Understanding basic reproductive physiology is crucial for the management of both captive and free-ranging wolf. In the present study, we determined hormonal changes during pregnancy and the estrous cycle in captive f...Understanding basic reproductive physiology is crucial for the management of both captive and free-ranging wolf. In the present study, we determined hormonal changes during pregnancy and the estrous cycle in captive female wolf by measuring fecal steroids collected during the breeding season with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). These biochemical analyses were validated using chemical devivatization and mass spectrometry, and interpreted along with the behavioral data. All four females undergoing estrus cycles were copulated with their partners and delivered pups successfully. We found that estradiol concen-trations were significantly higher during the estrus cycle than other stages (p0.01) and progesterone was also significantly increased throughout the pregnancy (p0.01). These hormonal fluctuations demonstrated pregnancy-specific changes in the fecal progesterone and estradiol con-centrations. Patterns of fecal estradiol and progesterone concentrations during estrous cycles were similar to those reported for other canids.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effects of estradiol (E2) and progesterone on the unstimulated and oxidative stressstimulated production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-8, and macrophage chemotactic...AIM:To investigate the effects of estradiol (E2) and progesterone on the unstimulated and oxidative stressstimulated production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-8, and macrophage chemotactic protein (MCP)-1 by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with chronic hepatitis C and healthy controls. METHODS:The PBMCs were separated from agematched 72 males and 71 females with and without chronic hepatitis C, who were divided into two groups based on a mean menopausal age of 50 years. Oxidative stress was induced by hydrogen peroxide in the cells incubated in serum-free media. Cytokines in the culture supernatant were measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS:The highest levels of the spontaneous production of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, and MCP-1 by the unstimulated PBMCs were in the older male patients with chronic hepatitis C and the lowest levels were in the premenopausal female healthy controls. E2 inhibited the cytokine production by the unstimulated PBMCs from the older male and post-menopausal female patients, which was further stimulated by progesterone. The exposure to hydrogen peroxide in the PBMCs from the younger male and pre-menopausal female healthy subjects induced the production of cytokines. The change rates of the hydrogen peroxide-stimulated cytokine production were suppressed by E2 and enhanced by progesterone. CONCLUSION:These findings suggest that E2 may play a favorable role in the course of persistent liver injury by preventing the accumulation of monocytes-macrophages and by inhibiting proinflammatory cytokine production, whereas progesterone may counteract the favorable E2 effects.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of estradiol (E) and progesterone (P) on mastocyte distribution in the uterus of ovari- ectomized rats. Thirty-five adult female rats were divided randomly ...The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of estradiol (E) and progesterone (P) on mastocyte distribution in the uterus of ovari- ectomized rats. Thirty-five adult female rats were divided randomly into seven groups:one sham operated control group ( SHAM ) ; one ovariectomized group (OVX) ;three ovariectomized plus E treatment grouPs (OVX +E 20,100,or 500 μg/kg body weight · d) ; and two ovariectomized plus P groups ( OVX + P 2 or 10 mg/kg body weight · d). Seven days after treatment, the contents of estradiol and progesterone in serum were detected by radioimmunoassay, and mastocytes in the uterus were stained by toluidine blue staining. Results were as following: (1) Compared to ovariectomized rat, the concent ration of estradiol in serum increased by 97. 13 % in OVX + E 20 (P 〈 0.05),204. 84 % in OVX+E 100 (P〈0.05),and 936.45 % in OVX + E500 group (P〈0.05);the progesterone concent ration increased by 77.25 % in OVX +P 2 (P 〈0.05) and 235.25 %in OVX +P 10 group ( P 〈 0.05 ). (2) Compared to ovariectomized rat, the number of mast cells in uteri decreased by 32.65% in OVX +E 20,64.50 % in OVX +E 100 (P〈0.05),74.49 % in OVX+E500 (P〈0.05) and 70.67 % in OVX +P 10 groups (P〈0.05). However, the number of mast cells increased by 66.73% in OVX + P 2 group ( P 〈 0.05 ) compared with OVX. The trend of mast cells number in the rat uterus was decreased gradually with the increase of estrogen or progesterone concent ration. The number of mast cells in ovariectomized rat uterus was affected by estrogen or progesterone. These results demonstrated that estrogen or progesterone directly affected the number of mast cells in the uterus of rat.展开更多
The aim of this study was to determine the influence of collagen I and III on the expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in equine endometrial fibrosis. A total of 25 crossbred mares were studies. Two endom...The aim of this study was to determine the influence of collagen I and III on the expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in equine endometrial fibrosis. A total of 25 crossbred mares were studies. Two endometrial samples were collected from each mare,1 inthe estrus and1 inthe diestrus phase. The samples were classified according to histological changes. Collagen was typed and quantified using the picrosirius red histochemical technique, and steroid receptors were identified by immunohistochemistry. The results showed a predominance of collagen type III in all the endometrial samples. The expression of estrogen (RE2) and progesterone (RP4) receptors varied according to the estrous cycle. RE2 and RP4 expression varied in the estrus and diestrus phases;there was no influence of collagen I or II on receptor expression.展开更多
It was supposed that lung and breast cancer risks significantly increased when the levels of serum immunoglobulins A antibodies against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol increased together, but did not separately. However,...It was supposed that lung and breast cancer risks significantly increased when the levels of serum immunoglobulins A antibodies against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol increased together, but did not separately. However, the cancer risks dramatically decreased when the levels of immunoglobulins A against progesterone elevated separately or together with immunoglobulins A against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol. So, immunoglobulins A against benzo[a]pyrene and immunoglobulins A against estradiol acted as co-initiator and co-promoter in developing cancer scenario, but immunoglobulins A against progesterone acted along or conjointly with immunoglobulins A against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol as strongly inhibitor in human carcinogenesis. Also it was suggested the precise mechanism of carcinogenesis modulation using anti-idiotypic antibodies against estradiol and progesterone through their membrane steroid receptors.展开更多
To study the effects of 17beta-estradiol (E2 ) and progesterone (P4) levels on superovulatory response and recipients conception rate, the E2 and P4 levels of embryo donor (Borderdale) and recipient ewes (Inner...To study the effects of 17beta-estradiol (E2 ) and progesterone (P4) levels on superovulatory response and recipients conception rate, the E2 and P4 levels of embryo donor (Borderdale) and recipient ewes (Inner Mongolian sheep) were determined during multiple ovulation and em- bryo transfer (MOET). The results showed that the E2 level increased from the day of initiation by CIDR (Controlled internal drug release devices) treatment and decreased to 3.18± 1.32 pg/ml on the day of superovulatory estrus. On the day of embryo collection, the ewes having higher levels of estrogenic peak showed better superovulatory response than the other groups having comparatively lower levels. On the day of initiation of super- ovulatory treatment, the ewes having lower levels of P4 showed better superovulatory response than those having higher levels of P4. The E2 level of the early abortion group increased from Day 0 to Day 45, while that of two pregnant recipient groups came down from Day 0 to Day 30. The ser- um P4 level of the early abortion group was significantly lower than that of the pregnant recipient groups on Day 45 ( P 〈 0.05), but no significant difference was found between the two pregnant groups after Day 30. Therefore, the levels of E2 and P, on definite time affect superovulatory re- sponse of donors and conception rate of recipients during MOET.展开更多
The following article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The Editorial Board found that the first author published the paper without other authors’ consent and approval. Th...The following article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The Editorial Board found that the first author published the paper without other authors’ consent and approval. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter, and the OJOG treats such behavior seriously. This paper published in Vol. 3 No. 1, 105-110 (pages), 2013, has been removed from this site.展开更多
Steroid hormones participate in the modulation of serotonergic transmission, including the regulation of synthetic and metabolic enzyme production, as well as receptor and transporter activity. The changes of 5-HT5A a...Steroid hormones participate in the modulation of serotonergic transmission, including the regulation of synthetic and metabolic enzyme production, as well as receptor and transporter activity. The changes of 5-HT5A and 5-HT2c immunolabeling induced by steroids in the hippocampus ofovariectomized rats were studied in this work. Densitometric analysis in rat hippocampi were carried out for adjacent brain coronal immunolabeled sections after treatment with subcutaneous injections of vehicle, estradiol, progesterone or the combination of both steroids in ovariectomized rats. Exposure to estradiol and the combination of estradiol and progesterone significantly reduced the 5-HT5A-like immunosignal in the CA 1 region while progesterone did not induce changes. On the other hand, exposure to the combination of estradiol and progesterone or estradiol alone increased the 5-HT2c immunosignal in the same region. These results indicate that estradiol is involved in the discrete regulation of serotonin receptors 5-HT5A and 5-HT2c in rat hippocampus.展开更多
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method for hyperplasia of mammary gland (HMG) and its influence on estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P). Methods: A ...Objective: To observe the clinical effect of lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method for hyperplasia of mammary gland (HMG) and its influence on estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P). Methods: A randomized, single-blinded and controlled trial was conducted. A total of 124 cases conforming to the inclusion criteria were randomized by random number table into a treatment group and a control group, with 62 cases in each group. Patients in both groups received acupuncture therapy at the same acupoints, while patients in the treatment group received lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing method, and patients in the control group received even reinforcing-reducing manipulation. The treatment started around 10 d before menstruation and was conducted every other day. Patients received 5 treatments in each menstruation cycle for consecutive 3 cycles. The levels of E2, P and E2/P and clinical efficacy were measured before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, the breast lump size, pain intensity and concomitant symptoms score in both groups were substantially lower than those before treatment, showing statistical significances (all P〈0.01), and the improvement in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group, and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significances (all P〈0.01). After treatment, the overall effective rate was 91.9% in the treatment group, higher than 72.6% in the control group, and the between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P〈0.01). After treatment, levels of E2, P and E2/P value showed no statistical significance when compared with those before treatment in the two groups (all P〉0.05). Conclusion: Lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method can effectively alleviate clinical symptoms and signs in HMG patients, and produce a better effect than even reinforcing-reducing manipulation. The majority of HMG patients' E2, P level and E2/P value were not beyond the normal ranges; therefore, acupuncture showed no substantial influence on E2 and P levels and E2/P value.展开更多
基金This research was supported by Program for New Century Excellent Talents (NCET-07-0507)Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation (Z2008D01)+1 种基金Project of Science and Technology Development Plan in Shandong Province (2007GG2009011)Shandong Province Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(2005BS02005, 2008BS09011)
文摘Understanding basic reproductive physiology is crucial for the management of both captive and free-ranging wolf. In the present study, we determined hormonal changes during pregnancy and the estrous cycle in captive female wolf by measuring fecal steroids collected during the breeding season with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). These biochemical analyses were validated using chemical devivatization and mass spectrometry, and interpreted along with the behavioral data. All four females undergoing estrus cycles were copulated with their partners and delivered pups successfully. We found that estradiol concen-trations were significantly higher during the estrus cycle than other stages (p0.01) and progesterone was also significantly increased throughout the pregnancy (p0.01). These hormonal fluctuations demonstrated pregnancy-specific changes in the fecal progesterone and estradiol con-centrations. Patterns of fecal estradiol and progesterone concentrations during estrous cycles were similar to those reported for other canids.
文摘AIM:To investigate the effects of estradiol (E2) and progesterone on the unstimulated and oxidative stressstimulated production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-8, and macrophage chemotactic protein (MCP)-1 by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with chronic hepatitis C and healthy controls. METHODS:The PBMCs were separated from agematched 72 males and 71 females with and without chronic hepatitis C, who were divided into two groups based on a mean menopausal age of 50 years. Oxidative stress was induced by hydrogen peroxide in the cells incubated in serum-free media. Cytokines in the culture supernatant were measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS:The highest levels of the spontaneous production of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, and MCP-1 by the unstimulated PBMCs were in the older male patients with chronic hepatitis C and the lowest levels were in the premenopausal female healthy controls. E2 inhibited the cytokine production by the unstimulated PBMCs from the older male and post-menopausal female patients, which was further stimulated by progesterone. The exposure to hydrogen peroxide in the PBMCs from the younger male and pre-menopausal female healthy subjects induced the production of cytokines. The change rates of the hydrogen peroxide-stimulated cytokine production were suppressed by E2 and enhanced by progesterone. CONCLUSION:These findings suggest that E2 may play a favorable role in the course of persistent liver injury by preventing the accumulation of monocytes-macrophages and by inhibiting proinflammatory cytokine production, whereas progesterone may counteract the favorable E2 effects.
文摘The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of estradiol (E) and progesterone (P) on mastocyte distribution in the uterus of ovari- ectomized rats. Thirty-five adult female rats were divided randomly into seven groups:one sham operated control group ( SHAM ) ; one ovariectomized group (OVX) ;three ovariectomized plus E treatment grouPs (OVX +E 20,100,or 500 μg/kg body weight · d) ; and two ovariectomized plus P groups ( OVX + P 2 or 10 mg/kg body weight · d). Seven days after treatment, the contents of estradiol and progesterone in serum were detected by radioimmunoassay, and mastocytes in the uterus were stained by toluidine blue staining. Results were as following: (1) Compared to ovariectomized rat, the concent ration of estradiol in serum increased by 97. 13 % in OVX + E 20 (P 〈 0.05),204. 84 % in OVX+E 100 (P〈0.05),and 936.45 % in OVX + E500 group (P〈0.05);the progesterone concent ration increased by 77.25 % in OVX +P 2 (P 〈0.05) and 235.25 %in OVX +P 10 group ( P 〈 0.05 ). (2) Compared to ovariectomized rat, the number of mast cells in uteri decreased by 32.65% in OVX +E 20,64.50 % in OVX +E 100 (P〈0.05),74.49 % in OVX+E500 (P〈0.05) and 70.67 % in OVX +P 10 groups (P〈0.05). However, the number of mast cells increased by 66.73% in OVX + P 2 group ( P 〈 0.05 ) compared with OVX. The trend of mast cells number in the rat uterus was decreased gradually with the increase of estrogen or progesterone concent ration. The number of mast cells in ovariectomized rat uterus was affected by estrogen or progesterone. These results demonstrated that estrogen or progesterone directly affected the number of mast cells in the uterus of rat.
文摘The aim of this study was to determine the influence of collagen I and III on the expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in equine endometrial fibrosis. A total of 25 crossbred mares were studies. Two endometrial samples were collected from each mare,1 inthe estrus and1 inthe diestrus phase. The samples were classified according to histological changes. Collagen was typed and quantified using the picrosirius red histochemical technique, and steroid receptors were identified by immunohistochemistry. The results showed a predominance of collagen type III in all the endometrial samples. The expression of estrogen (RE2) and progesterone (RP4) receptors varied according to the estrous cycle. RE2 and RP4 expression varied in the estrus and diestrus phases;there was no influence of collagen I or II on receptor expression.
文摘It was supposed that lung and breast cancer risks significantly increased when the levels of serum immunoglobulins A antibodies against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol increased together, but did not separately. However, the cancer risks dramatically decreased when the levels of immunoglobulins A against progesterone elevated separately or together with immunoglobulins A against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol. So, immunoglobulins A against benzo[a]pyrene and immunoglobulins A against estradiol acted as co-initiator and co-promoter in developing cancer scenario, but immunoglobulins A against progesterone acted along or conjointly with immunoglobulins A against benzo[a]pyrene and estradiol as strongly inhibitor in human carcinogenesis. Also it was suggested the precise mechanism of carcinogenesis modulation using anti-idiotypic antibodies against estradiol and progesterone through their membrane steroid receptors.
基金funded by Agricultural Research Institute"948"Program of China(2000-2005)
文摘To study the effects of 17beta-estradiol (E2 ) and progesterone (P4) levels on superovulatory response and recipients conception rate, the E2 and P4 levels of embryo donor (Borderdale) and recipient ewes (Inner Mongolian sheep) were determined during multiple ovulation and em- bryo transfer (MOET). The results showed that the E2 level increased from the day of initiation by CIDR (Controlled internal drug release devices) treatment and decreased to 3.18± 1.32 pg/ml on the day of superovulatory estrus. On the day of embryo collection, the ewes having higher levels of estrogenic peak showed better superovulatory response than the other groups having comparatively lower levels. On the day of initiation of super- ovulatory treatment, the ewes having lower levels of P4 showed better superovulatory response than those having higher levels of P4. The E2 level of the early abortion group increased from Day 0 to Day 45, while that of two pregnant recipient groups came down from Day 0 to Day 30. The ser- um P4 level of the early abortion group was significantly lower than that of the pregnant recipient groups on Day 45 ( P 〈 0.05), but no significant difference was found between the two pregnant groups after Day 30. Therefore, the levels of E2 and P, on definite time affect superovulatory re- sponse of donors and conception rate of recipients during MOET.
文摘The following article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The Editorial Board found that the first author published the paper without other authors’ consent and approval. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter, and the OJOG treats such behavior seriously. This paper published in Vol. 3 No. 1, 105-110 (pages), 2013, has been removed from this site.
文摘Steroid hormones participate in the modulation of serotonergic transmission, including the regulation of synthetic and metabolic enzyme production, as well as receptor and transporter activity. The changes of 5-HT5A and 5-HT2c immunolabeling induced by steroids in the hippocampus ofovariectomized rats were studied in this work. Densitometric analysis in rat hippocampi were carried out for adjacent brain coronal immunolabeled sections after treatment with subcutaneous injections of vehicle, estradiol, progesterone or the combination of both steroids in ovariectomized rats. Exposure to estradiol and the combination of estradiol and progesterone significantly reduced the 5-HT5A-like immunosignal in the CA 1 region while progesterone did not induce changes. On the other hand, exposure to the combination of estradiol and progesterone or estradiol alone increased the 5-HT2c immunosignal in the same region. These results indicate that estradiol is involved in the discrete regulation of serotonin receptors 5-HT5A and 5-HT2c in rat hippocampus.
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical effect of lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method for hyperplasia of mammary gland (HMG) and its influence on estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P). Methods: A randomized, single-blinded and controlled trial was conducted. A total of 124 cases conforming to the inclusion criteria were randomized by random number table into a treatment group and a control group, with 62 cases in each group. Patients in both groups received acupuncture therapy at the same acupoints, while patients in the treatment group received lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing method, and patients in the control group received even reinforcing-reducing manipulation. The treatment started around 10 d before menstruation and was conducted every other day. Patients received 5 treatments in each menstruation cycle for consecutive 3 cycles. The levels of E2, P and E2/P and clinical efficacy were measured before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, the breast lump size, pain intensity and concomitant symptoms score in both groups were substantially lower than those before treatment, showing statistical significances (all P〈0.01), and the improvement in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group, and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significances (all P〈0.01). After treatment, the overall effective rate was 91.9% in the treatment group, higher than 72.6% in the control group, and the between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P〈0.01). After treatment, levels of E2, P and E2/P value showed no statistical significance when compared with those before treatment in the two groups (all P〉0.05). Conclusion: Lower-reinforcing and upper-reducing acupuncture method can effectively alleviate clinical symptoms and signs in HMG patients, and produce a better effect than even reinforcing-reducing manipulation. The majority of HMG patients' E2, P level and E2/P value were not beyond the normal ranges; therefore, acupuncture showed no substantial influence on E2 and P levels and E2/P value.