Effects of vinclozolin exposure on the expression and activity of SIRT1 and SIRT6 in the porcine ovary.

Effects of vinclozolin exposure on the expression and activity of SIRT1 and SIRT6 in the porcine ovary. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2019 Feb;70(1): Authors: Gorczyca G, Wartalski K, Tabarowski Z, Duda M Abstract Within the mammalian reproductive system sirtuin 1 and 6 (SIRT1, SIRT6) are considered to contribute to steroid hormone signaling and control of reproductive physiology. Therefore, the specific question is whether and how a commonly used dicarboximide fungicide with antiandrogenic activity, vinclozolin (Vnz) alters SIRT1 and SIRT6 expression and whether both investigated sirtuins positively affect survival of the follicles after vinclozolin exposure. Immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry were performed to localize SIRT1 and SIRT6 expression in cultured granulosa cells (GCs; 48 hours) and whole ovarian follicles (24 hours) after treatment with two androgens, testosterone (T; 10-7 M) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT; 10-7 M), and an antiandrogen, Vnz (1.4 x 10-5 M), separately and in combinations. Granulosal and follicular mRNA and protein expression of both sirtuins was also investigated by real-time PCR and Western blot. In addition, their concentration and activity was studied by immunoenzymatic and fluorescence assays. Our observations: (1) demonstrate the presence of both investigated sirtuins in ovarian cells, (2) show their potential involvement in the control of follicular atresia because of increased SIRT1/SIRT6 expression...
Source: Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: J Physiol Pharmacol Source Type: research