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Progesterone alters human cervical epithelial and stromal cell transition and migration: Implications in cervical remodeling during pregnancy and parturition. 2021

Ourlad Alzeus G Tantengco, and Lauren S Richardson, and Joy Vink, and Talar Kechichian, and Paul Mark B Medina, and Richard B Pyles, and Ramkumar Menon
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Perinatal Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA; Biological Models Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines.

The cervix undergoes extensive remodeling throughout pregnancy and parturition. This process involves both ECM collagen degradation and cellular remodeling, which includes cell proliferation, transition and migration. Progesterone (P4) has been used clinically to delay cervical ripening and prevent preterm birth (PTB). However, the mechanisms by which progesterone affects cell transition and the migration of cervical epithelial and stromal cells are not yet fully known. In this study, we documented the role of a gestational level of P4 in the cellular transition (epithelial-mesenchymal transition [EMT] and mesenchymal-epithelial transition [MET]), cell migration, and inflammatory responses of endocervical epithelial cells (EEC) and cervical stromal cells (CSC). EEC and CSC were treated with LPS and P4 for 6 days. The epithelial:mesenchymal ratio (regular microscopy and cell shape index analysis), shift in intermediate filaments (immunofluorescence microscopy and western blot analyses for cytokeratin [CK]-18 and vimentin), adhesion molecules and transcription factors (western blot analyses for E-cadherin, N-cadherin and SNAIL), were used to determine growth characteristics and EMT and MET changes in EEC and CSC under the indicated conditions. To test cell remodeling, scratch assays followed by cellular analyses as mentioned above were performed. Inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-6 [IL-6], tumor necrosis factor α [TNFα]) and matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP9) were measured by ELISA. LPS promoted EMT (decreased cell shape index, decreased CK-18 and E-cadherin, increased vimentin, N-cadherin, and SNAIL), and increased IL-6 and MMP9 production by EEC. A gestational level of P4 prevented LPS-induced EMT in EEC and exhibited anti-inflammatory effect in both EEC and CSC. LPS slowed down wound healing in CSC but P4 treatment prevented the negative impact of LPS in CSC wound healing. These results may explain the cellular mechanisms by which P4 helps to stabilize the cervical epithelial barrier and preserve the mechanical and tensile strength of the cervical stromal layer, which are important in normal cervical remodeling processes during pregnancy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008070 Lipopolysaccharides Lipid-containing polysaccharides which are endotoxins and important group-specific antigens. They are often derived from the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria and induce immunoglobulin secretion. The lipopolysaccharide molecule consists of three parts: LIPID A, core polysaccharide, and O-specific chains (O ANTIGENS). When derived from Escherichia coli, lipopolysaccharides serve as polyclonal B-cell mitogens commonly used in laboratory immunology. (From Dorland, 28th ed) Lipopolysaccharide,Lipoglycans
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D011374 Progesterone The major progestational steroid that is secreted primarily by the CORPUS LUTEUM and the PLACENTA. Progesterone acts on the UTERUS, the MAMMARY GLANDS and the BRAIN. It is required in EMBRYO IMPLANTATION; PREGNANCY maintenance, and the development of mammary tissue for MILK production. Progesterone, converted from PREGNENOLONE, also serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of GONADAL STEROID HORMONES and adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS. Pregnenedione,Progesterone, (13 alpha,17 alpha)-(+-)-Isomer,Progesterone, (17 alpha)-Isomer,Progesterone, (9 beta,10 alpha)-Isomer
D002461 Cell Line, Transformed Eukaryotic cell line obtained in a quiescent or stationary phase which undergoes conversion to a state of unregulated growth in culture, resembling an in vitro tumor. It occurs spontaneously or through interaction with viruses, oncogenes, radiation, or drugs/chemicals. Transformed Cell Line,Cell Lines, Transformed,Transformed Cell Lines
D002465 Cell Movement The movement of cells from one location to another. Distinguish from CYTOKINESIS which is the process of dividing the CYTOPLASM of a cell. Cell Migration,Locomotion, Cell,Migration, Cell,Motility, Cell,Movement, Cell,Cell Locomotion,Cell Motility,Cell Movements,Movements, Cell
D002584 Cervix Uteri The neck portion of the UTERUS between the lower isthmus and the VAGINA forming the cervical canal. Cervical Canal of the Uterus,Cervical Canal, Uterine,Ectocervix,Endocervical Canal,Endocervix,External Os Cervix,External Os of the Cervix,Uterine Cervical Canal,Cervix,Cervixes,Uterine Cervix,Canal, Endocervical,Canal, Uterine Cervical,Cervix, External Os,Cervix, Uterine,Endocervical Canals,Uterine Cervical Canals
D004847 Epithelial Cells Cells that line the inner and outer surfaces of the body by forming cellular layers (EPITHELIUM) or masses. Epithelial cells lining the SKIN; the MOUTH; the NOSE; and the ANAL CANAL derive from ectoderm; those lining the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM and the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM derive from endoderm; others (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM and LYMPHATIC SYSTEM) derive from mesoderm. Epithelial cells can be classified mainly by cell shape and function into squamous, glandular and transitional epithelial cells. Adenomatous Epithelial Cells,Columnar Glandular Epithelial Cells,Cuboidal Glandular Epithelial Cells,Glandular Epithelial Cells,Squamous Cells,Squamous Epithelial Cells,Transitional Epithelial Cells,Adenomatous Epithelial Cell,Cell, Adenomatous Epithelial,Cell, Epithelial,Cell, Glandular Epithelial,Cell, Squamous,Cell, Squamous Epithelial,Cell, Transitional Epithelial,Cells, Adenomatous Epithelial,Cells, Epithelial,Cells, Glandular Epithelial,Cells, Squamous,Cells, Squamous Epithelial,Cells, Transitional Epithelial,Epithelial Cell,Epithelial Cell, Adenomatous,Epithelial Cell, Glandular,Epithelial Cell, Squamous,Epithelial Cell, Transitional,Epithelial Cells, Adenomatous,Epithelial Cells, Glandular,Epithelial Cells, Squamous,Epithelial Cells, Transitional,Glandular Epithelial Cell,Squamous Cell,Squamous Epithelial Cell,Transitional Epithelial Cell
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
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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