Effects of estrogen and estrogenic compounds, 4-tert-octylphenol, and bisphenol A on the uterine contraction and contraction-associated proteins in rats

BS An, HJ Ahn, HS Kang, EM Jung, H Yang… - Molecular and cellular …, 2013 - Elsevier
BS An, HJ Ahn, HS Kang, EM Jung, H Yang, EJ Hong, EB Jeung
Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 2013Elsevier
We examined the effects of estradiol (E2), 4-tert-octylphenol (OP), and bisphenol A (BPA) on
uterine contractions in immature rats. The expression and localization of contraction-
associated proteins (CAPs), and contractility of rat uterus with a collagen gel contraction
assay were analyzed. E2, OP, and BPA all increased oxytocin (OT)-related pathway, while
the prostaglandin-related signaling was reduced. Interestingly, E2 and estrogenic
compounds showed distinct effects on the contractile activity of uterine cells. E2 enhanced …
We examined the effects of estradiol (E2), 4-tert-octylphenol (OP), and bisphenol A (BPA) on uterine contractions in immature rats. The expression and localization of contraction-associated proteins (CAPs), and contractility of rat uterus with a collagen gel contraction assay were analyzed. E2, OP, and BPA all increased oxytocin (OT)-related pathway, while the prostaglandin-related signaling was reduced. Interestingly, E2 and estrogenic compounds showed distinct effects on the contractile activity of uterine cells. E2 enhanced the contractility, while OP and BPA significantly decreased it. Immunohistochemical analysis of CAPs showed distinct regulation of prostaglandin F receptor localization by E2 and estrogenic compounds, which may explain the different contractile activities of those reagents. In summary, we demonstrate that E2, OP, and BPA regulate CAP expression in a similar manner in the immature rat uterus, however, the effects on contractile activity were modulated differently. These findings suggest that OP and BPA interfere with uterine contractility.
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