scholarly journals hUMSCs regulate the differentiation of ovarian stromal cells via TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway to inhibit ovarian fibrosis to repair ovarian function in POI rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linlu Cui ◽  
Hongchu Bao ◽  
Zhongfeng Liu ◽  
Xuejing Man ◽  
Hongyuan Liu ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective The basic pathological changes of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) include ovarian tissue fibrosis and follicular development disorders. The human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hUMSC) transplantation has been shown an effective method to improve the ovarian function in POI rat model; however, the exact mechanisms are still unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the recovery of ovarian function in POI rats is related to the inhibition of tissue fibrosis following hUMSC transplantation. Furthermore, the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) signaling pathway is explored to determine the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery through its inhibition of tissue fibrosis. Methods The primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) rat model was established by intraperitoneal injection of chemotherapy drug cisplatin (CDDP) for 7 days. The levels of serum sex hormones were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The tissue fibrosis in the ovary was examined using Masson staining and Sirius red staining. The collagen fibers in the ovarian tissues were detected by Western blot analysis. To investigate the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery following hUMSC transplantation, ovarian stromal cells were isolated from the ovarian cortex of immature rats. The expression of Cytochrome P450 17A1 (Cyp17a1) and fibrosis marker of alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in ovarian stromal cells was examined using immunofluorescence analysis. Also, the protein levels of Cyp17a1 and α-SMA in ovarian stromal cells were examined by Western blot analysis. The expression of TGF-β1 and Smad3 signals was measured by Western blot and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis. Results The results show that the function of the ovary in POI rats was significantly improved after hUMSC transplantation. The expression of fibrosis markers (α-SMA) and production of Collagen Type I (Collagen I) and Collagen Type III (Collagen III) in POI rats were significantly inhibited in POI rats following hUMSC transplantation. In the cultured ovarian stromal cells, the decrease of TGF-β1 and p-Smad3 protein expression was observed in hUMSC-treated POI rats. The treatment with TGF-β1 inhibitor of SB431542 further confirmed this signal pathway was involved in the process. Conclusion Our study demonstrated that the TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway was involved in the inhibition of ovarian tissue fibrosis, which contributed to the restoration of ovarian function in POI rats following hUMSC transplantation.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linlu Cui ◽  
Hongchu Bao ◽  
Zhongfeng Liu ◽  
Xuejing Man ◽  
Hongyuan Liu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The basic pathological changes of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) include ovarian tissue fibrosis and follicular development disorders. The human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) transplantation has been shown an effective method to improve the ovarian function in POI rat model; however, the exact mechanisms are still unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the recovery of ovarian function in POI rats are related to the inhibition of tissue fibrosis following hUMSCs transplantation. Furthermore, the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) signaling pathway is explored to determine the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery through its inhibition of tissue fibrosis.Methods: The primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) rat model was established by intraperitoneal injection of chemotherapy drug cisplatin (CDDP) for 7 days, The levels of serum sex hormones were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The tissue fibrosis in ovary was examined using masson staining and Sirus red staining. The collagen fibers in the ovarian tissues were detected by Western blot analysis. To investigate the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery following hUMSCs transplantation, ovarian stromal cells were isolated from the ovarian cortex of immature rats. The expression of Cytochrome P450 17A1 (Cyp17a1) and fibrosis marker of alpha smooth muscle Actin (α-SMA) in ovarian stromal cells were examined using immunofluorescence analysis. Also, the protein levels of Cyp17a1 and α-SMA in ovarian stromal cells were examined by western blot analysis. The expression of TGF-β1 and Smade3 signals were measured by Western blot and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis.Results: The results show that the function of ovary in POI rats were significantly improved after hUMSCs transplantation. The expression of fibrosis markers (α-SMA) and production of Collagen Type I (Collagen Ⅰ) and Collagen Type Ⅲ (Collagen Ⅲ) in POI rats was significantly inhibited in POI rats following hUMSCs transplantation. In the cultured ovarian stromal cells, the decrease of TGF-β1 and p-Smade3 protein expression was observed in hUMSCs treated POI rats. The treatment with TGF-β1 inhibitor of SB431542 further confirmed this signal pathway was involved in the process. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that the TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway was involved in the inhibition of ovarian tissue fibrosis, which contributed to the restoration of ovarian function in POI rats following hUMSCs transplantation.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linlu Cui ◽  
Hongchu Bao ◽  
Zhongfeng Liu ◽  
Xuejing Man ◽  
Hongyuan Liu ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: The basic pathological changes of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) include ovarian tissue fibrosis and follicular development disorders. The human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) transplantation has been shown an effective method to improve the ovarian function in POI rat model; however, the exact mechanisms are still unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the recovery of ovarian function in POI rats is related to the inhibition of tissue fibrosis following hUMSCs transplantation. Furthermore, the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1 ) signaling pathway is explored to determine the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery through its inhibition of tissue fibrosis. Methods: The primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) rat model was established by intraperitoneal injection of chemotherapy drug cisplatin (CDDP) for 7 days, The levels of serum sex hormones were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The tissue fibrosis in ovary was examined using masson staining and Sirus red staining. The collagen fibers in the ovarian tissues were detected by Western blot analysis. To investigate the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery following hUMSCs transplantation, ovarian stromal cells were isolated from the ovarian cortex of immature rats. The expression of Cytochrome P450 17A1 (Cyp17a1) and fibrosis marker of alpha smooth muscle Actin (α-SMA) in ovarian stromal cells were examined using immunofluorescence analysis. Also, the protein levels of Cyp17a1 and α-SMA in ovarian stromal cells were examined by western blot analysis. The expression of TGF-β1 and Smad3 signals were measured by Western blot and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis. Results: The results show that the function of ovary in POI rats were significantly improved after hUMSCs transplantation. The expression of fibrosis markers (α-SMA) and production of Collagen Type I (Collagen Ⅰ) and Collagen Type Ⅲ (Collagen Ⅲ) in POI rats were significantly inhibited in POI rats following hUMSCs transplantation. In the cultured ovarian stromal cells, the decrease of TGF-β1 and p-Smad3 protein expression was observed in hUMSCs treated POI rats. The treatment with TGF-β1 inhibitor of SB431542 further confirmed this signal pathway was involved in the process. Conclusion : Our study demonstrated that the TGF-β1 /Smad3 signaling pathway was involved in the inhibition of ovarian tissue fibrosis, which contributed to the restoration of ovarian function in POI rats following hUMSCs transplantation.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linlu Cui ◽  
Hongchu Bao ◽  
Zhongfeng Liu ◽  
Xuejing Man ◽  
Hongyuan Liu ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: The basic pathological changes of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) include ovarian tissue fibrosis and follicular development disorders. The human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) transplantation has been shown an effective method to improve the ovarian function in POI rat model; however, the exact mechanisms are still unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the recovery of ovarian function in POI rats is related to the inhibition of tissue fibrosis following hUMSCs transplantation. Furthermore, the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1 ) signaling pathway is explored to determine the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery through its inhibition of tissue fibrosis. Methods: The primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) rat model was established by intraperitoneal injection of chemotherapy drug cisplatin (CDDP) for 7 days, The levels of serum sex hormones were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The tissue fibrosis in ovary was examined using masson staining and Sirus red staining. The collagen fibers in the ovarian tissues were detected by Western blot analysis. To investigate the mechanisms of ovarian function recovery following hUMSCs transplantation, ovarian stromal cells were isolated from the ovarian cortex of immature rats. The expression of Cytochrome P450 17A1 (Cyp17a1) and fibrosis marker of alpha smooth muscle Actin (α-SMA) in ovarian stromal cells were examined using immunofluorescence analysis. Also, the protein levels of Cyp17a1 and α-SMA in ovarian stromal cells were examined by western blot analysis. The expression of TGF-β1 and Smade3 signals were measured by Western blot and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis. Results: The results show that the function of ovary in POI rats were significantly improved after hUMSCs transplantation. The expression of fibrosis markers (α-SMA) and production of Collagen Type I (Collagen Ⅰ) and Collagen Type Ⅲ (Collagen Ⅲ) in POI rats were significantly inhibited in POI rats following hUMSCs transplantation. In the cultured ovarian stromal cells, the decrease of TGF-β1 and p-Smade3 protein expression was observed in hUMSCs treated POI rats. The treatment with TGF-β1 inhibitor of SB431542 further confirmed this signal pathway was involved in the process. Conclusion : Our study demonstrated that the TGF-β1 /Smad3 signaling pathway was involved in the inhibition of ovarian tissue fibrosis, which contributed to the restoration of ovarian function in POI rats following hUMSCs transplantation.


2011 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 1136-1144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Femi Janse ◽  
Jacques Donnez ◽  
Ellen Anckaert ◽  
Frank H. de Jong ◽  
Bart C. J. M. Fauser ◽  
...  

Abstract Context: In young women, some treatments for cancer or other conditions (such as sickle cell anemia) may give rise to primary ovarian insufficiency. Ovarian transplantation is one of the available options for fertility preservation, with highly variable pregnancy rates. Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate markers of ovarian reserve and ovarian function in women up to 7 yr after orthotopic ovarian transplantation. Secondary objectives were to assess the relationship between markers of ovarian reserve and pregnancy rate along with the duration of ovarian function. Design: This was a prospective cohort study in 10 women, with a mean follow-up of 2.5 yr. Setting: The study was conducted at a university hospital in Brussels, Belgium. Patients: Patients included 10 women who were about to receive or had previously received gonadotoxic treatment. In seven women cryopreservation of ovarian tissue was performed before starting treatment. Subsequently autografts were orthotopically transplanted in these women. Three women, who had already developed primary ovarian insufficiency due to treatment, underwent orthotopic transplantation of ovarian allograft tissue originating from their human leukocyte antigen-compatible sisters. Main Outcome Measures: Serum concentrations of FSH, LH, estradiol, inhibin B, and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were measured. Results: On average, first menses took place after 4.7 months. Duration of graft functioning varied from 2 to more than 60 months. FSH concentrations remained elevated, whereas estradiol levels normalized and AMH was low to undetectable. Inhibin B varied among women and was not associated with the duration of ovarian function (hazard ratio 0.966, 95% confidence interval 0.881–1.059). Two spontaneous pregnancies occurred. Endocrine characteristics were not significantly different in these women. Conclusions: Low AMH and inhibin B concentrations may suggest decreased ovarian reserve in women after ovarian transplantation. AMH and inhibin B levels may not be associated with the duration of ovarian graft function or probability to achieve a pregnancy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-hua Li ◽  
Fu-ling Chen ◽  
Hong-lin Shen

Abstract Background Bone disease causes short-term or long-term physical pain and disability. It is necessary to explore new drug for bone-related disease. This study aimed to explore the role and mechanism of Salidroside in promoting osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stromal cells (ADSCs). Methods ADSCs were isolated and treated with different dose of Salidroside. Cell count kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was performed to assess the cell viability of ADSCs. Then, ALP and ARS staining were conducted to assess the early and late osteogenic capacity of ADSCs, respectively. Then, differentially expressed genes were obtained by R software. Then, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis of the differentially expressed genes were further analyzed. The expression of OCN, COL1A1, RUNX2, WNT3A, and β-catenin were measured by real-time PCR and Western blot analysis. Last, β-catenin was silenced by small interfering RNA. Results Salidroside significantly increased the ADSCs viability at a dose-response manner. Moreover, Salidroside enhanced osteogenic capacity of ADSCs, which are identified by enhanced ALP activity and calcium deposition. A total of 543 differentially expressed genes were identified between normal and Salidroside-treated ADSCs. Among these differentially expressed genes, 345 genes were upregulated and 198 genes were downregulated. Differentially expressed genes enriched in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Western blot assay indicated that Salidroside enhanced the WNT3A and β-catenin expression. Silencing β-catenin partially reversed the promotion effects of Salidroside. PCR and Western blot results further confirmed these results. Conclusion Salidroside promoted osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs through Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofen Yao ◽  
Yuna Guo ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Minhua Xu ◽  
Qiuwan Zhang ◽  
...  

Human amnion epithelial cells (hAECs) transplantation via tail vein has been reported to rescue ovarian function in mice with chemotherapy-induced primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). To test whether intraperitoneally transplanted hAECs could induce therapeutic effect and to characterize the paracrine effect of transplanted hAECs, we utilized a chemotherapy induced mice model of POI and investigated the ability of hAECs and conditioned medium collected from cultured hAECs (hAECs-CM) to restore ovarian function. We found that transplantation of hAECs or hAECs-CM either 24 hours or 7 days after chemotherapy could increase follicle numbers and partly restore fertility. By PCR analysis of recipient mice ovaries, the presence of SRY gene was only detected in mice transplanted with male hAECs 24 hours following chemotherapy. Further, the gene expression level of VEGFR1 and VEGFR2 in the ovaries decreased, although VEGFA increased 2 weeks after chemotherapy. After treatment with hAECs or hAEC-CM, the expression of both VEGFR1 and VEGFR2 increased, consistent with the immunohistochemical analysis. In addition, both hAECs and hAECs-CM treatment enhanced angiogenesis in the ovaries. The results suggested that hAECs-CM, like hAECs, could partly restore ovarian function, and the therapeutic function of intraperitoneally transplanted hAECs was mainly induced by paracrine-mediated ovarian protection and angiogenesis.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 1633-1639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres Reig ◽  
Ramanaiah Mamillapalli ◽  
Alexis Coolidge ◽  
Joshua Johnson ◽  
Hugh S. Taylor

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as ovarian dysfunction in women younger than 40 years. It affects 1% of the women in this age-group and can occur iatrogenically after chemotherapy. Stem cells have been used in attempt to restore ovarian function in POI. In particular, endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (eMSCs) are easily obtainable in humans and have shown great potential for regenerative medicine. Here, we studied the potential for uterine cell (UC) suspensions containing eMSCs to improve ovarian function in a murine model of chemotherapy-induced POI. Green fluorescent protein (GFP)-labeled UC or phosphate-buffered solution (PBS) was delivered intravenously after chemotherapy. There was a significant increase in oocytes production and serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations after 6 weeks, as well as a 19% higher body mass in UC-treated mice. Similarly, we observed an increased number of pups in mice treated with UC than in mice treated with PBS. None of the oocytes or pups incorporated GFP, suggesting that there was no contribution of these stem cells to the oocyte pool. We conclude that treatment with UC indirectly improved ovarian function in mice with chemotherapy-induced POI. Furthermore, our study suggests that endometrial stem cell therapy may be beneficial to young women who undergo ovotoxic chemotherapy.


2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dragos Scarlet ◽  
Ingrid Walter ◽  
Juraj Hlavaty ◽  
Christine Aurich

In mares, FSH and its receptor (FSHR) are essential for ovarian function. The objective of the present study was to analyse FSHR gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels in ovarian tissue from newborn and adult horses. Expression of mRNA was analysed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, whereas FSHR protein was visualised by immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence labelling (IF) and western blot. FSHR mRNA was detected in ovarian follicles and luteal tissue from adult mares, as well as in the ovaries of neonates. Follicular growth up to 4 mm in diameter was already present in neonates. Using IHC and IF, FSHR protein was detected in granulosa cells, cumulus cells and inconsistently in oocytes, independent of the animal’s age or the stage of folliculogenesis. A lower FSHR expression was observed in theca cells in comparison to granulosa cells. FSHR was abundant in the ovarian stroma cells of neonates but not of adults. Luteal cells stained positive for FSHR independent of the stage of corpus luteum development. The presence of FSHR protein in various cell populations of the ovary was confirmed by western blot. In conclusion, FSHR is present in horse ovaries consistently from birth onwards and expression remains constant during the oestrous cycle.


Endocrinology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 151 (12) ◽  
pp. 5972-5972
Author(s):  
Peter J. Schmidt ◽  
Jamie A. Luff ◽  
Nazli A. Haq ◽  
Vien H. Vanderhoof ◽  
Deloris E. Koziol ◽  
...  

Context: A high prevalence of depressive symptoms is observed in women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) compared with women in whom the menopause is normally timed. Indeed, studies suggest that depression and/or its pharmacological treatment contribute to the onset of POI. Objectives: We characterize the prevalence of psychiatric disorders and the timing of onset of clinically significant depression relative to both the diagnosis of POI and the onset of menstrual irregularity in women with POI. Design and Setting: We conducted a cross-sectional clinic-based study at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Center. Patients: A total of 174 women with spontaneous 46, XX POI and 100 women with Turner syndrome participated in the study. Main Outcome Measures: The structured clinical interview for DSM-IV was performed. Results: Lifetime histories of depression in POI exceeded rates of depression reported in women with Turner syndrome and community-based samples of women (P < 0.001). The onset of depression frequently preceded the diagnosis of POI but occurred after the onset of menstrual irregularity. Analyses standardizing the periods of risk for depression showed that similar numbers of depressions occurred before and after these events. Conclusions: POI is associated with an increased lifetime risk for major depression. Attention to the presence of depression in POI should become an important part of the care for these women. The onset of depression frequently occurs after signs of altered ovarian function but before the diagnosis of POI. Thus, in some women the association between POI and depression suggests an overlapping pathophysiology rather than a causal relationship.


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