The polymorphic insertion of the luteinizing hormone receptor “insLQ” show a negative association to LHR gene expression and to the follicular fluid hormonal profile in human small antral follicles

T. Borgbo, J. Chrudimska, M. Macek, J. V. Jeppesen, J. A. Bøtkjær, S. G. Kristensen, K. T. Macklon, E. Ernst, L. L. Hansen, C. Yding Andersen*

*Corresponding author for this work
1 Citation (Scopus)

Abstract

The luteinizing hormone receptor (LHCGR) has a little studied polymorphic 6 bp insertion (rs4539842/insLQ). This study has evaluated the insLQ polymorphism in relation to potential associations with hormonal characteristics of human small antral follicles (hSAFs). In total, 310 hSAFs were collected from 86 women undergoing fertility preservation. Analysis included hormonal profile of 297 follicular fluid (FF) samples and 148 corresponding granulosa cells samples were evaluated by qPCR for selected genes. Significantly reduced and non-detectable mRNA levels of anti-Müllerian hormone receptor II (AMHR2) and LHCGR, respectively, were observed for insLQ/insLQ compared to –/insLQ and the −/− genotypes. Moreover, LHCGR and CYP19a1 together with oestradiol and inhibin-B were significantly increased in –/insLQ compared to the −/− genotype. The homozygous insLQ genotype showed strong significant associations to GC specific genes LHCGR and CYP19a1, which may translate into significant changes in FF hormone profiles and an altered LH signaling.

Original languageEnglish
JournalMolecular and Cellular Endocrinology
Volume460
Pages (from-to)57-62
Number of pages6
ISSN0303-7207
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2018

Keywords

  • Follicle fluid
  • Human small antral follicles
  • LHR
  • rs4539842

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The polymorphic insertion of the luteinizing hormone receptor “insLQ” show a negative association to LHR gene expression and to the follicular fluid hormonal profile in human small antral follicles'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this