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ArticleScientific reports2024

Rapid increase of MFGE8 secretion from endometrial epithelial cells is an indicator of extracellular vesicle mediated embryo maternal dialogue.

Subhashini Muhandiram, Suranga Kodithuwakku, Kasun Godakumara, Alireza Fazeli

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Subhashini MuhandiramInstitute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu, 51006, Estonia.
Suranga KodithuwakkuInstitute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu, 51006, Estonia.
Kasun GodakumaraInstitute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu, 51006, Estonia.
Alireza FazeliInstitute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu, 51006, Estonia. fazeli@emu.ee.

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European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme No 857418 COMBIVETEuropean Union through Horizon coordination and support actions No. 101079349 OH-Boost
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Successful embryo implantation relies on synchronized dialog between the embryo and endometrium, and the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in facilitating this cross-talk has been recently established. In our previous study, milk fat globule-EGF factor 8 protein (MFGE8) was identified as increasing in receptive endometrial epithelial cells (EECs) in response to trophoblastic EVs. However, the dynamics of MFGE8 protein in this context are not completely understood. Therefore, we examined its expression and secretion in EECs exposed to estrogen, progesterone, and trophoblastic EVs to gain deeper insights into its potential as an indicator of EV-mediated embryo-maternal dialogue. Our findings revealed that MFGE8 secretion is sensitive to estrogen and progesterone, and that trophoblastic EVs stimulate their release in both receptive and non-receptive EECs. Furthermore, trophoblast EV function was dose and time-dependent. Notably, the secretion of MFGE8 increased within a short timeframe of 30 min after addition of EVs, suggesting the possibility of rapid processes such as binding, fusion or internalization of trophoblastic EVs within EECs. Interestingly, MFGE8 released from EECs was associated with EVs, suggesting increased EV secretion from EECs in response to embryonic signals. In conclusion, increased MFGE8 secretion in this embryo implantation model can serve as an indicator of EV-mediated embryo-maternal dialogue.

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Embryo ImplantationEndometriumEpithelial CellsExtracellular VesiclesMilk ProteinsAntigens, SurfaceEstrogensFemaleHumansPregnancyProgesteroneTrophoblastsAntigens, SurfaceEstrogensMFGE8 protein, humanMilk ProteinsProgesteroneEmbryoEmbryo ImplantationEndometriumExtracellular VesiclesMilk fat globule protein 8

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PMCPMC11522515

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