Nerve growth factor promotes the survival of goat preantral follicles cultured in vitro. 2010

R N Chaves, and A M C V Alves, and A B G Duarte, and V R Araújo, and J J H Celestino, and M H T Matos, and C A P Lopes, and C C Campello, and K P O Name, and S N Báo, and J R Figueiredo
Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Veterinary Faculty, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil. rncvet@gmail.com

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of nerve growth factor (NGF) on the in vitro culture of goat preantral follicles. Ovarian cortex fragments were cultured in α-MEM+ supplemented with 0, 1, 10, 50, 100 or 200 ng/ml NGF for 1 or 7 days. Small fragments of noncultured ovarian tissue as well as those cultured for 1 or 7 days were processed for histology and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that after 1 or 7 days of culture at all concentrations of NGF, except at 1 ng/ml after 1 day of culture, there was a significant reduction in the percentage of normal follicles compared to noncultured tissues. At higher NGF concentrations (100 and 200 ng/ml) after 7 days of culture, there was a significant reduction in the percentage of normal follicles compared to tissues cultured in α-MEM+ alone or at the other concentrations of NGF. It is important to note that ultrastructural and fluorescent analyses confirmed only the integrity of follicles cultured with 1 ng/ml of NGF after 7 days. In contrast to noncultured control tissues, the percentage of developing follicles was significantly increased at all concentrations of NGF after 1 or 7 days of culture. We observed that follicular diameter was greater at 1 and 10 ng/ml NGF after culture for 7 days than at the other concentrations but was similar to follicles cultured in α-MEM+ alone. In conclusion, NGF improved the survival of goat preantral follicles cultured in vitro in a dose-dependent manner.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008856 Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy of specimens stained with fluorescent dye (usually fluorescein isothiocyanate) or of naturally fluorescent materials, which emit light when exposed to ultraviolet or blue light. Immunofluorescence microscopy utilizes antibodies that are labeled with fluorescent dye. Fluorescence Microscopy,Immunofluorescence Microscopy,Microscopy, Immunofluorescence,Fluorescence Microscopies,Immunofluorescence Microscopies,Microscopies, Fluorescence,Microscopies, Immunofluorescence
D009865 Oocytes Female germ cells derived from OOGONIA and termed OOCYTES when they enter MEIOSIS. The primary oocytes begin meiosis but are arrested at the diplotene state until OVULATION at PUBERTY to give rise to haploid secondary oocytes or ova (OVUM). Ovocytes,Oocyte,Ovocyte
D010053 Ovary The reproductive organ (GONADS) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the OVARIAN FOLLICLE for the production of female germ cells (OOGENESIS); and the endocrine cells (GRANULOSA CELLS; THECA CELLS; and LUTEAL CELLS) for the production of ESTROGENS and PROGESTERONE. Ovaries
D005260 Female Females
D006041 Goats Any of numerous agile, hollow-horned RUMINANTS of the genus Capra, in the family Bovidae, closely related to the SHEEP. Capra,Capras,Goat
D006080 Ovarian Follicle An OOCYTE-containing structure in the cortex of the OVARY. The oocyte is enclosed by a layer of GRANULOSA CELLS providing a nourishing microenvironment (FOLLICULAR FLUID). The number and size of follicles vary depending on the age and reproductive state of the female. The growing follicles are divided into five stages: primary, secondary, tertiary, Graafian, and atretic. Follicular growth and steroidogenesis depend on the presence of GONADOTROPINS. Graafian Follicle,Atretic Follicle,Ovarian Follicles,Atretic Follicles,Follicle, Atretic,Follicle, Graafian,Follicle, Ovarian,Follicles, Atretic,Follicles, Graafian,Follicles, Ovarian,Graafian Follicles
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D017475 Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor Cell surface receptors that bind NERVE GROWTH FACTOR; (NGF) and a NGF-related family of neurotrophic factors that includes neurotrophins, BRAIN-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR and CILIARY NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR. NGF Receptors,Nerve Growth Factor Receptors,Neurotrophic Factor Receptor,Neurotrophin Receptor,Receptors, NGF,Receptors, Neurotrophin,Neurotrophin Receptors,Receptors, Neurotrophic Factor,Neurotrophic Factor Receptors,Receptor, Neurotrophic Factor,Receptor, Neurotrophin
D046509 Tissue Culture Techniques A technique for maintaining or growing TISSUE in vitro, usually by DIFFUSION, perifusion, or PERFUSION. The tissue is cultured directly after removal from the host without being dispersed for cell culture. Culture Technique, Tissue,Culture Techniques, Tissue,Tissue Culture Technique
D020932 Nerve Growth Factor NERVE GROWTH FACTOR is the first of a series of neurotrophic factors that were found to influence the growth and differentiation of sympathetic and sensory neurons. It is comprised of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits. The beta subunit is responsible for its growth stimulating activity. NGF,Nerve Growth Factor 1,Nerve Growth Factor alpha Subunit,Nerve Growth Factor beta Subunit,Nerve Growth Factor gamma Subunit,NGF-1beta,beta-Nerve Growth Factor,Factor, beta-Nerve Growth,NGF 1beta,beta Nerve Growth Factor

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