Regulation of extravillous trophoblast invasion by uterine natural killer cells is dependent on gestational age
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Lash, Gendie; Otun, Harry; Innes, Barbara; Percival, Kathryn; Searle, Roger F; Robson, Stephen; Bulmer, Judith
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BACKGROUND Extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cell invasion of uterine decidua and the inner third of myometrium is critical for successful pregnancy. Many decidual factors are likely to play a role in regulating this process. We have previously shown that cytokines, known to be produced by uterine natural killer (uNK) cells, such as TNF-α, TGF-β1 and IFN-γ inhibit EVT invasion. We therefore hypothesized that supernatants from purified uNK cells would inhibit EVT invasion. METHODS AND...[Show more]
dc.contributor.author | Lash, Gendie | |
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dc.contributor.author | Otun, Harry | |
dc.contributor.author | Innes, Barbara | |
dc.contributor.author | Percival, Kathryn | |
dc.contributor.author | Searle, Roger F | |
dc.contributor.author | Robson, Stephen | |
dc.contributor.author | Bulmer, Judith | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-01-17T02:35:39Z | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0268-1161 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/258438 | |
dc.description.abstract | BACKGROUND Extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cell invasion of uterine decidua and the inner third of myometrium is critical for successful pregnancy. Many decidual factors are likely to play a role in regulating this process. We have previously shown that cytokines, known to be produced by uterine natural killer (uNK) cells, such as TNF-α, TGF-β1 and IFN-γ inhibit EVT invasion. We therefore hypothesized that supernatants from purified uNK cells would inhibit EVT invasion. METHODS AND RESULTS Total unfractionated decidual cell supernatants from 8 to 10 weeks gestation increased EVT invasion from placental villous explants, although uNK cell supernatants from 8 to 10 weeks gestation had no effect. In contrast, both total decidual and uNK cell supernatants from 12 to 14 weeks gestation stimulated EVT invasion. MMP-2, uPA, PAI-1 and PAI-2 levels did not differ under any of the conditions tested, whereas MMP-9 levels were increased in the presence of both total decidual and uNK cell supernatants from both gestational age groups. There was a decrease in the level of EVT apoptosis in the presence of uNK cell supernatant from 12 to 14 weeks, but not 8–10 weeks, gestation. CONCLUSIONS Decidual uNK cell supernatants from 12 to 14 weeks gestational age stimulated EVT invasion, potentially by increasing MMP9 levels and reducing apoptosis. Total decidual cell isolates stimulated EVT invasion at both gestational ages investigated, potentially reflecting the complex nature of these cell culture supernatants. | |
dc.description.sponsorship | This project was supported by funding from BBSRC (S19967). | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.language.iso | en_AU | |
dc.publisher | British Academy and Oxford University Press | |
dc.rights | © 2010 The Authors | |
dc.source | Human Reproduction | |
dc.subject | uterine natural killer cells | |
dc.subject | extravillous trophoblast | |
dc.subject | invasion | |
dc.subject | apoptosis | |
dc.subject | protease | |
dc.title | Regulation of extravillous trophoblast invasion by uterine natural killer cells is dependent on gestational age | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
local.description.notes | Imported from ARIES | |
local.identifier.citationvolume | 25 | |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
local.identifier.absfor | 111402 - Obstetrics and Gynaecology | |
local.identifier.ariespublication | U3488905xPUB24006 | |
local.publisher.url | https://academic.oup.com/ | |
local.type.status | Published Version | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Lash, Gendie, Newcastle University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Otun, Harry, Newcastle University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Innes, Barbara, Newcastle University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Percival, Kathryn, Newcastle University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Searle, Roger F, Newcastle University | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Robson, Stephen, College of Health and Medicine, ANU | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Bulmer, Judith, Newcastle University | |
local.description.embargo | 2099-12-31 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.issue | 5 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.startpage | 1137 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.lastpage | 1145 | |
local.identifier.doi | 10.1093/humrep/deq050 | |
dc.date.updated | 2020-12-06T07:20:44Z | |
local.identifier.scopusID | 2-s2.0-77951139244 | |
local.identifier.thomsonID | 000276732800008 | |
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