Studies have shown that ghrelin played direct actions in ovarian function, but the direct role of ghrelin in corpus luteum (CL) of pregnant sows has remained obscure. The study aimed to examine the expressions of ghrelin and its functional receptor (GHSR-1a) in the CL of sows during pregnancy, and evaluate the role of ghrelin in CL function of pregnant sows. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that ghrelin and GHSR-1a are both predominantly localized in the luteal cells of pregnant sows CL. Strong immunoreactivity for ghrelin and GHSR-1a is detected at days 20 (early) and 50 (middle), but weak immunoreactivity is observed at days 90 (late) post mating. Similarly, there is a significant effect of pregnant phase on the expression (mRNA and protein) of ghrelin and GHSR-1a in the CL, with higher levels at days 20 (early) and 50 (middle), and lower values at 90 (late) post mating. In vitro, treatments of luteal cells with ghrelin (from 0.01 to 10 ng/mL) are promoted cell viability and P4 secretion in a dose-dependent manner. Ghrelin is also accelerated the LH-induced P4 secretion in luteal cells. Moreover, ghrelin is induced the release and mRNA expression of LH, and increased the release of prostaglandin (PG)E, but reduced the secretion of PGF in luteal cells. In conclusion, the presences of ghrelin and GHSR-1a in the porcine CL during pregnancy, and the stimulatory effect of ghrelin on luteal cells suggest positive regulation by ghrelin in CL function of pregnant sows.
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