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[Cyclic changes in sex steroids, prostaglandins and oxytocin receptors of normal fallopian tube throughout the menstrual cycle]. 1988

N Sato

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nihon University, School of Medicine, Tokyo.

It is considered that the physiology of the human fallopian tube may be dependent on endocrine factors, especially their changes during the menstrual cycle in the fractionated fallopian tissues. In the present study, the dynamics of sex steroids (estradiol, E and progesterone, P), prostaglandins (PGs) and oxytocin (OT) binding to each receptor (R) in the ampullary and isthmic regions were analyzed simultaneously throughout the menstrual cycle. The number of binding sites (NBS) for nuclear ER (ERN) levels was always greater in the ampulla than in the isthmus, while that for nuclear PR (PRN) was almost the same. The NBS of both E-, and PRN reached the highest levels during the late proliferative to ovulatory phase. The NBS of both PGE2-, and PGF2 alpha-R in the isthmus was greater than that in the ampulla and highest during the secretory phase. Conversely, the tissue concentration of 6-keto-PGF1 alpha in the ampulla changed to that in the isthmus around the ovulatory phase. The OT-R showed the highest levels during the secretory phase in the isthmus, but showed little change in the ampulla throughout the menstrual cycle. It increased markedly in the isthmus but decreased in the ampulla. The present data suggest that the receptor concentrations in the human fallopian tube fluctuate in correlation with its physiological and histological status. It may, therefore, be concluded that the hormone-receptor interaction in this anatomical unit is closely involved in the reproductive functions of the human fallopian tube.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008597	Menstrual Cycle	The period from onset of one menstrual bleeding (MENSTRUATION) to the next in an ovulating woman or female primate. The menstrual cycle is regulated by endocrine interactions of the HYPOTHALAMUS; the PITUITARY GLAND; the ovaries; and the genital tract. The menstrual cycle is divided by OVULATION into two phases. Based on the endocrine status of the OVARY, there is a FOLLICULAR PHASE and a LUTEAL PHASE. Based on the response in the ENDOMETRIUM, the menstrual cycle is divided into a proliferative and a secretory phase.	Endometrial Cycle,Ovarian Cycle,Cycle, Endometrial,Cycle, Menstrual,Cycle, Ovarian,Cycles, Endometrial,Cycles, Menstrual,Cycles, Ovarian,Endometrial Cycles,Menstrual Cycles,Ovarian Cycles
D011945	Receptors, Angiotensin	Cell surface proteins that bind ANGIOTENSINS and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells.	Angiotensin Receptor,Angiotensin Receptors,Angiotensin II Receptor,Angiotensin III Receptor,Receptor, Angiotensin II,Receptor, Angiotensin III,Receptor, Angiotensin
D011959	Receptors, Estradiol	Cytoplasmic proteins that bind estradiol, migrate to the nucleus, and regulate DNA transcription.	Estradiol Receptors,Estradiol Receptor,Receptor, Estradiol
D011980	Receptors, Progesterone	Specific proteins found in or on cells of progesterone target tissues that specifically combine with progesterone. The cytosol progesterone-receptor complex then associates with the nucleic acids to initiate protein synthesis. There are two kinds of progesterone receptors, A and B. Both are induced by estrogen and have short half-lives.	Progesterone Receptors,Progestin Receptor,Progestin Receptors,Receptor, Progesterone,Receptors, Progestin,Progesterone Receptor,Receptor, Progestin
D011982	Receptors, Prostaglandin	Cell surface receptors that bind prostaglandins with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Prostaglandin receptor subtypes have been tentatively named according to their relative affinities for the endogenous prostaglandins. They include those which prefer prostaglandin D2 (DP receptors), prostaglandin E2 (EP1, EP2, and EP3 receptors), prostaglandin F2-alpha (FP receptors), and prostacyclin (IP receptors).	Prostaglandin Receptors,Prostaglandin Receptor,Receptor, Prostaglandin,Receptors, Prostaglandins,Prostaglandins Receptors
D005187	Fallopian Tubes	A pair of highly specialized canals extending from the UTERUS to its corresponding OVARY. They provide the means for OVUM transport from the ovaries and they are the site of the ovum's final maturation and FERTILIZATION. The fallopian tube consists of an interstitium, an isthmus, an ampulla, an infundibulum, and fimbriae. Its wall consists of three layers: serous, muscular, and an internal mucosal layer lined with both ciliated and secretory cells.	Oviducts, Mammalian,Salpinges, Uterine,Salpinx, Uterine,Uterine Salpinges,Uterine Salpinx,Fallopian Tube,Uterine Tubes,Mammalian Oviduct,Mammalian Oviducts,Oviduct, Mammalian,Tube, Fallopian,Tube, Uterine,Tubes, Fallopian,Tubes, Uterine,Uterine Tube
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001665	Binding Sites	The parts of a macromolecule that directly participate in its specific combination with another molecule.	Combining Site,Binding Site,Combining Sites,Site, Binding,Site, Combining,Sites, Binding,Sites, Combining
D018045	Receptors, Oxytocin	Cell surface proteins that bind oxytocin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Oxytocin receptors in the uterus and the mammary glands mediate the hormone's stimulation of contraction and milk ejection. The presence of oxytocin and oxytocin receptors in neurons of the brain probably reflects an additional role as a neurotransmitter.	Oxytocin Receptors,Oxytocin Receptor,Receptor, Oxytocin