Autologous granulosa cell coculture demonstrates zygote suppression of granulosa cell steroidogenesis

D. B. Seifer, M. R. Freeman, A. C. Gardiner, G. A. Hill, A. L. Schneyer, B. C. Vanderhyden

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Abstract

Objective: To determine if embryos can modulate steroid hormone production by luteinized granulosa cells. Design: Granulosa cells obtained from follicular aspirates were cultured alone or in the presence of a two- pronuclear zygote. The production of E2 and P by these cultures was evaluated by RIA. Setting: In Vitro Fertilization Unit in an academic research environment. Patients: Sixteen women undergoing IVF. Interventions: Standard IVF-ET treatment cycle using leuprolide acetate for pituitary desensitization before hMG or urofollitropin for ovarian stimulation. Main Outcome Measures: Estradiol and P concentration in culture media of luteinized granulosa cells alone or granulosa cells cocultured with a two- pronuclear embryo. Results: Both E2 and P production by luteinized granulosa cells was reduced when cultured in the presence of an embryo. Conclusions: Human embryos secrete a factor that regulates granulosa cell steroidogenesis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)425-429
Number of pages5
JournalFertility and sterility
Volume66
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Granulosa cell steroidogenesis
  • autologous granulosa cell coculture
  • embryo development
  • estradiol
  • progesterone

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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