In Vitro Effect of Visfatin on Endocrine Functions of the Porcine Corpus Luteum

Overview

Journal Sci Rep

Specialty Science

Date 2024 Jun 26

PMID 38926439

Authors

Ewa Mlyczynska

Edyta Rytelewska

Ewa Zaobidna

Natalia Respekta-Dlugosz

Grzegorz Kopij

Kamil Dobrzyn

Marta Kiezun

Nina Smolinska

Tadeusz Kaminski

Agnieszka Rak

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Abstract

Previously, we demonstrated the expression of visfatin in porcine reproductive tissues and its effect on pituitary endocrinology. The objective of this study was to examine the visfatin effect on the secretion of steroid (P, E) and prostaglandin (PGE, PGF), the mRNA and protein abundance of steroidogenic markers (STAR, CYP11A1, HSD3B, CYP19A1), prostaglandin receptors (PTGER2, PTGFR), insulin receptor (INSR), and activity of kinases (MAPK/ERK1/2, AKT, AMPK) in the porcine corpus luteum. We noted that the visfatin effect strongly depends on the phase of the estrous cycle: on days 2-3 and 14-16 it reduced P, while on days 10-12 it stimulated P. Visfatin increased secretion of E on days 2-3, PGE on days 2-3 and 10-12, reduced PGF release on days 14-16, as well as stimulated the expression of steroidogenic markers on days 10-12 of the estrous cycle. Moreover, visfatin elevated PTGER mRNA expression and decreased its protein level, while we noted the opposite changes for PTGFR. Additionally, visfatin activated ERK1/2, AKT, and AMPK, while reduced INSR phosphorylation. Interestingly, after inhibition of INSR and signalling pathways visfatin action was abolished. These findings suggest a regulatory role of visfatin in the porcine corpus luteum.

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