ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
Identification of Lipids and Cytokines in Plasma and Follicular Fluid before and after Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Stimulation as Potential Markers for Follicular Maturation in Cattle.
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- Expression of New Gene Markers Regulating Protein Metabolism in Porcine Ovarian Granulosa Cells In Vitro.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Correlation Between Intrafollicular IL-10, Progesterone, and Bovine Oocyte Developmental Competence.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- A Novel Surface Plasmon Resonance Imaging (SPRi) Biosensor for the Determination of Bovine Interleukin-10: Development, Validation, and Application in Biological Fluids.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
The process of follicle maturation leading to ovulation is a key milestone in female fertility. It is known that circulating lipids and cytokines play a role in the follicle's ability to go through follicular maturation and the ovulatory processes. However, the specific mechanisms are not well understood. We posit that dysregulation of granulosa cells influences the ovarian environment, which tries to adapt by changing released lipids and cytokines to achieve follicular maturation. Eleven non-lactating adult females underwent estrus synchronization with two injections of PGF2α 14 days apart. Daily blood samples were collected for 28 days to monitor steroid hormone production after the second injection. To understand the potential impacts of lipids and cytokines during ovulation, a low-dose FSH stimulation (FSHLow) was performed after resynchronization of cows, and daily blood samples were collected for 14 days to monitor steroid hormone production until ovariectomies. The lipidomic analysis demonstrated increased circulating diacylglycerides and triacylglycerides during the mid-luteal phase and after FSHLow treatment. Cholesteryl esters decreased in circulation but increased in follicular fluid (FF) after FSHLow. Increased circulating concentrations of TNFα and reduced CXCL9 were observed in response to FSHLow. Therefore, specific circulating lipids and cytokines may serve as markers of normal follicle maturation.
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