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MRL/MpJ-Fas(lpr) mice show abnormalities in ovarian function and morphology with the progression of autoimmune disease

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Title: MRL/MpJ-Fas(lpr) mice show abnormalities in ovarian function and morphology with the progression of autoimmune disease
Authors: Otani, Yuki Browse this author
Ichii, Osamu Browse this author →KAKEN DB
Otsuka-Kanazawa, Saori Browse this author →KAKEN DB
Chihara, Masataka Browse this author
Nakamura, Teppei Browse this author
Kon, Yasuhiro Browse this author →KAKEN DB
Keywords: MRL/lpr mice
autoimmune disease
ovary
estrous cycle
ovarian reserve
Issue Date: Sep-2015
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Journal Title: Autoimmunity
Volume: 48
Issue: 6
Start Page: 402
End Page: 411
Publisher DOI: 10.3109/08916934.2015.1031889
PMID: 25857350
Abstract: The immune system is known to affect reproductive function, and maternal-fetal immune tolerance is essential for a successful pregnancy. To investigate the relationship between autoimmune disease and female reproductive function, we performed a comparative analysis of the ovarian phenotypes for C57BL/6 mice, autoimmune disease-prone MRL/MpJ (MRL/+) mice and congenic MRL/MpJ-Fas(lpr) (MRL/lpr) mice harboring a mutation in the Fas gene that speeds disease onset. Both MRL-background strains showed earlier vaginal opening than C57BL/6 mice. The estrous cycle became irregular by 6 and 12 months of age in MRL/lpr mice and mice of the other two strains, respectively. Histological analysis at 3 months revealed that the number of primordial follicles was smaller in MRL-background mice than in C57BL/6 mice after 3 months. In addition, MRL/lpr and MRL/+ mice displayed lower numbers of ovarian follicles and corpora lutea at 3 and 6 months, and 6 and 12 months, respectively, than that in age-matched C57BL/6 mice. MRL/lpr and MRL/+ mice developed ovarian interstitial glands after 3 and 6 months, respectively. In particular, MRL/lpr mice showed numerous infiltrating lymphocytes within the ovarian interstitia, and partially stratified ovarian surface epithelia with more developed microvilli than that observed in C57BL/6 mice at 6 months. No significant differences in serum hormone levels were observed between the strains. In conclusion, MRL/lpr mice display altered ovarian development, morphology and function consistent with the progression of severe autoimmune disease, as these findings are less severe in MRL/+ counterparts.
Rights: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in 'Autoimmunity' on 2015-08-27, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.3109/08916934.2015.1031889
Type: article (author version)
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2115/62751
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Submitter: 昆 泰寛

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