Browsing by Subject "Decidua"

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    Comparative analyses on expression of galectins1-4, 7-10 and 12 in first trimester placenta, decidua and isolated trophoblast cells in vitro
    (Universidad de Murcia. Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología, 2016) Unverdorben, Laura; Jeschke, Udo; Santoso, Laura; Hofmann, Simone; Kuhn, Christina; Arck, Petra; Hutter, Stefan
    Introduction: Galectins are members of the mammalian β-galactoside-binding proteins, which recognize Galβ1-4GlcNAc sequences of several cell surface oligosaccharides. Plenty of galectins are already described in human tissue, especially in placenta. Here, gal-1-4, 7-10 and gal-12 were investigated systematically in trophoblast and decidua cells of first trimester placentas. Material and methods: Within this study, 15 first trimester placentas after induced abortion (7th-14th week of gestation) were examined with immunohistology and immunofluorescence based on a scoring system. Moreover, isolated and cultivated trophoblast cells from the first trimester were analyzed and evaluated for expression of gal-1-4, gal-7-10 and gal-12 at mRNA and protein level with real-time RTPolymerase chain Reaction/PCR (Taq-Man). Double immunofluorescence with trophoblast specific markers identified galectin expressing cells at the feto-maternal interface. Results: We could detect immunohistochemical staining of galectins 1-4, 7-10 and 12 in first trimester placenta: all examined galectins were found in the cytotrophoblast (CTB) and syncytiotrophoblast (SCT). Gal-1, -2, -3, -4, -7, -8, -9, -10 and -12 were identified in extravillous trophoblast cells (EVT) in immunohistology and immunoflourescence. The expression of gal-1, -9, - 10, and gal-12 increased after 96h incubation in vitro without stimulation at mRNA level, while gal-2, -3, -4, -7 and -8 were decreased. Discussion and conclusion: This study describes a systematic analysis of the expression of gal-1-4, gal-7-10 and gal-12 in first trimester placentas and isolated trophoblast cells. Expression levels at mRNA level and the change within 96h cultivation in vitro indicate a possible influence on syncytium building of trophoblast cell on expression of galectins. Therefore, an interaction of galectins in vitro in syncytium building is possible.
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    Expression of toll-like receptors in the human decidua
    (Murcia : F. Hernández, 2007) Krikun, G.; Lockwood, C.J.; Abrahams, V.M.; Mor, G.; Paidas, M.; Guller, S.
    Background: Successful trophoblast invasion and transformation of the maternal spiral arteries requires that the pregnant endometrium (i.e., decidua) act in an immunologically paradoxical fashion, accepting the semi-allogenic placenta, while maintaining host defenses against an array of microbial pathogens. In contrast to the growing evidence that the immune surveillance molecules known as Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are expressed by trophoblasts and fetal membranes, to date, no studies have been conducted on the decidua. Methods: Decidual tissues and cells were obtained from women undergoing first trimester elective terminations or repeat Cesarean sections and analyzed at both the protein and mRNA level. Results: We now demonstrate for the first time that human decidua differentially express TLRs and their downstream signaling molecules as well as TLR stimulated induction of cytokine production in the first and third trimester of pregnancy. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the decidua is a critical component of the innate immune response in pregnancy. Moreover, the results have implications for the success or failure of compromised pregnancies in early or late gestation