title: Expression of nerve growth factor (NGF), and its receptors trkA and p75 in ovaries of the cyclic golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) and the regulation of their production by luteinizing hormone.
abstract: In the present study, changes in localization of nerve growth factor (NGF) and its receptors, trkA and p75 in the ovary were investigated during the estrous cycle of the golden hamster. The effect of LH surge on changes in localization of NGF, trkA and p75 in the ovary was also investigated. NGF and its receptors trkA and p75 were localized in oocytes, granulosa cells and theca cells of various stages of follicles throughout the estrous cycle. NGF and its two receptors were also present in numerous interstitial cells and luteal cells. The number of interstitial cells staining positively for NGF and its two receptors was greater in ovaries of day 1 (day 1=day of ovulation) than the other days during the estrous cycle. Treatment with the antiserum against luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH-AS) at 1100 h on day 4 completely blocked ovulation. There were few positive reactions for NGF and its two receptors in interstitial cells 24 hr after LHRH-AS injection. The effect of LHRH-AS treatment was blocked by a single injection of 10 IU human chorionic gonadotropin. The distinct widespread distribution of NGF and its two receptors in the ovary of golden hamsters suggest that NGF may be an important growth factor for regulation of ovarian function. Furthermore, the LH surge may be an important factor for inducing production of NGF and its two receptors in interstitial cells of the cyclic golden hamster.
authors.affiliation: Department of Basic Veterinary Science, The United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Gifu University, Japan.
authors.forename: Zhanquan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: Wanzhu
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Gen
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: Akira K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: Shinji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Kazuyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taya
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D030762:Estrous Cycle; D005260:Female; D006107:Granulosa Cells / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D008647:Mesocricetus; D020932:Nerve Growth Factor / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D010053:Ovary / Q000378:metabolism*; D020800:Receptor, Nerve Growth Factor; D020917:Receptor, trkA / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D017475:Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D020800:Receptor, Nerve Growth Factor; D017475:Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D020932:Nerve Growth Factor; D020917:Receptor, trkA