Up-regulation of expression of interferon-stimulated gene 15 in the bovine corpus luteum during early pregnancy

Yang, Ling; Wang, X.L.; Wan, Pengcheng; Zhang, L.Y.; Wu, Yiling; Tang, Dazhi; Zeng, Shenming

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“…Interestingly, the interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15), a marker gene of IFN response, was upregulated in peripheral blood cells, the CL and the endometrium during the maternal recognition period in the pregnant cow and ewe (Han et al 2006, Gifford et al 2007, Yang et al 2010. Furthermore, IFNT enhanced the resistance of the CL to the luteolytic effect of PGF 2a in an endocrine manner, and the infusion of IFNT into the uterine vein clearly inhibited spontaneous luteolysis in ewes .…”

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Possible role of interferon tau on the bovine corpus luteum and neutrophils during the early pregnancy

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When pregnancy is established, interferon tau (IFNT), a well-known pregnancy recognition signal in ruminants, is secreted by embryonic trophoblast cells and acts within the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. IFNT acts as an endocrine factor on the corpus luteum (CL) to induce refractory ability against the luteolytic action of PGF 2a . Hypothesising that IFNT may influence not only the uterine environment but also the CL in cows via local or peripheral circulation, we investigated qualitative changes in the CL of pregnant cows during the maternal recognition period (day 16) and the CL of non-pregnant cows. The CL of pregnant animals had a higher number of neutrophils, and the expression of interleukin 8 (IL8) mRNA and its protein was higher as well as compared with the CL of non-pregnant animals. Although IFNT did not affect progesterone (P 4 ) secretion and neutrophil migration directly, it stimulated IL8 mRNA expression on luteal cells (LCs), influencing the neutrophils, resulting in the increased migration of IFNT-activated neutrophils. Moreover, both IFNT-activated neutrophils and IL8 increased P 4 secretion from LCs in vitro. Our novel finding was the increase in neutrophils and IL8 within the CL of pregnant cows, suggesting the involvement of IFNT function within the CL toward establishment of pregnancy in cows. The present results suggest that IFNT upregulates neutrophil numbers and function via IL8 on LCs in the CL of early pregnant cows and that both neutrophils and IL8, stimulated by IFNT, are associated with an increase in P 4 concentrations during the maternal recognition period in cows. Reproduction (2015) 150 217-225

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Possible role of interferon tau on the bovine corpus luteum and neutrophils during the early pregnancy

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“…In the present study, we proved that LPA augmented IFNτ−dependent stimulation of ISG15 and OAS1 mRNA and protein expressions in the steroidogenic cells. These two genes are expressed in the bovine CL of both cyclic and pregnant cows regardless of pregnancy status but are upregulated only during early pregnancy [8,9].The dynamic changes in the LPA concentration and LPARs expressions in the CL tissue during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy as well as the stimulatory effect of LPA on P4 synthesis and IFNτ action in the steroidogenic cells of the bovine CL indicate its potential autocrine and paracrine roles in the bovine CL. Further studies should evaluate the potential role of LPA on the luteolytic mechanism.…”

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Lysophosphatidic Acid Action in the Bovine Corpus Luteum -An <i>In Vitro</i> Study

Kowalczyk-Zięba

Boruszewska

Saulnier-Blache

et al. 2012

Journal of Reproduction and Development

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Abstract. We examined whether the CL is a site for lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) synthesis and/or a target for LPA action in the bovine reproductive tract. LPA concentrations in the CL tissue increased towards the end of the cycle and were stable during early pregnancy. No changes in the expression of LPA receptors (LPARs) occurred during the estrous cycle. The expressions of LPAR2 and LPAR4 on days 17-19 of pregnancy were higher than those on the respective days of the estrous cycle and higher than those on days 8-10 of pregnancy. LPA stimulated P4 synthesis via 3βHSD stimulation but did not modulate the interferon-tau (IFNτ) influence on P4 synthesis in steroidogenic cells. Moreover, we found LPA-dependent stimulation of IFNτ action on 2,5'-oligoadenylate synthase (OAS1) and ubiquitin-like IFN-stimulated gene 15-kDa protein (ISG15) expression. The present study demonstrated that the CL might be a site of LPA synthesis and target of LPA action in the bovine reproductive tract. We postulate that during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy, LPA exerts autocrine and paracrine effects on the CL mainly via LPAR2 and LPAR4. The stimulatory effect of LPA on P4 synthesis via 3βHSD stimulation and LPA-dependent stimulation of IFNτ action on OAS1 and ISG15 expression suggest that LPA is an additional auxiliary luteosupportive factor in steroidogenic cells. T he corpus luteum (CL) is an endocrine gland that is temporarily formed in the ovary and undergoes regression at the end of the estrous cycle [1]. After ovulation, it forms from the Graafian follicle, grows and vascularizes rapidly. The bovine CL consists of a variety of cell types including large and small luteal cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts and immune cells [2,3]. In nonpregnant cows, the CL undergoes luteolysis and becomes nonfunctional around days 17-18 after ovulation [4,5]. The main function of the CL both during the cycle and pregnancy is synthesis of progesterone (P4), which plays major roles in the regulation of the length of the estrous cycle and in the implantation of the blastocyst after fertilization [6]. During maternal recognition of pregnancy, the conceptus synthesizes and secretes interferon tau (IFNτ), which protects the CL and extends the estrous cycle [7]. In addition to its antiluteolytic effects, IFNτ increases expression of several IFN-stimulated genes (ISG), such as 2',5'-oligoadenylate synthetase (OAS1) and ubiquitin-like IFNstimulated gene 15-kDa protein (ISG15) in the uterus [8], mammary gland and CL [9] in cattle. However, during maternal recognition of pregnancy, P4 is the main factor responsible for its successful establishment. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is the most important regulator of P4 synthesis [10,11]. The growth and development of the early CL is supported by many factors, including LH, PGs (PGE 2 and PGI 2 ), oxytocin, noradrenaline and growth factors [12][13][14][15]. The CL can also autoregulate the synthesis of P4 [16].Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) has been shown to affect the reproductive processes in rats [17], pigs [1...

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“…IFNT acts in the uterus around day 16 after insemination and prevents luteolysis by inhibiting prostaglandin F 2α release, resulting in the maintenance of corpus luteum function; therefore, this period is termed the maternal recognition period (MRP) [5]. IFNT induces the synthesis and secretion of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) such as ISG15, 2′,5′-oligoadenylate synthetase (OAS-1), IFN regulatory factor 1, Mx1 and Mx2 not only in the uterus but also in blood cells in ewes and cows [6][7][8][9][10]. In fact, in bovine peripheral blood leukocytes, ISG15 mRNA levels were higher in pregnant cows than in nonpregnant cows on days 18 and 20 after artificial insemination (AI) [7][8][9].…”

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Upregulation of Interferon-stimulated Genes and Interleukin-10 in Peripheral Blood Immune Cells During Early Pregnancy in Dairy Cows

Shirasuna

Matsumoto

Kobayashi

et al. 2012

Journal of Reproduction and Development

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Abstract. In cows, interferon-tau (IFNT) regulates maternal recognition around days 15-19 after artificial insemination (AI). The present study hypothesized that if key target genes of IFNT are clearly upregulated in earlier stages of pregnancy, these genes could be use as indices of future pregnancy in cows. Therefore, we determined the expression of these genes in peripheral blood mononuclear leukocytes (PBMCs) and polymorphonuclear granulocytes (PMNs) during the maternal recognition period (MRP). Twenty multiparous Holstein cows were subjected to AI on day 0 and categorized into the following groups: pregnancy (Preg, n = 9), embryonic death (ED, n = 5) and non-pregnancy (NP, n = 6). Progesterone levels in the Preg group were higher than those in the NP group on days 12-21. ISG15 and OAS-1 (IFN-stimulated genes: ISGs) mRNA in PBMCs on day 8 was higher in the Preg group than in the NP group, and these mRNAs in PMNs was higher in the Preg group on day 5 than in the NP and ED groups. Interleukin-10 (IL-10, Th2 cytokine) mRNA expression increased on day 8 in the PBMCs of pregnant cows. Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα, Th1 cytokine) mRNA expression was stable in all groups. In an in vitro cell culture experiment, IFNT stimulated mRNA expression of ISGs in both PBMCs and PMNs. IFNT stimulated IL-10 mRNA expression in PBMCs, whereas IFNT increased TNFα mRNA levels in PBMCs in vitro. The results suggest that ISGs and IL-10 could be responsive to IFNT before the MRP in peripheral blood immune cells and may be useful target genes for reliable indices of pregnancy before the MRP. Key words: Cow, Immune cells, Interferon tau, Pregnancy (J. Reprod. Dev. 58: [84][85][86][87][88][89][90] 2012) D uring the past 5 decades, milk production per cow has dramatically increased because of improved management, nutrition, and genetic selection [1,2]. In contrast, the decreases in fertility and conception rates of the modern high-producing dairy cow are the major causes of economic loss for dairy producers [2,3]. After establishment of pregnancy in domestic ruminants, the conceptus secretes interferon-tau (IFNT) as a maternal recognition factor [4]. IFNT acts in the uterus around day 16 after insemination and prevents luteolysis by inhibiting prostaglandin F 2α release, resulting in the maintenance of corpus luteum function; therefore, this period is termed the maternal recognition period (MRP) [5]. IFNT induces the synthesis and secretion of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) such as ISG15, 2′,5′-oligoadenylate synthetase (OAS-1), IFN regulatory factor 1, Mx1 and Mx2 not only in the uterus but also in blood cells in ewes and cows [6][7][8][9][10]. In fact, in bovine peripheral blood leukocytes, ISG15 mRNA levels were higher in pregnant cows than in nonpregnant cows on days 18 and 20 after artificial insemination (AI) [7][8][9]. Technology for the early detection of pregnancy is needed to identify nonpregnant cows and to synchronize and artificially inseminate these cows prior to the next ovulation, and many studies have focused on identify...

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Up-regulation of expression of interferon-stimulated gene 15 in the bovine corpus luteum during early pregnancy

Cited by 61 publications

References 46 publications

Possible role of interferon tau on the bovine corpus luteum and neutrophils during the early pregnancy

Possible role of interferon tau on the bovine corpus luteum and neutrophils during the early pregnancy

Lysophosphatidic Acid Action in the Bovine Corpus Luteum -An <i>In Vitro</i> Study

Upregulation of Interferon-stimulated Genes and Interleukin-10 in Peripheral Blood Immune Cells During Early Pregnancy in Dairy Cows

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