Modulation of expression of 17-Hydroxylase/17,20 lyase (CYP17) and P450 aromatase (CYP19) by inhibition of MEK1 in a human ovarian granulosa-like tumor cell line

Xiao Huang, Jiewen Jin, Shanmei Shen, Yanjie Xia, Pei Xu, Xiang Zou, Hongwei Wang, Long Yi, Yong Wang, Qian Gao

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Abstract

� 2015 Taylor & Francis. The differential steroid production in the theca and granulosa cells in ovary are resulted from unique enzyme expression profiles. Among them, c-fos, a downstream target of mitogen and extracellular signal-regulated kinases (MEK/ERK) signaling, takes part in this compartment. In this study, we investigated the effect of c-fos on the steady-state levels of CYP17 and CYP19 in human ovarian granulosa-like tumor cell line (KGN) by inhibiting MEK/ERK pathway with PD98059. As a result, our finding demonstrated the distinct distribution patterns of CYP17 and CYP19 in KGN. Moreover, the MEK/ERK pathway functions to inhibit the production of CYP17, while enhance the production of CYP19 in granulosa cells, probably involving a c-fos-dependent mechanism. In conclusion, factors such as c-fos may play a crucial role in the down-regulation of CYP17 and up-regulation of CYP19 in granulosa cells, thereby suppressing androstenedione synthesis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)201-205
Number of pages5
JournalGynecological Endocrinology
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • c-fos
  • CYP17
  • CYP19
  • KGN
  • MEK/ERK

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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