SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway

Background: Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1) functions as a Wnt antagonist to repress the proliferation and migration of epithelial ovarian cancer cells. Recent research has shown that SFRP1 was reduced in the subcutaneous abdominal adipose stem cells isolated from patients with polycysti...

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Main Authors: Shan Zhou, Liang Xia, Liyuan Han
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Published: IMR Press 2021-10-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/48/5/10.31083/j.ceog4805190
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description Background: Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1) functions as a Wnt antagonist to repress the proliferation and migration of epithelial ovarian cancer cells. Recent research has shown that SFRP1 was reduced in the subcutaneous abdominal adipose stem cells isolated from patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Regardless, the regulatory role and mechanism of SFRP1 in the proliferation and migration of granulosa cells during development of PCOS are scarce. Methods: SFRP1 expression was analyzed in plasma samples from patients with PCOS or immortalized human granulosa cells (KGN). Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays were used to analyze the cell viability and proliferation of KGN, respectively. Cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry, and migration was detected by transwell. Results: SFRP1 expression was lower in plasma samples isolated from patients with PCOS than the healthy control. Immortalized human granulosa cells (KGN) also showed decreased SFRP1 expression compared to normal ovarian epithelial IOSE80 cells. pcDNA-mediated over-expression of SFRP1 reduced the cell viability and proliferation of KGN via cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays, respectively. Flow cytometry, analysis showed that the cell apoptosis of KGN was promoted by SFRP1. Ectopic expression of SFRP1 retarded cell migration with down-regulation of MMP2, MMP9, and vimentin. JNK phosphorylation was reduced in KGN with SFRP1 over-expression. Conclusion: SFRP1 contributed to the suppression of granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibition of JNK activation, providing a promising molecular target for PCOS.
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spelling doaj-art-dfd15614cd2641b5a3c35982ed6780352025-08-20T02:03:42ZengIMR PressClinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology0390-66632021-10-014851193119910.31083/j.ceog4805190S0390-6663(21)00028-2SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathwayShan Zhou0Liang Xia1Liyuan Han2Department of Endocrinology, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 315010 Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Gynecology, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 315010 Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Global Health, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 315010 Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaBackground: Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1) functions as a Wnt antagonist to repress the proliferation and migration of epithelial ovarian cancer cells. Recent research has shown that SFRP1 was reduced in the subcutaneous abdominal adipose stem cells isolated from patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Regardless, the regulatory role and mechanism of SFRP1 in the proliferation and migration of granulosa cells during development of PCOS are scarce. Methods: SFRP1 expression was analyzed in plasma samples from patients with PCOS or immortalized human granulosa cells (KGN). Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays were used to analyze the cell viability and proliferation of KGN, respectively. Cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry, and migration was detected by transwell. Results: SFRP1 expression was lower in plasma samples isolated from patients with PCOS than the healthy control. Immortalized human granulosa cells (KGN) also showed decreased SFRP1 expression compared to normal ovarian epithelial IOSE80 cells. pcDNA-mediated over-expression of SFRP1 reduced the cell viability and proliferation of KGN via cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays, respectively. Flow cytometry, analysis showed that the cell apoptosis of KGN was promoted by SFRP1. Ectopic expression of SFRP1 retarded cell migration with down-regulation of MMP2, MMP9, and vimentin. JNK phosphorylation was reduced in KGN with SFRP1 over-expression. Conclusion: SFRP1 contributed to the suppression of granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibition of JNK activation, providing a promising molecular target for PCOS.https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/48/5/10.31083/j.ceog4805190sfrp1granulosa cellproliferationmigrationjnkpolycystic ovarian syndrome
spellingShingle Shan Zhou
Liang Xia
Liyuan Han
SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
sfrp1
granulosa cell
proliferation
migration
jnk
polycystic ovarian syndrome
title SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway
title_full SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway
title_fullStr SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway
title_full_unstemmed SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway
title_short SFRP1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting JNK pathway
title_sort sfrp1 suppresses granulosa cell proliferation and migration through inhibiting jnk pathway
topic sfrp1
granulosa cell
proliferation
migration
jnk
polycystic ovarian syndrome
url https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/48/5/10.31083/j.ceog4805190
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