Background: Polycystic-ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive illness charac- terized by hyperandrogenism and anovulation. Using hyperandrogenized mice, it was demonstrated that the oral administration of incremental dose of follicle stimu- lating hormone (FSH) attenuated some of PCOS characteristics. This work aimed to study the effect of ultra-low doses of combined FSH and progesterone orally admin- istered on PCOS murine model. Moreover, the effect of sequential kinetic activation of administered hormones was tested. Methods: Thirty-two female mice were used as animal model (four groups of eight animals each). Mice were hyperandrogenized by injection of dehyidroepiandro- sterone diluted in sesame oil. Control group received only oil. Simultaneously, each animal daily received per os an activated or a not-activated combination of FSH (0.44 pg) plus progesterone (0.44 pg) or saline solution as control. Serum testos- terone, estradiol, progesterone and luteinizing hormone were analyzed as endocrine markers and a morphological study of antral follicle was conducted. Data were ana- lyzed by one-way ANOVA, followed by multiple comparison test. The p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Dehyidroepiandrosterone treatment increased both estradiol and progester- one serum levels, besides testosterone, while reduced luteinizing hormone (p<0.05); histological examination revealed an increase of cystic follicles (p<0.05). Irrespec- tive of activation, the combined FSH and progesterone treatments restored estradiol level (p>0.05 vs. control group) and reduced cystic signs in the follicles (p<0.05 vs. dehyidroepiandrosterone treatment). Conclusion: This study indicate that ultra-low doses of FSH and progesterone orally administrated can reduce the sternness of PCOS in the mouse model and open a route for the study of innovative approaches for PCOS treatment.
Ultra-low Doses of Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Progesterone Attenuate the Severity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Features in a Hyperandrogenized Mouse Model / I. Tessaro, S.C. Modina, V. Lodde, G. Sivelli, F. Franciosi, L. Terzaghi, P. Luchini, C. Rumio, A.M. Luciano. - In: JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND INFERTILITY. - ISSN 2228-5482. - 18:3(2017 Sep), pp. 288-297.
Titolo: | Ultra-low Doses of Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Progesterone Attenuate the Severity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Features in a Hyperandrogenized Mouse Model | |
Autori: | TESSARO, IRENE (Primo) MODINA, SILVIA CLOTILDE BIANCA (Secondo) RUMIO, CRISTIANO (Penultimo) LUCIANO, ALBERTO MARIA (Corresponding) | |
Parole Chiave: | follicle cyst FSH; mouse; polycystic ovary syndrome; progesterone; sequential kinetic activation; ultra-low dose | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore VET/01 - Anatomia degli Animali Domestici | |
Data di pubblicazione: | set-2017 | |
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URL: | http://www.jri.ir/article/713 | |
Tipologia: | Article (author) | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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