• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권8호
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• pp.1176-1182
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• 2018

Objective: Progesterone receptor (PGR) and AT-rich interactive domain 1A (ARID1A) have important roles in the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in the uterus. In present studies, we examined the expression of mitochondrial tumor suppressor 1 (MTUS1) in the murine uterus during early pregnancy as well as in response to ovarian steroid hormone treatment. Methods: We performed quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry analysis to investigate the regulation of MTUS1 by ARID1A and determined expression patterns of MTUS1 in the uterus during early pregnancy. Results: The expression of MTUS1 was detected on day 0.5 of gestation (GD 0.5) and then gradually increased until GD 3.5 in the luminal and glandular epithelium. However, the expression of MTUS1 was significantly reduced in the uterine epithelial cells of $Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$ and Pgr knockout (PRKO) mice at GD 3.5. Furthermore, MTUS1 expression was remarkably induced after P4 treatment in the luminal and glandular epithelium of the wild-type mice. However, the induction of MTUS1 expression was not detected in uteri of $Pgr^{cre/+}Arid1a^{f/f}$ or PRKO mice treated with P4. Conclusion: These results suggest that MTUS1 is a novel target gene by ARID1A and PGR in the uterine epithelial cells.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.207-216
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• 2006

Shit-tzu견에서 발정 주기, 교배 적기 및 배란 시기를 정확하게 추정하기 위한 질 세포 검사를 확립하기 위하여 Shih-tzu 견 12두를 대상으로 발정 주기동안 질 세포 검사 및 estradiol-$17{\beta}$와 progesterone 농도를 측정하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 발정주기별 질 세포상의 특징적인 변화로서 발정 전기에는 무핵 세포와 적혈구, 발정기에는 표층 세포와 무핵 세포 및 적혈구가 주종을 이루는 세포였으며 발정 휴지기에는 소형 중간 세포와 대형 중간 세포, 무발정기에는 부기저 세포와 소형 중간 세포 및 백혈구가 주종을 이루는 세포이었다. 또한 CI는 발정 전기와 발정기에 높게 나타났으나, 발정 휴지기와 무발정기에는 감소하여 각 기간별 비교에서 발정 전기와 발정기에 유의성 있게 높았다. 발정주기 중 첫 수컷 허용일(Day 0)을 기준으로 하였을 때 CI는 발정 전기 개시일 전후인 Day -9에 $72.4{\pm}2.9%$, Day -4에 $84.0{\pm}3.9%$로 80% 이상으로 증가하였으며 Day 0에 $97.0{\pm}1.1%$로 증가하여 Day 2에는 $98.2{\pm}0.5%$로 최고치를 나타내었으며 CI가 80% 이상을 나타낸 기간은 Day -4에서 Day 6까지(11일간)이었고, 90% 이상을 나타낸 기간은 Day -1에서 Day 5까지(7일간)이었다. 또한 임신 Shih-tzu 견 12두에서 혈장 progesterone 농도가 최초로 4.0 ng/ml 이상으로 증가한 날을 기준(Day 0)으로 발정 주기 중 혈장 progesterone과 estradiol-$17{\beta}$ 및 CI의 관계를 살펴보면 estradiol-$17{\beta}$가 Day -2에 최고치를 나타내었고, CI가 Day -1에 최고치를 나타낸 후 Day 0에 혈장 progesterone 농도가 $5.2{\pm}0.3ng/ml$로 최초로 4.0 ng/ml 이상으로 증가하였다. CI가 최초로 80 % 이상으로 증가하여 지속한 날은 estradiol-$17{\beta}$ peak 5일전인 Day -7이었고, Day -7부터 Day 3까지 11일 동안 80% 이상으로 지속되었다. CI가 최초로 90% 이상으로 증가한 날은 estradiol-$17{\beta}$ peak 2일전인 Day -4이었으며, Day -4부터 Day 2까지 7일 동안 90% 이상으로 지속되었다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 보면 Shih-tzu 견에서 첫 수컷 허용일(Day 0)을 기준으로 하였을 때 CI 최고치는 Day 2에 나타났으며 이 때가 최상의 교배 적기로 사료되며, 혈장 progesterone농도가 4.0 ng/ml 이상으로 증가한 날(Bay 0)을 기준으로 하였을 때부터 CI는 혈장 estradiol-$17{\beta}$ peak 후 1일째인 최고치를 나타내었고, CI peak 후 1일째인 Day 0에 혈장 progesterone 농도가 최초로 4.0 ng/ml 이상으로 증가하여 CI가 90% 이상으로 지속된 시기가 최상의 교배 적기임이 확인되었다. 따라서 혈장 progesterone농도 측정으로 정확한 배란 시기 및 교배 적기를 판정할 수 있으나, 시설비가 저렴하고 검사 방법이 간단한 질 세포 검사가 Shih-tzu 견에서 발정 주기, 교배 적기 및 배란 시기의 판정에 응용될 수 있음을 시사하는 결과라고 사료된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.346-351
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• 2002

The effect of fetal number (single or twin) on plasma concentrations of progesterone, estradiol $17{\beta}$, cortisol, prolactin, growth hormone, triiodothyronine, thyroxine and insulin around parturition (periparturient period) were studied on ten $Alpine{\times}Beetle$ crossbred goats in their first to third lactation. The hormone profiles were studied on days -20, -15, -10, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1 prior to kidding and on day 0 and +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +10, +15, +20 days postkidding. Plasma progesterone levels were significantly (p<0.01) higher in twin bearing goats comparison to single bearing goats during all the days of sampling. The decline in progesterone concentration from day 20 to day 1 before kidding was 56% in twin and 42% in single bearing goats. In single bearing goats plasma estradiol $17{\beta}$ was significantly (p<0.01) higher during prekidding days compared to twin bearing goats. The level of estradiol $17{\beta}$ was highest on the day of kidding in both the groups. The plasma prolactin level in twin bearing goats from day 10 to day 1 prepartum was higher as compared to single fetus bearing goats. However there was abrupt increase in prolactin level on the day of kidding in both the groups. The plasma growth hormone levels were significantly (p<0.01) higher in twin compared to single bearing goats. On the day of kidding growth hormone levels were significantly (p<0.01) higher in twin as compared to single bearing goats (1.40 vs. 0.95 ng/ml). In twin bearing goats plasma cortisol values from day 5 till the day of kidding remained elevated and the levels on the day of kidding was significantly highest in both the groups. The levels of triiodothyronine ($T_3$) were significantly higher (p<0.01) during all the periods of sampling in single compared to twin bearing goats. Plasma thyroxine ($T_4$) was significantly (p<0.01) lower in twin compared to single bearing goats. In single bearing goats plasma insulin levels were significantly (p<0.01) higher than twin bearing goats during prepartum period however during post partum period the levels in both the groups remained similar. It can be concluded that number of fetuses is having significant influence on the hormone profile during periparturient period.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.109-115
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• 1993

본연구는 북방산개구리 여포난자의 자발적 성숙과 관련된 몇가지 요인들에 대해 조사하였다. 자발적 성숙을 일으키는 여포에서 여포조직을 제거하여 denuded 난자를 만든다음 배양했을 때에는 자발적 성숙을 일으키지 않았다. 이들 denuded 난자에 frog pituitary homogenate(FPH, 0.05 gland/ml)를 처리하여도 역시 성숙이 일어나지 않았으나 progesterone(P4, 0.5 Ig/ml)을 처리하였을 때에는 성숙이 일어났다. 동면기간에 여포들이 생성하는 P4와 testosterone(T)의 양을 측정해본 결과 동면초에는 비슷한 양의 P4와 T를 생성하였으나 후기에는 P4만 생성하고 T는 거의 생성하지 않았다. 배양액에 estradiol을 첨가하면 농도에 의존하여 FPH에 의해 촉진된 P4의 생성을 억제할 뿐 아니라 성숙도 비가역적으로 억제하였다. 배양액에 첨가한 hvpoxanthine은 CAMP와 항진적으로 난자의 성숙을 억제하였다. 이러한 결과들은 자발적 성숙과정에 여포세포와 P4/T 비율의 증가가 중요한 요인이 된다는 것과 일반적인 난자성숙억제제는 자발적 성숙을 역시 억제한다는 것을 보여준다.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2003

본 연구는 생식주기 중의 흰쥐 자궁에서 발현되는 유전자들 중 adhesion수용체 유전자들의 발현이 프로게스테론(P$_4$)에 의하여 차별적으로 조절되는 실험을 하였다. 첫째 실험군은 난소절제 흰쥐와 배란기 흰쥐를 사용하였고(OVX/estrus), 둘째 실험군은 난소절제 흰쥐와 난소절제 후 P4를 주사한 흰쥐를 사용하였다(OVX/OVX+P$_4$). 적출한 자궁조직에서 total RNA를 추출, [$\alpha$$^{32}$P]-dATP로 probe를 제작한 후 Rat Atlas away 1.2 II(Clontech)을 이용하여 발현되는 유전자들을 선별하였으며, 그 중 adhesion 수용체 유전자들의 발현양상을 RT-PCR 방법으로 확인하였다. OVX/estrus 자궁의 유전자 발현을 비교한 경우, 전체 1176개의 유전자들 중 P4에 의해 발현이 증가되는 adhesion 수용체 유전자들은 embigin protein, activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule, afadin, neuroligin 2, semaphorin Z, osteonectin 등 이었다. OVX/OVX+P$_4$자궁의 유전자 발현을 비교한 경우, P$_4$에 의해 발현이 증가되는 adhesion수용체 유전자들은 osteonectin, afadin, neuroligin 2, semaphorin Z 등 이었다. 그리고 afadin, neuroligin 2, semaphorin Z은 두 실험 군에 서 모두 유전자 발현이 증가되었다. 이러한 결과로 보아 이 유전자들은 P$_4$에 의하여 발현이 조절되어 배란 후 착상 준비에 관여할 것으로 추측된다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.257-261
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• 2008

The objective of present study was to investigate the effect of seasons on reproductive performance of Hanwoo and Holstein heifers. Heat stress in summer or cold stress in winter stress to Hanwoo and Holstein heifers may bring reproduction failure, which would pose an important economic loss, even around Daegwallyeong region located in high mountainous area. Seasonal differences in the serum levels of LH, FSH and progesterone ($P_4$) in response to environmental factors (hot and cold) out of 20 pubertal Hanwoo heifers in Daegwallyeong, Gangwon Province and 20 non-lactating Holstein heifers in Chonan city of Republic of Korea at 2-3 years of age were compared. Blood samples for hormonal analysis were from jugular vein after detection of estrus repeatedly over four seasons within four-week intervals (Spring: May to June, Summer: July to August, Autumn: October to November and Winter: January to February). In Hanwoo heifer population, averages of LH and FSH concentration in spring and in summer were greater compared to those in winter (p<0.05). LH or FSH levels tended to be greater (p=0.06) in spring and less (p=0.09) in winter compared to the levels in autumn. Only in summer, cattle seemed to show lower LH or FSH secretion (p<0.05). Similar to the results in Hanwoo heifers, the serum concentrations of LH and FSH in Holstein heifers decreased further by heat stress in summer when P 4 levels were high during luteal phase. The results demonstrate significant effect of summer heat on reproduction of Hanwoo or Holstein heifers. Although parameters indicating the extent of heat stress were not measured in this study, we suggest that serum hormone levels could be considered as successful indicators of summer heat stress condition for Hanwoo and Holstein heifers even under rather cool summer climate.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.251-271
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• 2001

In order to investigate the effect of the oral administration of Guirokyisun-Hwan on the estrogen-deficiency osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy in the rats, serum osteocalcin, estradiol, progesterone, follicular-stimulating hormone (FSH), calcium (Ca) and phosphorous (P) levels were monitored. And body weight changes were also monitored throughout whole experimental periods. The results were as follows : 1. Body weight of Control and Treatment group was significantly increased from 6 weeks after ovariectomy but after 2 days of drug administration, body weight of Treatment group were significantly (p<0.01 or 0.05) decreased compared with those of Control group. 2. Serum osteocalcin levels were significantly (p<0.01) increased in control groups compared with those of Sham group but significantly (p<0.01) decreased in the Treatment group. 3. Serum estradiol levels were significantly (p<0.01) decreased in control groups compared with those of Sham group but significantly (p<0.01) increased in the Treatment group. 4. Serum progesterone levels were significantly (p<0.01) decreased in control groups compared with those of Sham group but significantly (p<0.01) decreased in the Treatment groups. 5. Serum FSH levels were significantly (p<0.01) increased in control groups compared with those of Sham group but significantly (p<0.05) decreased in the Treatment group. 6. Serum Ca levels were significantly (p<0.01) decreased in control groups compared with those of Sham group but significantly (p<0.01) increased in the Treatment group. 7. Serum P levels were significantly (p<0.01) increased in control groups compared with those of Sham group and Treatment group. No significant was detected between Control group and Treatment group. According to these results, it is considered that the oral administration of Guirokyisun-Hwan have favorable effect on treatment and prevention of osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy in rats.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.175-182
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• 1990

Behavioural estrus and short estrous cycles were observed and serum concentrations of estradiol-17$\beta$(E2) before and after of estrous were measured following superovulation treatments in 30 pluriparous Korean native goats. The goats were divided into 2 groups. Fifteen goats were injected IM with 1,000IU PMSG on Day 12 of the estrous cycle followed by 10mg PGF2$\alpha$ 48h later(P4＋PMSG), and the other 15 goats were injected IM with 10mg progesterone(P4)in oil once daily for 10d beginning at any days of estrous cycle followed by 1,000IU PMSG and 10mg PGF2$\alpha$ at the 8th day of progesterone treatment(P4＋PMSG group). After injection of PGF2$\alpha$, onset of standing estrus occurred in 12 of 15 goats(80.0%) at 50.0$\pm$7.7h and in 11 of 15 goats(73.3%) at 135.6$\pm$10.1h in PMSG and group and P4＋PMSG group, respectively. The mean interval from PGF2$\alpha$ injection to first estrus was significantly(P<0.01) earlier in PMSG group than in P4＋PMSG group. This result indicate that the delayed infusion of P4 in P4＋PMSG group caused the later exhibition of their estrous behaviors. However, duration fo frist estrus(31.5$\pm$2.6h vs 26.2$\pm$2.3h), length of estrous cycle(14.1$\pm$3.3d vs 16.6$\pm$3.8d) and percentage of short estrous cycle(50.0% vs 45.5%) were not different between PMSG and P4＋PMSG group. The mean concentration of serum E2 in 4 goats showing normal estrous cycle in P4＋PMSG group(PP-NEC) was higher than in 6 goats showing normal(P-NEC) or in 6 goats showing short estrous cycle(P-SEC) in PMSG group. The peak level of serum E2 was observed at the time of onset of standing estrus in PP-NEC(67.6pg/ml), 6h earlier in P-NEC(53.1pg/ml) and 6h later in P-SEC(52.3pg/ml) than the onset of standing estrus. The profiles of serum concentration of E2 during the period of peri-estrus was similar in the goats of PMSG or P4＋PMSG and also in the goats showing the subsequent estrous cycle of normal or short length.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.65-75
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• 2003

Objectives: To investigate the role of TGF (Transforming growth factor-$\beta$) involved in the paracrinic communication during decidualization between UEC (uterine epithelial cells) and USC (uterine stromal cells), we have employed a co-culture system composed of human endometrial epithelial and stromal cells in defined hormonal conditions. Design: In the co-culture, endometrial epithelial cells cultured in the matrigel-coated cell culture insert are seeded on top of the endometrial stromal cells cultured within a collagen gel. The co-culture was maintained for 48 hours under the following hormonal conditions: progesterone dominant condition (100 nM P4 and 1 nM E2) or estrogen-dominant condition (100 nM E2 and 1 nM P4). 10 ng/ ml HGF and/or 10 ng/ml TGF-$\beta$1 are added. Methods: RT-PCR is utilized to detect mRNAs quantitatively. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunohistochemical staining are utilized to detect proteins in the tissue. Results: Prolactin mRNA is expressed in the co-cultured stromal cells under the progesterone dominant condition. TGF-$\beta$1 and its receptors are expressed in both the co-cultured epithelial and stromal cells irrespective of the steroid present, which is in contrast with no or negligible expression of TGF-$\beta$1 or its receptor in cells separately cultured. Both estrogen and progesterone significantly elevate the concentration of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in the conditioned medium of the co-culture with the value of 4, 325 pg/ml in E2-dominant and 2, 000 pg/ml in P4-dominant condition compare to 150 pg/ml in no hormone. In separately cultured stromal cells, administration of HGF induces the expression of TGF receptor 1 in both hormonal conditions, but induction of TGF receptor 2 is only manifest in the P4-dominant condition. Administration of TGF-$\beta$ and HGF directly induce the decidualization marker prolactin mRNA in separately cultured stromal cells. Conclusion: It is likely that steroid hormones induces prolactin mRNA indirectly by promoting the cell to cell communication between the stromal and the epithelial cells. TGF-$\beta$ and HGF are two possible paracrine mediators in the human endometrial decidualization.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.571-574
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• 1989

Five multiparous and four nulliparous cross-bred cows were administered s/c with oestradiol-$17{\beta}$ and progesterone 0.1 mg and 0.25 mg/kg. b.w./day for 7 days and 2 mg s/c twice daily of reserpine on days 9 to 12. Lactation was successfully induced in all animals for periods from 258 to 476 days. All animals were dried off for a minimum of 2 months. Subsequently, they were injected s/c with oestradiol valerate and hydroxyprogesterone caproate at 0.1 mg and 0.25 mg/kg. b.w./day on days 1 to 3 and 2 mg twice daily of reserpine on days 8 to 11. Lactation was successfully reinduced in all the cows for a period varying from 228 to 426 days.