Ovarian aging significantly impacts female fertility, with mitochondrial dysfunction emerging as a key factor. This study investigated the effects of recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) on mitochondrial function and metabolism in aging female reproductive cells. Human granulosa cells (HGL5) were treated with FSH/LH or not. Mitochondrial function was assessed through various assays, including mitochondrial mass, membrane potential, ROS levels, and ATP production. Mitochondrial dynamics and morphology were analyzed using MitoTracker staining. Cellular respiration was measured using a Seahorse Bioenergetics Analyzer. Metabolic reprogramming was evaluated through gene expression analysis and metabolite profiling. In vivo effects were studied using aging mouse oocytes. FSH/LH treatment significantly improved mitochondrial function in aging granulosa cells, increasing mitochondrial mass and membrane potential while reducing ROS levels. Mitochondrial dynamics showed a shift towards fusion and elongation. Cellular respiration, ATP production, and spare respiratory capacity were enhanced. FSH/LH-induced favorable alterations in cellular metabolism, favoring oxidative phosphorylation. In aging mouse oocytes, FSH/LH treatment improved in vitro maturation and mitochondrial health. In conclusion, FSH/LH supplementation ameliorates age-related mitochondrial dysfunction and improves cellular metabolism in aging female reproductive cells.

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