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  1. Book ; Online: Regulation of Dynamic Changes and Remodeling Events During the Formation, Rescue and Regression of the Corpus Luteum

    Vanselow, Jens / Christenson, Lane K. / Pate, Joy L.

    2020  

    Keywords Medicine ; Endocrinology ; folliculo-luteal transition ; granulosa cells ; luteal cells ; theca cells ; apoptosis ; necroptosis ; autophagy ; progesterone
    Size 1 electronic resource (140 pages)
    Publisher Frontiers Media SA
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT021231269
    ISBN 9782889637850 ; 2889637859
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  2. Article ; Online: Changes in cortical endoplasmic reticulum clusters in the fertilized mouse oocyte†.

    Wang, Huizhen / Christenson, Lane K / Kinsey, William H

    Biology of reproduction

    2022  Volume 107, Issue 5, Page(s) 1254–1263

    Abstract: Oocytes from many invertebrate and vertebrate species exhibit unique endoplasmic reticulum (ER) specializations (cortical ER clusters), which are thought to be essential for egg activation. In examination of cortical ER clusters, we observed that they ... ...

    Abstract Oocytes from many invertebrate and vertebrate species exhibit unique endoplasmic reticulum (ER) specializations (cortical ER clusters), which are thought to be essential for egg activation. In examination of cortical ER clusters, we observed that they were tethered to previously unreported fenestrae within the cortical actin layer. Furthermore, studies demonstrated that sperm preferentially bind to the plasma membrane overlying the fenestrae, establishing close proximity to underlying ER clusters. Moreover, following sperm-oocyte fusion, cortical ER clusters undergo a previously unrecognized global change in volume and shape that persists through sperm incorporation, before dispersing at the pronuclear stage. These changes did not occur in oocytes from females mated with Izumo1 -/- males. In addition to these global changes, highly localized ER modifications were noted at the sperm binding site as cortical ER clusters surround the sperm head during incorporation, then form a diffuse cloud surrounding the decondensing sperm nucleus. This study provides the first evidence that cortical ER clusters interact with the fertilizing sperm, indirectly through a previous unknown lattice work of actin fenestrae, and then directly during sperm incorporation. These observations raise the possibility that oocyte ER cluster-sperm interactions provide a competitive advantage to the oocyte, which may not occur during assisted reproductive technologies such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Female ; Male ; Mice ; Actins/metabolism ; Endoplasmic Reticulum/ultrastructure ; Oocytes/ultrastructure ; Sperm-Ovum Interactions/physiology ; Spermatozoa/physiology
    Chemical Substances Actins ; Izumo1 protein, mouse
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1118-6
    ISSN 1529-7268 ; 0006-3363
    ISSN (online) 1529-7268
    ISSN 0006-3363
    DOI 10.1093/biolre/ioac177
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  3. Article ; Online: Procoagulant Activity of Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells' Extracellular Vesicles (MSC-EVs).

    Wright, Adrienne / Snyder, Orman Larry / He, Hong / Christenson, Lane K / Fleming, Sherry / Weiss, Mark L

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 11

    Abstract: Many cell types, including cancer cells, release tissue factor (TF)-exposing extracellular vesicles (EVs). It is unknown whether MSC-EVs pose a thromboembolism risk due to TF expression. Knowing that MSCs express TF and are procoagulant, we hypothesize ... ...

    Abstract Many cell types, including cancer cells, release tissue factor (TF)-exposing extracellular vesicles (EVs). It is unknown whether MSC-EVs pose a thromboembolism risk due to TF expression. Knowing that MSCs express TF and are procoagulant, we hypothesize that MSC-EVs also might. Here, we examined the expression of TF and the procoagulant activity of MSC-EVs and the impact of EV isolation methods and cell culture expansion on EV yield, characterization, and potential risk using a design of experiments methodology. MSC-EVs were found to express TF and have procoagulant activity. Thus, when MSC-derived EVs are employed as a therapeutic agent, one might consider TF, procoagulant activity, and thromboembolism risk and take steps to prevent them.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Umbilical Cord ; Thromboplastin/metabolism ; Extracellular Vesicles/metabolism ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; Thromboembolism/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Thromboplastin (9035-58-9)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms24119216
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  4. Article ; Online: Loss of

    Brachova, Pavla / Alvarez, Nehemiah S / Christenson, Lane K

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 3

    Abstract: Mammalian oocytes must degrade maternal transcripts through a process called translational mRNA decay, in which maternal mRNA undergoes translational activation, followed by deadenylation and mRNA decay. Once a transcript is translationally activated, it ...

    Abstract Mammalian oocytes must degrade maternal transcripts through a process called translational mRNA decay, in which maternal mRNA undergoes translational activation, followed by deadenylation and mRNA decay. Once a transcript is translationally activated, it becomes deadenylated by the CCR4-NOT complex. Knockout of CCR4-NOT Transcription Complex Subunit 6 Like (
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Embryonic Development/genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Inosine Nucleotides/genetics ; Inosine Nucleotides/metabolism ; Mice ; Mice, Knockout ; Oocytes/metabolism ; Oogenesis/genetics ; Open Reading Frames ; RNA/genetics ; RNA/metabolism ; RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional ; RNA Stability ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Ribonucleases/deficiency ; Ribonucleases/genetics ; Ribosomes/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Inosine Nucleotides ; RNA, Messenger ; RNA (63231-63-0) ; Cnot6l protein, mouse (EC 3.1.-) ; Ribonucleases (EC 3.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms22031191
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  5. Article ; Online: LH/hCG Regulation of Circular RNA in Mural Granulosa Cells during the Periovulatory Period in Mice.

    Chakravarthi, V Praveen / Hung, Wei-Ting / Yellapu, Nanda Kumar / Gunewardena, Sumedha / Christenson, Lane K

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 17

    Abstract: Ovarian follicles undergo a series of dynamic changes following the ovulatory surge of luteinizing hormone including cumulus expansion, oocyte maturation, ovulation, and luteinization. Post-transcriptional gene regulatory events are critical for ... ...

    Abstract Ovarian follicles undergo a series of dynamic changes following the ovulatory surge of luteinizing hormone including cumulus expansion, oocyte maturation, ovulation, and luteinization. Post-transcriptional gene regulatory events are critical for mediating LH follicular responses, and among all RNA isoforms, circular RNA (circRNA) is one of the most abundant forms present in cells, yet they remain the least studied. Functionally, circRNA can act as miRNA sponges, protein sponges/decoys, and regulators of transcription and translation. In the context of ovarian follicular development, the identity and roles of circRNA are relatively unknown. In the present study, high throughput RNA sequencing of granulosa cells immediately prior to and 4-h after the LH/hCG surge identified 42,381 circRNA originating from 7712 genes. A total of 54 circRNA were identified as differentially expressed between 0-h and 4-h time points (Fold Change ± 1.5, FDR ≤ 0.1), among them 42 circRNA were upregulated and 12 circRNA were downregulated. All differentially expressed circRNA between the 0-h and 4-h groups were subjected to circinteractome analysis and identified networks of circRNA-protein and circRNA-miRNA were further subjected to "micro-RNA target filter analysis" in Ingenuity Pathway Analyses, which resulted in the identification of miRNA targeted mRNAs. A comparison of these circRNA target mRNAs with LH-induced mRNAs identified Runx2, Egfr, Areg, Sult1el, Cyp19a1, Cyp11a1, and Hsd17b1 as targets of circKif2, circVcan, circMast4, and circMIIt10. These newly identified LH/hCG-induced circRNA, their target miRNA and protein networks provide new insights into the complex interactions associated with periovulatory follicular development.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Animals ; Mice ; RNA, Circular/genetics ; Granulosa Cells ; Ovarian Follicle ; Cholesterol Side-Chain Cleavage Enzyme ; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1
    Chemical Substances RNA, Circular ; Cholesterol Side-Chain Cleavage Enzyme (EC 1.14.15.6) ; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1 (EC 1.14.14.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms241713078
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  6. Article: Editorial: Regulation of Dynamic Changes and Remodeling Events During the Formation, Rescue and Regression of the Corpus Luteum.

    Vanselow, Jens / Christenson, Lane K / Pate, Joy L

    Frontiers in endocrinology

    2020  Volume 11, Page(s) 244

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cell Differentiation ; Corpus Luteum/blood supply ; Corpus Luteum/cytology ; Corpus Luteum/physiology ; Corpus Luteum Maintenance ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial ; Introductory Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2592084-4
    ISSN 1664-2392
    ISSN 1664-2392
    DOI 10.3389/fendo.2020.00244
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  7. Article ; Online: Loss of Cnot6l Impairs Inosine RNA Modifications in Mouse Oocytes

    Pavla Brachova / Nehemiah S. Alvarez / Lane K. Christenson

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 3, p

    2021  Volume 1191

    Abstract: Mammalian oocytes must degrade maternal transcripts through a process called translational mRNA decay, in which maternal mRNA undergoes translational activation, followed by deadenylation and mRNA decay. Once a transcript is translationally activated, it ...

    Abstract Mammalian oocytes must degrade maternal transcripts through a process called translational mRNA decay, in which maternal mRNA undergoes translational activation, followed by deadenylation and mRNA decay. Once a transcript is translationally activated, it becomes deadenylated by the CCR4-NOT complex. Knockout of CCR4-NOT Transcription Complex Subunit 6 Like ( Cnot6l ), a deadenylase within the CCR4-NOT complex, results in mRNA decay defects during metaphase I (MI) entry. Knockout of B-cell translocation gene-4 ( Btg4 ), an adaptor protein of the CCR4-NOT complex, results in mRNA decay defects following fertilization. Therefore, mechanisms controlling mRNA turnover have significant impacts on oocyte competence and early embryonic development. Post-transcriptional inosine RNA modifications can impact mRNA stability, possibly through a translation mechanism. Here, we assessed inosine RNA modifications in oocytes, eggs, and embryos from Cnot6l -/- and Btg4 -/- mice, which display stabilization of mRNA and over-translation of the stabilized transcripts. If inosine modifications have a role in modulating RNA stability, we hypothesize that in these mutant backgrounds, we would observe changes or a disruption in inosine mRNA modifications. To test this, we used a computational approach to identify inosine RNA modifications in total and polysomal RNA-seq data during meiotic maturation (GV, MI, and MII stages). We observed pronounced depletion of inosine mRNA modifications in samples from Cnot6l -/- , but not in Btg4 -/- mice. Additionally, analysis of ribosome-associated RNA revealed clearance of inosine modified mRNA. These observations suggest a novel mechanism of mRNA clearance during oocyte maturation, in which inosine-containing transcripts decay in an independent, but parallel mechanism to CCR4-NOT deadenylation.
    Keywords inosine RNA modifications ; oocyte ; RNA decay ; CCR4-NOT ; GV-to-MII transition ; polysome ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Article ; Online: Single-Particle Interferometric Reflectance Imaging Characterization of Individual Extracellular Vesicles and Population Dynamics.

    Deng, Fengyan / Ratri, Anamika / Deighan, Clayton / Daaboul, George / Geiger, Paige C / Christenson, Lane K

    Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE

    2022  , Issue 179

    Abstract: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanometer-sized vesicles with a lipid bilayer that are secreted by most cells. EVs carry a multitude of different biological molecules, including protein, lipid, DNA, and RNA, and are postulated to facilitate cell-to-cell ...

    Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanometer-sized vesicles with a lipid bilayer that are secreted by most cells. EVs carry a multitude of different biological molecules, including protein, lipid, DNA, and RNA, and are postulated to facilitate cell-to-cell communication in diverse tissues and organs. Recently, EVs have attracted significant attention as biomarkers for diagnostics and therapeutic agents for various diseases. Many methods have been developed for EV characterization. However, current methods for EV analysis all have different limitations. Thus, developing efficient and effective methods for EV isolation and characterization remains one of the crucial steps for this cutting-edge research field as it matures. Here, we provide a detailed protocol outlining a single-particle interferometric reflectance imaging sensor (SP-IRIS), as a method that is capable of detecting and characterizing EVs from unpurified biological sources and purified EVs by other methodologies. This advanced technique can be used for multi-level and comprehensive measurements for the analysis of EV size, EV count, EV phenotype, and biomarker colocalization.
    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers/metabolism ; Extracellular Vesicles/metabolism ; Interferometry ; Population Dynamics ; Proteins/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Video-Audio Media ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2259946-0
    ISSN 1940-087X ; 1940-087X
    ISSN (online) 1940-087X
    ISSN 1940-087X
    DOI 10.3791/62988
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  9. Article ; Online: Granulosa Cell Specific Loss of Adar in Mice Delays Ovulation, Oocyte Maturation and Leads to Infertility.

    Nelson, Rikki N / Chakravarthi, V Praveen / Ratri, Anamika / Hong, Xiaoman / Gossen, Jan A / Christenson, Lane K

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 22

    Abstract: Adenosine deaminases acting on RNA-(ADAR) comprise one family of RNA editing enzymes that specifically catalyze adenosine to inosine (A-to-I) editing. A granulosa cell (GC) specific Adar depleted mouse model [Adar flox/flox:Cyp19a1-Cre/+ (gcAdarKO)] was ... ...

    Abstract Adenosine deaminases acting on RNA-(ADAR) comprise one family of RNA editing enzymes that specifically catalyze adenosine to inosine (A-to-I) editing. A granulosa cell (GC) specific Adar depleted mouse model [Adar flox/flox:Cyp19a1-Cre/+ (gcAdarKO)] was used to evaluate the role of ADAR1 during the periovulatory period. Loss of Adar in GCs led to failure to ovulate at 16 h post-hCG, delayed oocyte germinal vesicle breakdown and severe infertility. RNAseq analysis of GC collected from gcAdarKO and littermate control mice at 0 and 4 h post-hCG following a super-ovulatory dose of eCG (48 h), revealed minimal differences after eCG treatment alone (0 h), consistent with normal folliculogenesis observed histologically and uterine estrogenic responses. In contrast, 300 differential expressed genes (DEGs; >1.5-fold change and FDRP < 0.1) were altered at 4 h post-hCG. Ingenuity pathway analysis identified many downstream targets of estrogen and progesterone pathways, while multiple genes involved in inflammatory responses were upregulated in the gcAdarKO GCs. Temporal expression analysis of GCs at 0, 4, 8, and 12 h post-hCG of Ifi44, Ifit1, Ifit3b, and Oas1g and Ovgp1 confirmed upregulation of these inflammatory and interferon genes and downregulation of Ovgp1 a glycoprotein involved in oocyte zona pellucida stability. Thus, loss of ADAR1 in GCs leads to increased expression of inflammatory and interferon response genes which are temporally linked to ovulation failure, alterations in oocyte developmental progression and infertility.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Animals ; Mice ; Ovulation/genetics ; Granulosa Cells ; Interferons ; Infertility/genetics ; Oocytes ; Adenosine
    Chemical Substances Interferons (9008-11-1) ; Adenosine (K72T3FS567)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms232214001
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  10. Article ; Online: Improving Reproducibility to Meet Minimal Information for Studies of Extracellular Vesicles 2018 Guidelines in Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis.

    Snyder, Orman L / Campbell, Alexander W / Christenson, Lane K / Weiss, Mark L

    Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE

    2021  , Issue 177

    Abstract: Nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) has been one of several characterization methods used for extracellular vesicle (EV) research since 2006. Many consider that NTA instruments and their software packages can be easily utilized following minimal ... ...

    Abstract Nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) has been one of several characterization methods used for extracellular vesicle (EV) research since 2006. Many consider that NTA instruments and their software packages can be easily utilized following minimal training and that size calibration is feasible in-house. As both NTA acquisition and software analysis constitute EV characterization, they are addressed in Minimal Information for Studies of Extracellular Vesicles 2018 (MISEV2018). In addition, they have been monitored by Transparent Reporting and Centralizing Knowledge in Extracellular Vesicle Research (EV-TRACK) to improve the robustness of EV experiments (e.g., minimize experimental variation due to uncontrolled factors). Despite efforts to encourage the reporting of methods and controls, many published research papers fail to report critical settings needed to reproduce the original NTA observations. Few papers report the NTA characterization of negative controls or diluents, evidently assuming that commercially available products, such as phosphate-buffered saline or ultrapure distilled water, are particulate-free. Similarly, positive controls or size standards are seldom reported by researchers to verify particle sizing. The Stokes-Einstein equation incorporates sample viscosity and temperature variables to determine particle displacement. Reporting the stable laser chamber temperature during the entire sample video collection is, therefore, an essential control measure for accurate replication. The filtration of samples or diluents is also not routinely reported, and if so, the specifics of the filter (manufacturer, membrane material, pore size) and storage conditions are seldom included. The International Society for Extracellular Vesicle (ISEV)'s minimal standards of acceptable experimental detail should include a well-documented NTA protocol for the characterization of EVs. The following experiment provides evidence that an NTA analysis protocol needs to be established by the individual researcher and included in the methods of publications that use NTA characterization as one of the options to fulfill MISEV2018 requirements for single vesicle characterization.
    MeSH term(s) Extracellular Vesicles ; Filtration ; Nanoparticles ; Particle Size ; Reproducibility of Results
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Video-Audio Media
    ZDB-ID 2259946-0
    ISSN 1940-087X ; 1940-087X
    ISSN (online) 1940-087X
    ISSN 1940-087X
    DOI 10.3791/63059
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