The expression and localization of leptin and its receptor in goat ovarian follicles. 2013

A M Batista, and D M F Silva, and M J B M Rêgo, and F L M Silva, and E C B Silva, and E I C Beltrão, and M A Gomes Filho, and A Wischral, and M M P Guerra
Andrology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, 52171-900 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Electronic address: marianopq@gmail.com.

Leptin, a hormone that was originally identified in adipocytes, has been implicated in the regulation of ovarian folliculogenesis through endocrine, autocrine and/or paracrine mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression patterns of leptin (LEP) and its receptor (LEPRb) in different types of ovarian follicular cells from goats. In small follicles, the expression levels of LEP were higher (P<0.001) in granulosa cells than in theca cells, cumulus cells and oocytes. The expression of LEP in granulosa cells was higher (P<0.001) in small follicles than in large follicles. In large follicles, the expression of LEPRb was higher (P<0.05) in granulosa cells than in theca cells, cumulus cells and oocytes. Higher expression (P<0.05) of LEPRb was detected in granulosa cells isolated from large follicles than in granulosa cells isolated from small follicles. Immunohistochemical analyses revealed the presence of the LEP and LEPR proteins in follicles at all stages of development. The most intense staining for LEP and LEPR was observed in the cytoplasm of oocytes and the surrounding granulosa cells. In conclusion, it was demonstrated that leptin and its receptor are expressed at both the mRNA and protein levels in goat ovarian follicles. Furthermore, the presence of a leptin signaling system in the caprine ovary suggests a potential regulatory role for leptin in follicular development and the maturation of goat oocytes.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005260 Female Females
D005786 Gene Expression Regulation Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control (induction or repression) of gene action at the level of transcription or translation. Gene Action Regulation,Regulation of Gene Expression,Expression Regulation, Gene,Regulation, Gene Action,Regulation, Gene Expression
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
D012333 RNA, Messenger RNA sequences that serve as templates for protein synthesis. Bacterial mRNAs are generally primary transcripts in that they do not require post-transcriptional processing. Eukaryotic mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and must be exported to the cytoplasm for translation. Most eukaryotic mRNAs have a sequence of polyadenylic acid at the 3' end, referred to as the poly(A) tail. The function of this tail is not known for certain, but it may play a role in the export of mature mRNA from the nucleus as well as in helping stabilize some mRNA molecules by retarding their degradation in the cytoplasm. Messenger RNA,Messenger RNA, Polyadenylated,Poly(A) Tail,Poly(A)+ RNA,Poly(A)+ mRNA,RNA, Messenger, Polyadenylated,RNA, Polyadenylated,mRNA,mRNA, Non-Polyadenylated,mRNA, Polyadenylated,Non-Polyadenylated mRNA,Poly(A) RNA,Polyadenylated mRNA,Non Polyadenylated mRNA,Polyadenylated Messenger RNA,Polyadenylated RNA,RNA, Polyadenylated Messenger,mRNA, Non Polyadenylated
D015398 Signal Transduction The intracellular transfer of information (biological activation/inhibition) through a signal pathway. In each signal transduction system, an activation/inhibition signal from a biologically active molecule (hormone, neurotransmitter) is mediated via the coupling of a receptor/enzyme to a second messenger system or to an ion channel. Signal transduction plays an important role in activating cellular functions, cell differentiation, and cell proliferation. Examples of signal transduction systems are the GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID-postsynaptic receptor-calcium ion channel system, the receptor-mediated T-cell activation pathway, and the receptor-mediated activation of phospholipases. Those coupled to membrane depolarization or intracellular release of calcium include the receptor-mediated activation of cytotoxic functions in granulocytes and the synaptic potentiation of protein kinase activation. Some signal transduction pathways may be part of larger signal transduction pathways; for example, protein kinase activation is part of the platelet activation signal pathway. Cell Signaling,Receptor-Mediated Signal Transduction,Signal Pathways,Receptor Mediated Signal Transduction,Signal Transduction Pathways,Signal Transduction Systems,Pathway, Signal,Pathway, Signal Transduction,Pathways, Signal,Pathways, Signal Transduction,Receptor-Mediated Signal Transductions,Signal Pathway,Signal Transduction Pathway,Signal Transduction System,Signal Transduction, Receptor-Mediated,Signal Transductions,Signal Transductions, Receptor-Mediated,System, Signal Transduction,Systems, Signal Transduction,Transduction, Signal,Transductions, Signal
D054411 Receptors, Leptin Cell surface receptors for obesity factor (LEPTIN), a hormone secreted by the WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Upon leptin-receptor interaction, the signal is mediated through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway to regulate food intake, energy balance and fat storage. Antigens, CD295,CD295 Antigens,Leptin Receptors,OB Receptor,LEPR Protein,Leptin Receptor,Leptin Receptor, Large Isoform,Leptin Receptor, Small Isoform,Leptin-Binding Protein,OBRa Receptor,OBRb Receptor,Receptor, Leptin,Leptin Binding Protein,Receptor, OB,Receptor, OBRa,Receptor, OBRb
D020738 Leptin A 16-kDa peptide hormone secreted from WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Leptin serves as a feedback signal from fat cells to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM in regulation of food intake, energy balance, and fat storage. Ob Protein,Obese Protein,Ob Gene Product,Obese Gene Product,Gene Product, Ob,Gene Product, Obese
D021381 Protein Transport The process of moving proteins from one cellular compartment (including extracellular) to another by various sorting and transport mechanisms such as gated transport, protein translocation, and vesicular transport. Cellular Protein Targeting,Gated Protein Transport,Protein Targeting, Cellular,Protein Translocation,Transmembrane Protein Transport,Vesicular Protein Transport,Protein Localization Processes, Cellular,Protein Sorting,Protein Trafficking,Protein Transport, Gated,Protein Transport, Transmembrane,Protein Transport, Vesicular,Traffickings, Protein

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