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  • Reproductive Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Hyperandrogenism is associated with ovarian dysfunction and altered follicular development.
  • Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying ovarian response to induced folliculogenesis in hyperandrogenic states is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate ovarian function and molecular changes during induced folliculogenesis in a hyperandrogenic rat model.
  • To evaluate the impact of hyperandrogenism on ovarian steroidogenesis, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

Main Methods:

  • Female rats were treated with equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) to induce folliculogenesis, with or without dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) to induce hyperandrogenism.
  • Ovarian mRNA levels of key genes (PGC1α, NCoR, steroidogenic enzymes, COX2) were assessed using real-time PCR.
  • Serum steroid hormones, oxidative status, and inflammatory markers were quantified.

Main Results:

  • eCG-induced folliculogenesis increased PGC1α and decreased NCoR mRNA levels, elevated estradiol (E2), and upregulated CYP19A.
  • Hyperandrogenic conditions enhanced pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant statuses and maintained higher NCoR mRNA levels.
  • Steroidogenic enzyme alterations in hyperandrogenic states resulted in testosterone accumulation and an unfavorable E2/testosterone ratio.

Conclusions:

  • Induced folliculogenesis in hyperandrogenic rats leads to abnormal follicular development.
  • Hyperandrogenism exacerbates oxidative stress and inflammation during induced folliculogenesis.
  • Altered ovarian steroidogenesis and gene expression contribute to reproductive dysfunction in hyperandrogenic conditions.