title: Prostaglandin biosynthesis, transport, and signaling in corpus luteum: a basis for autoregulation of luteal function.
abstract: The corpus luteum (CL) is a transient ovarian endocrine gland formed from the ovulated follicle. Progesterone is the primary secretory product of CL and is essential for establishment of pregnancy in mammals. In the cyclic female, the life span of CL is characterized by luteal development, maintenance, and regression regulated by complex interactions between luteotrophic and luteolytic mediators. It is universally accepted that prostaglandin (PG) F(2a) is the luteolysin whereas PGE(2) is considered as a luteotropin in most mammals. New emerging concepts emphasize the autocrine and paracrine actions of luteal PGs in CL function. However, there is no report on selective biosynthesis and cellular transport of luteal PGE(2) and PGF(2alpha) in the CL of any species. We have studied the expression of enzymes involved in the metabolism of PGE(2) and PGF(2alpha), cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and -2, PGE and F synthases, PG 15-dehydrogenase, and PG transporter as well as receptors (EP2, EP3, and FP) throughout the CL life span using a bovine model. COX-1, PGF synthase, and PG 15-dehydrogenase are expressed at constant levels whereas COX-2, PGE synthase, PG transporter, EP2, EP3, and FP are highly modulated during different phases of the CL life span. The PG components are preferentially expressed in large luteal cells. The results indicate that PGE(2) biosynthesis, transport, and signaling cascades are selectively activated during luteal maintenance. By contrast the PGF(2alpha) system is activated during luteal regression. Collectively, our results suggest an integrated role for luteal PGE(2) and PGF(2alpha) in autoregulation of CL function.
authors.affiliation: Unité d'Ontogénie et Reproduction, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval, 2705 Boul Laurier, Ste-Foy, Québec GIV 4G2, Canada.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Arosh
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Banu
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chapdelaine
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Madore
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sirois
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fortier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017920:Antiporters / Q000235:genetics; D001692:Biological Transport; D002417:Cattle; D003338:Corpus Luteum / Q000201:enzymology / Q000502:physiology*; D051545:Cyclooxygenase 1; D051546:Cyclooxygenase 2; D004268:DNA-Binding Proteins / Q000235:genetics; D015237:Dinoprost / Q000378:metabolism; D015232:Dinoprostone / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D015870:Gene Expression; D006706:Homeostasis; D006911:Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenases / Q000235:genetics; D019746:Intramolecular Oxidoreductases / Q000235:genetics; D007527:Isoenzymes / Q000235:genetics; D027361:Organic Anion Transporters; D000071876:Prostaglandin-E Synthases; D011451:Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases / Q000235:genetics; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000378:metabolism*; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000032:analysis; D011982:Receptors, Prostaglandin / Q000235:genetics; D018078:Receptors, Prostaglandin E / Q000235:genetics; D058307:Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype; D058308:Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP3 Subtype; D015398:Signal Transduction
chemical_list: D017920:Antiporters; D004268:DNA-Binding Proteins; D007527:Isoenzymes; D027361:Organic Anion Transporters; D011453:Prostaglandins; D012333:RNA, Messenger; D011982:Receptors, Prostaglandin; D018078:Receptors, Prostaglandin E; D058307:Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype; D058308:Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP3 Subtype; C034671:prostaglandin F2alpha receptor; D015237:Dinoprost; D006911:Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenases; C031051:prostaglandin-F synthase; C038661:15-hydroxyprostaglandin-D dehydrogenase (NADP+); D051545:Cyclooxygenase 1; D051546:Cyclooxygenase 2; D011451:Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases; D019746:Intramolecular Oxidoreductases; D000071876:Prostaglandin-E Synthases; D015232:Dinoprostone