• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.219-223
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• 1999

Ovarian development of the vitrified neonatal ovaries after orthotopical transplantation into the ovariectomized adult recipient mouse were observed. Ovaries were collected from the neonatal females on day of birth and grouped for fresh, vitrification for 1-minute, and 3-minute. Vitrified and thawed neonatal ovaries were orthotopically transplanted into ovarian bursa of the adult mice from which endogenous ovaries have removed just prior to the transplantation (1 minute: n=25; 3 minutes n=23). Fresh ovarian tissue transplanted (n=25) mice were included as control groups. Returning of the estrus cycles and the survival and development of the transplanted ovaries were evaluated. Intact ovaries from neonatal, and four weeks old mice were used for comparison of the ovarian development as in vivo-developed control. From 2 weeks after transplantation, 64%, 36%, and 75% of the transplanted mice showed return of the estrus cycles in fresh, 1-minute, and 3-minute groups, respectively. Four weeks after transplantation, all mice were sacrificed and ovarian tissues were recovered for histological analysis. 57.1%, 33.3%, and 64.7% mice in fresh, 1-minute, and 3-minute groups, respectively, had survived ovaries with follicles at various stages of growth from primordial to preovulatory follicles. Corpus lutea were also observed. Results of the present study suggest that 1) normal folliculogenesis has initiated in vivo after vitrification, and 2) the vitrification may be used as a preservation method for ovarian tissues for establishment of ovarian tissue bank.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.277-284
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• 2019

ARID1A and PGR plays an important role in embryo implantation and decidualization during early pregnancy. Uterine specific Arid1a knockout ($Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$) mice exhibit in non-receptive endometrium at day 3.5 of gestation (GD 3.5). In previous studies, using transcriptomic analysis in the uterus of $Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$ mice, we identified proline-rich acidic protein 1 (PRAP1) as one of the down-regulated genes by ARID1A in the uterus. In the present study, we performed RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry analysis to investigate the regulation of PRAP1 by ARID1A and determine expression patterns of PRAP1 in the uterus during early pregnancy. During early pregnancy, PRAP1 expression was strong at day 0.5 of gestation (GD 0.5) and then decreased at GD 3.5 in the epithelium and stroma. After implantation, PRAP1 expression was remarkably reduced in the uterus. However, the expression of PRAP1 at GD 3.5 was remarkably increased in the $Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$ mice. To determine the ovarian steroid hormone regulation of PRAP1, we examined the expression of PRAP1 in ovariectomized control, $Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$, and progesterone receptor knock-out (PRKO) mice treated with progesterone. While PRAP1 proteins were strongly expressed in the luminal and glandular epithelium of control mice treated with vehicle, progesterone treatment suppressed the expression of PRAP1. However, PRAP1 was not suppressed in both the $Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$ and PRKO mice compared to controls. Our results identified PRAP1 as a novel target of ARID1A and PGR in the murine uterus.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제37권9호
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• pp.786-793
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• 2004

Women with menopause or rats with ovariectomy is associated with increased body weight, body fat and insulin resistance, which are components of metabolic syndrome. Increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome after menopause might be associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, since mitochondrial oxidative and phosphorylation activity is strongly correlated with insulin sensitivity. Although estradiol replacement prevents the metabolic syndrome, harmful effect of estradiol hampers the casual usage to prevent the metabolic syndrome. It has been reported that genistein has a mild estrogenic activity, decreases fat mass in mice and has an antidiabetic role in diabetic rats. Although insulin resistance is closely related to mitochondrial functions, there has not been yet any study in regard to the effect of dietary genistein on mitochondrial function in the insulin resistant female subjects induced by ovariectomy or similar situation. The present study investigated whether the supplementation of genistein in the high fat diet affected the mitochondrial function of high fat fed ovariectomized rats. Female Sprague Dawley rats (8 weeks old) were assigned to the following groups: sham-operated+ high fat diet (S, n=6); sham-operated + high fat diet with 0.1% genistein (S + G, n=7); ovariectomized + high fat diet (OVX, n=8); ovariectomized + high fat diet with 0.1% genistein (OVX+ G, n=8). Ovariectomy significantly increased body weight compared with S group. Genistein consumption in ovariectomized (OVX + G) rats decreased body weight gain compared with OVX rats. Liver weights were increased by ovariectomy. The hepatic mitochondrial protein density expressed as mg per g liver was lower in the OVX group than in the S group. However, OVX + G group showed the increased mitochondrial protein density similar to the level of S group. When mRNA levels of genes related to mitochondria such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ${\gamma}$ coactivator 1 (PGC-1) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit III (COX III) were measured, there were decreases in the mRNA levels of PGC-1 and COX III in S + G, OVX and OVX + G group. The activity of cytochrome c oxidase was not different between groups. We could observe the decrease in succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity per g liver in OVX rats. Genistein supplement increased SDH activity. In conclusion, genistein supplementation to the OVX rats enhanced mitochondrial function by increasing mitochondrial protein density and SDH activity. The improvement in mitochondrial function by genistein can contribute to the improvement in metabolic syndrome.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.628-636
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• 2015

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Obesity is a risk factor of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Estrogen deprivation has been suggested to cause alteration of lipid metabolism thereby creating a cellular microenvironment favoring tumor growth. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of estrogen depletion in combination with excess energy supply on breast tumor development. MATERIALS/METHODS: Ovariectomized (OVX) or sham-operated C3H/HeN mice at 4 wks were provided with either a normal diet or a high-fat diet (HD) for 16 weeks. Breast tumors were induced by administration of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene once a week for six consecutive weeks. RESULTS: Study results showed higher serum concentrations of free fatty acids and insulin in the OVX+HD group compared to other groups. The average tumor volume was significantly larger in OVX+HD animals than in other groups. Expressions of mammary tumor insulin receptor and mammalian target of rapamycin proteins as well as the ratio of pAKT/AKT were significantly increased, while pAMPK/AMPK was decreased in OVX+HD animals compared to the sham-operated groups. Higher relative expression of liver fatty acid synthase mRNA was observed in OVX+HD mice compared with other groups. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that excess energy supply affects the accelerated mammary tumor growth in estrogen deprived mice.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.349-357
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• 2011

시상하부에서 생성되는 nesfatin-1/NUCB2가 음식물 섭취와 에너지 대사를 조절한다는 것이 보고된 이후로, 최근 생쥐의 난소와 자궁에서도 다량의 nesfatin-1/NUCB2가 발현된다는 사실이 새롭게 밝혀졌다. 그러나 생식기관에서 nesfatin-1/NUCB2 발현이 어떻게 조절되는지는 알려져 있지 않다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 생쥐의 생식기관 중 자궁에서 nesfatin-1/NUCB2 발현이 어떠한 경로를 통하여 조절되는지를 알아보고자 난소를 제거한 암컷 생쥐에 성선자극호르몬과 $17{\beta}$-estradiol을 각각 투여한 후 nesfatin-1/NUCB2 발현 정도를 조사하였다. 먼저 자궁 내 NUCB2 mRNA 발현을 conventional PCR과 real-time PCR 방법으로 확인하였으며, 아울러 western blot 방법으로 nesfatin-1 단백질의 발현을 관찰하였다. Nesfatin-1 단백질 발현 위치 및 결합 부위를 조사하기 위하여 면역조직화학염색을 수행한 결과, nesfatin-1 단백질은 자궁내막과 자궁샘을 둘러싼 상피세포에서 발현되었으며, nesfatin-1 단백질 결합 부위는 자궁샘을 둘러싼 상피세포와 호중구를 포함하는 특정 과립세포에서 관찰되었다. 난소를 제거한 암컷 생쥐에 성선자극호르몬을 투여한 결과, 자궁 내 NUCB2 mRNA 발현량은 대조군과 성선자극호르몬 투여군 사이에 차이가 없었으나, 같은 방법으로 난소를 제거한 암컷 생쥐에 $17{\beta}$-estradiol을 투여한 결과, 대조군보다 $17{\beta}$-estradiol 투여군에서 NUCB2 mRNA 발현량이 유의하게 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 자궁 내 nesfatin-1 단백질의 발현량 또한 NUCB2 mRNA 발현 양상과 유사하게 $17{\beta}$-estradiol 투여군에서 발현량이 유의하게 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과, 자궁 내 nesfatin-1/NUCB2 발현이 뇌하수체에서 분비되는 성선자극호르몬에 의해 조절 받기보다는 난소에서 분비되는 $17{\beta}$-estradiol에 의해 조절 받는다는 사실이 밝혀졌으며, 이러한 결과는 발정 주기에 따른 혈액 내 $17{\beta}$-estradiol 농도의 변화가 자궁 내 nesfatin-1 발현을 조절함으로써 nesfatin-1이 자궁내막 발달과 착상을 조절할 수 있는 국부조절인자로 작용할 수 있음을 제시하고 있다.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2018

CREBZF (cAMP-response element binding protein zhangfei) is a member of ATF/CREB family, and which regulates various cellular functions by suppressing major factors with direct interaction. In this study, we have examined the expression of CREBZF on mouse endometrium during uterus estrous cycles and estrogen (E2) treatment. In uterus, CREBZF mRNA expression was higher than other organs and mRNA and protein of CREBZF was increased in proestrus phase and decreased in estrus phase. The expression of CREBZF in 3-weeks old mouse uterus was reduced by E2 injection in endometrium. In addition, the expression of progesterone receptor, a marker of E2 in ovariectomized mice was found to be strongly expressed in stroma, while CREBZF was only expressed in epithelium. Also, we conformed that E2-suppressed CREBZF was restored by co-injection of ICI 182,780, an estrogen receptor antagonist. Overall, these results suggest that CREBZF is regulated by estrogen and involved in ER signaling pathway in mouse uterus.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.77-92
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• 2006

Purpose : This study is to examine what are the effects of the Woogwiyeum(WGY) on the ovariectomized rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Methods : We devide mice to 3 Group(Sham operated group, control group, WGY treated group) and analyze each serum component. Results : 1. Body weight in control group showed significant increase in comparison with sham, but that in WGY-treated showed no change in comparison with control. 2. The level of serum albumin, ALP in control group showed significant decrease in comparison with sham. That in WGY-treated was decreased in comparison with control. 3. Trabecular bone area as well as trabecular thickness in control group showed significant decrease in comparison with sham. Those in WGY-treated showed significant increase in comparison with control. 4. Osteoclast number and oseoblast surface in control group showed significant increase in comparison with sham. Those in WGY-treated showed significant decrease in comparison with control. Conclusion : WGY has shown to be capable of preventing and curing osteoporosis caused by old-aged and postmenopause.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.385-389
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• 2023

Background: Ginseng has been used as a traditional medicine for treatment of many diseases and for general health maintenance. Previously, we showed that ginseng did not demonstrate estrogenic property in ovariectomized mouse model. However, it is still possible that disruption of steroidogenesis leading to indirect hormonal activity. Methods: The hormonal activities were examined in compliance with OECD guidelines for detecting endocrine disrupting chemicals: test guideline (TG) No. 456 (an in vitro assay method for detecting steroidogenesis property) and TG No. 440 (an in vivo short-term screening method for chemicals with uterotrophic property). Results: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) and ginsenosides Rb1, Rg1, and Rg3 did not interfere with estrogen and testosterone hormone synthesis as examined in H295 cells according to TG 456. KRG treatment to ovariectomized mice did not show a significant change in uterine weight. In addition, serum estrogen and testosterone levels were not change by KRG intake. Conclusion: These results clearly demonstrate that there is no steroidogenic activity associated with KRG and no disruption of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis by KRG. Additional tests will be performed in pursuit of cellular molecular targets of ginseng to manifest mode of action.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.99-111
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• 2004

난소가 제거된 생쥐를 이용하여 자궁조직에서의 ADAM-8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17, 그리고 ADAMTS-1의 유전자의 발현이 생식호르몬에 의하여 조절되는 지를 알아보았다. 암컷 생쥐의 난소를 제거하고, 2주후에 sesame oil, 17 ${\beta}$-estradiol ($E_2$), progesterone ($P_4$ 혹은 이 둘 혼합액 ($E_2+P_4$)을 피하 주사하였다. RT-PCR 방법을 이용하여 유전자 전사체의 발현을 조사한 결과 ADAM-8, 12, 그리고 17은 oil을 주사하거나 $P_4$만을 주사한 군보다 $E_2$를 주사한 군에서 자궁조직에서의 mRNA의 양이 현저하게 증가하였다. 반면 ADAM-9, 10, 15, 그리고 ADAMTS-1은 oil을 주사하거나 $E_2$만을 주사한 군보다 $P_4$를 주사한 군에서 mRNA의 양이 현저하게 증가하였다. 또한 단백질의 발현양상의 결과도 RT-PCR의 결과와 동일하게 관찰되었다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 ADAM-8, 12, 그리고 17은 17 ${\beta}$-estradiol에 의하여, ADAM-9, 10, 15, 그리고 ADAMTS-1은 progesterone에 의하여 유전자의 발현이 upregulation 되는 것으로 생각되어진다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.16-38
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• 2018

목 적: 본 연구에서는 고진음자 물 추출물의 골다공증 개선 효과를 난소적출 마우스를 이용하여 risedronate sodium(RES) 2.5 mg/kg 투여군과 비교 평가하였다. 방 법: OVX 35일 후부터 고진음자 물 추출물을 매일 1회씩 35일간 연속 경구 투여하고, 체중, 대퇴골의 중량, 골밀도, 골강도, 무기질 - 칼슘(Ca) 및 무기인(inorganic phosphorus, IP) 함량, 골량 및 구조와 골흡수에 관한 조직병리학적 변화를 혈중 osteocalcin 함량 및 bone specific alkaline phosphatase(BALP) 활성의 변화와 함께 각각 측정하였다. 본 실험에서 고진음자 물 추출물에서의 결과는 RES 경구 투여 OVX 마우스에서의 결과와 비교 평가 하였다. 결 과: OVX대조군에서는 현저한 체중 증가와 함께 대퇴골의 중량, 골밀도, 골강도, 무기질 - Ca 및 IP 함량 감소 및 지주골과 피질골의 현저한 조직병리학적 감소가 함께 확인되었으며, 혈중 osteocalcin 함량의 증가와 함께 혈중 BALP 활성의 감소가 각각 확인되었다. 이에, 전형적인 estrogen 결핍성 골다공증 소견이 OVX 수술에 의해 유발되는 것으로 관찰되었다. 한편 이렇게 OVX에 의해 유발된 estrogen 결핍성 골다공증 소견이 모든 세 용량의 고진음자 물 추출물 500, 250 및 125 mg/kg의 35일에 걸친 연속 경구 투여에 의해 투여 용량 의존적으로 현저히 억제되었고, 특히 고진음자 물 추출물 500 mg/kg은 RES 2.5 mg/kg 투여군과 비교할 만한 골다공증 개선 효과를 나타내었다. 결 론: 이상의 결과에서, 고진음자 물 추출물은 난소적출 마우스에서 투여 용량 의존적으로 유효한 골다공증 개선 효과를 나타내는 것으로 관찰되었다. 따라서 적절한 용량의 고진음자 물 추출물은 새로운 보다 효과적인 estrogen 결핍성 골다공증 개선제로서의 개발 가능성이 매우 높을 것으로 기대된다. 한편 고진음자는 15종의 약제로 구성되어 있으며, 각각의 개별 약제는 수많은 생리활성 물질을 함유하고 있어, 앞으로 생리활성을 나타내는 화학성분의 검색과 함께 다양한 방면으로 기전연구가 추가적으로 수행되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.