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ArticleJournal of ovarian research2025

Intrinsic differences in mTOR activity mediates lineage-specific responses to cyclophosphamide in mouse and human granulosa cells.

Shiqian Xu, Yerong Ma, Yinli Zhang, Hanqi Ying, Xiaomei Tong, Weijie Yang, Yibin Pan, Yan Rong, Yangyang Dai, Songying Zhang and 1 more

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Shiqian XuDepartment of Cardiology, Center for Genetic Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, China.
Yerong MaAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yinli ZhangAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Hanqi YingAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Xiaomei TongAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Weijie YangAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yibin PanAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yan RongAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yangyang DaiAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Songying ZhangAssisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. zhangsongying@zju.edu.cn.
Peidong HanDepartment of Cardiology, Center for Genetic Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, China. hanpd@zju.edu.cn.

Funding

National Key Research and Developmental Program of China 2018YFC1004800, 2018YFA0800500National Natural Science Foundation of China 32170823, 92468104
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Abstract

backgroundCyclophosphamide (CTX) often induces oocyte and granulosa cell injury, leading to fertility loss in young female cancer survivors. Deciphering the mechanisms underlying follicular cell injury could offer novel insights into fertility preservation. Granulosa cells represent the most abundant cell type within the follicles and can be generally categorized as cumulus granulosa cells (CGCs) and mural granulosa cells (MGCs). Despite the essential roles of granulosa cells in supporting ovarian function in physiological conditions, their distinct lineage-specific responses to CTX remains elusive.

resultsHere, we performed a genome-wide transcriptome analysis of murine mural and cumulus granulosa cells before and after CTX administration. Compared with MGCs, CGCs exhibited higher basal mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) activity and an increased DNA damage response post-injury. Pharmacological mTOR suppression or RNA interference-mediated gene silencing of Raptor, a key component of the mTORC1 complex, significantly reduced DNA damage in granulosa cells induced by 4-HC, an activated form of CTX. Notably, by examining human granulosa cells in response to 4-HC, our results uncovered a conserved role of mTOR inhibition in ovarian protection.

conclusionsTaken together, our findings reveal that intrinsic variations in mTOR activity in CGC and MGC lineages determine their differential responses to CTX. Targeting this signaling pathway may prove beneficial in mitigating CTX-induced granulosa cell apoptosis and protecting against ovarian injury.

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CyclophosphamideGranulosa CellsTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesAnimalsCell LineageDNA DamageFemaleHumansMiceRegulatory-Associated Protein of mTORCyclophosphamideRegulatory-Associated Protein of mTORTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesApoptosisCyclophosphamideDNA damage responseGranulosa cellsmTOR signaling pathway

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PMCPMC11895326

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