2021
DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073655
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Estradiol-17β Regulates Expression of Luteal DNA Methyltransferases and Genes Involved in the Porcine Corpus Luteum Function In Vivo

Abstract: The corpus luteum (CL) is a temporary endocrine gland vital for pregnancy establishment and maintenance. Estradiol-17β (E2) is the major embryonic signal in pigs supporting the CL’s function. The mechanisms of the luteoprotective action of E2 are still unclear. The present study aimed to determine the effect of E2 on luteal expression of factors involved in CL function. An in vivo model of intrauterine E2 infusions was applied. Gilts on day 12 of pregnancy and the estrous cycle were used as referential groups.… Show more

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“…Our findings are also consistent with a report indicating that the expression of DNMTs in the human endometrium decreased during the secretory phase and was reduced by E 2 and P4 in endometrial stromal cells [ 42 ]. Similarly, our recent findings indicate that E 2 controlled DNMT expression in the porcine corpus luteum in vivo and changes in their abundance were significant during pregnancy [ 31 ]. Interestingly, recent studies have indicated that E 2 can affect the expression of DNMTs via a complex mechanism involving a number of co-regulators [ 43 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
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“…Our findings are also consistent with a report indicating that the expression of DNMTs in the human endometrium decreased during the secretory phase and was reduced by E 2 and P4 in endometrial stromal cells [ 42 ]. Similarly, our recent findings indicate that E 2 controlled DNMT expression in the porcine corpus luteum in vivo and changes in their abundance were significant during pregnancy [ 31 ]. Interestingly, recent studies have indicated that E 2 can affect the expression of DNMTs via a complex mechanism involving a number of co-regulators [ 43 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…The endometrial DNMT1 , DNMT3A , and DNMT3B gene expression were determined using quantitative PCR (qPCR, real-time RT-PCR), as described previously [ 31 ]. Detailed information of qPCR procedure has been provided in Supplementary Information.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The role of E2 in the luteal function in pigs is not clearly understood. Whereas some studies report its beneficial effect on CL function [ 45 , 46 ], others suggest E2 to play a role in CL regression [ 22 , 47 ]. Our results suggest that actions of E2 must be dependent upon the expression of E2-metabolizing enzymes, which differ in abundance during the estrous cycle.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Maternal–fetal exchange of information is reportedly crucial for embryo implantation. During implantation, the trophoblast cells in the blastocyst create tissue and physiological connections with the endometrial epithelium, which stabilize the development of the blastocyst in the uterus [ 7 , 8 ]. The critical phase in pigs is day 12 of gestation (gd12), whereby the embryonic morphology changes dramatically from tubular to filamentous, accompanied by the secretion of large amounts of estrogen and interleukins; estrogen levels peak on gd12 and can be harnessed to validate pregnancy to facilitate embryo implantation [ 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%