Leptin and IGF1 receptors in alpaca (Vicugna pacos) ovaries

Folliculogenesis and ovulation are regulated by gonadotrophins and other factors such as Insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and leptin. In various species the presence of IGF1 receptor (IGF1R) and leptin receptor (ObR) has been detected in the ovary, but not in the alpaca. Thus, the aim of the pres...

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Published in:Animal reproduction science 2019-01, Vol.200, p.96-104
Main Authors: Gallelli, M.F., Bianchi, C., Lombardo, D., Rey, F., Rodriguez, F.M., Castillo, V.A., Miragaya, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Alpaca
IGF1 receptor
Leptin receptor
Ovarian steroids
Ovary
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Summary:Folliculogenesis and ovulation are regulated by gonadotrophins and other factors such as Insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and leptin. In various species the presence of IGF1 receptor (IGF1R) and leptin receptor (ObR) has been detected in the ovary, but not in the alpaca. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of these receptors in this tissue and analyze if the presence of these receptors in the ovary is related to the presence of a corpus luteum (CL) and if abundances, as determined by immunostaining intensity vary with follicle size. The IGF1R and ObR were identified in primary and secondary follicles, granulosa and theca interna cells of tertiary follicles and in CL. There were greater abundances of IGF1R in granulosa cells of tertiary follicles of ovaries without compared with those with CL. In both groups, the immunostaining of granulosa cells was greater than in theca interna cells. The abundance of ObR was greater in primary and secondary follicles, and theca interna cells of tertiary follicles in ovaries with than those without CL. Immunostaining of granulosa cells was greater than theca interna cells only in ovaries without CL. There were no differences in the abundance of ObR and IGF1R between primary and secondary follicles and granulosa cells of tertiary follicles, neither in ovaries with or without CL. The abundance of IGF1R was not correlated with abundance of ObR neither in ovaries with or without CL. These results indicate a possible role for IGF and leptin in ovarian function. Furthermore, these receptors could be regulated by ovarian steroid hormones because abundance of these receptors in ovaries varies depending on whether there is a CL present in the ovary.
ISSN:0378-4320
1873-2232
DOI:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.12.001