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Defining the Role of Progesterone Signaling in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Using Fallopian Tube Models
Diandra M Vaval Taylor1, Jason A Guerrero2, Tova M Bergsten1
1University of Illinois at Chicago.
Research Square
|July 29, 2026
Summary
Progesterone may inhibit high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) cell migration and reduce angiogenesis markers. This hormone
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Metabolomics
- Cancer Biology
Background:
- High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy.
- Evidence suggests HGSOC originates in the fallopian tube epithelium.
- Tumor cell migration may be influenced by the tumor microenvironment's metabolites.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the metabolic profile of co-cultures using murine ovaries and tumorigenic murine oviductal epithelial cells.
- Identify metabolites influencing tumor cell behavior and migration.
- Explore the role of progesterone in HGSOC progression.
Main Methods:
- Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) to analyze metabolic profiles.
- Co-culture of murine ovaries with tumorigenic murine oviductal epithelial (MOE) cells.
- RNA sequencing to assess gene expression changes.
Main Results:
- Progesterone levels increased in co-cultures; it reduced tumor cell adhesion and migration.
- Progesterone's inhibitory effect on migration was not seen with additional oncogenic drivers (e.g., mutant p53).
- Progesterone downregulated angiogenesis markers and decreased cancer stem cell markers at higher concentrations.
Conclusions:
- Fallopian tube-derived models are valuable for HGSOC research.
- Progesterone shows potential as a modulator of HGSOC cell behavior and metastasis.
- Further research into hormone-mediated regulation of cell migration is warranted.
