Insulin-like growth factors (Igf1 and Igf2) play a key role in growth and development of vertebrates. In mammals, the expression of IGFs is regulated by estradiol-17β (E) via estrogen receptors (ESRs). The expression of igfs can also be regulated by E in fish, while comparative study of this is still lacking. The present study examined tissue distribution of igfs and hepatic expression of igfs and esrs during gonad development in Scatophagus argus by real-time PCR. Serum E concentration was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The hepatic expression of igfs and esrs at gonadal phase III, incubated with either E (0.1, 1 or 10 μM) alone or in combination with estrogen receptor antagonists-fulvestrant, MPP or PHTPP, was measured. igf1 and igf2 expressed highest in liver of both sexes. Igf1, esr1 and esr2b expressions and serum E concentration increased, while igf2 and esr2a expressions decreased, during ovary development. Igfs and esrs expressions increased while serum E concentration maintained low during testis development. In females, E incubation enhanced the expressions of igf1 and esr1 but inhibited that of igf2 and esr2a. Both fulvestrant and MPP inhibited up-regulation effect of E on igf1 and esr1. Fulvestrant enhanced down-regulation effect of E on igf2 and esr2a, but MPP conversely. In males, E incubation enhanced the expressions of igfs, esr1 and esr2a. Fulvestrant and MPP inhibited up-regulation effect of E on igfs and esr1. PHTPP inhibited igf1 and esr2 expressions in both sexes. Our results indicated that the expression of igfs is regulated by E via Esrs in S. argus.
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Article Synopsis
- IGFBP-2 is a binding protein that regulates insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) and is involved in ovarian follicle development in mammals, but its specific role in chickens is not well understood.
- In chicken ovarian granulosa cells, IGFBP-2 expression increases after follicle selection, promoting cell proliferation and progesterone synthesis in early-stage cells (Pre-GCs), while inhibiting these processes in later-stage cells (Post-GCs).
- The expression of IGFBP-2 is influenced by reproductive hormones, with estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormone decreasing its levels and progesterone increasing it, highlighting its importance in chicken follicle development and hormonal regulation.
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