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ArticleReproductive medicine and biology

Neurotensin induces sustainable activation of the ErbB-ERK1/2 pathway, which is required for developmental competence of oocytes in mice.

Asako Okamoto, Tomoya Nakanishi, Shingo Tonai, Masayuki Shimada, Yasuhisa Yamashita

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Article in Reproductive medicine and biology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Asako OkamotoGraduate School of Comprehensive Scientific Research Prefectural University of Hiroshima Shobara Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1168-6859
Tomoya NakanishiGraduate School of Comprehensive Scientific Research Prefectural University of Hiroshima Shobara Japan.
Shingo TonaiGraduate School of Comprehensive Scientific Research Prefectural University of Hiroshima Shobara Japan.
Masayuki ShimadaGraduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life Hiroshima University Higashi-Hiroshima Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6500-2088
Yasuhisa YamashitaGraduate School of Comprehensive Scientific Research Prefectural University of Hiroshima Shobara Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8187-1435

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Abstract

Purpose: LH induces the expression of EGF-like factors and their shedding enzyme (ADAM17) in granulosa cells (GCs), which is essential for ovulation via activation of the ErbB-ERK1/2 pathway in cumulus cells (CCs). Neurotensin (NTS) is reported as a novel regulator of ovulation, whereas the NTS-induced maturation mechanism in oocytes remains unclear. In this study, we focused on the role of NTS in the expression of EGF-like factors and ErbBs, and ADAM17 activity, during oocyte maturation and ovulation in mice. Methods: The expression and localization in GC and CC were examined. Next, hCG and NTS receptor 1 antagonist (SR) were injected into eCG-primed mice, and the effects of SR on ERK1/2 phosphorylation were investigated. Finally, we explored the effects of SR on the expression of EGF-like factors and ErbBs, and ADAM17 activity in GC and CC. Results: NTS was significantly upregulated in GC and CC following hCG injection. SR injection suppressed oocyte maturation and ERK1/2 phosphorylation. SR also downregulated part of the expression of EGF-like factors and their receptors, and ADAM17 activity. Conclusions: NTS induces oocyte maturation through the sustainable activation of the ERK1/2 signaling pathway by upregulating part of the EGF-like factor-induced pathway during oocyte maturation in mice.

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cumulus cellsERK1/2granulosa cellsneurotensinoocyte maturation

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