Estrogens and androgens affect human luteal cell function

Anna Tropea, Antonio Lanzone, Federica Tiberi, Federica Romani, Stefania Catino, Rosanna Apa

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Abstract

To evaluate estrogens (Es)--E2, estrone (E1), and estriol--and androgens--T and androstendione (A)-effect on P, prostaglandin (PG) F2α, PGE2, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) release and on VEGF expression in human luteal cells. To elucidate whether androgens effects were direct or mediated by their conversion in Es, an aromatase inhibitor was used. Finally, the luteal effect of the non-aromatizable dihydrotestosterone was evaluated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2257-2263
Number of pages7
JournalFertility and Sterility
Volume94
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Androgens
  • Aromatase Inhibitors
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Dinoprost
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
  • Estrogens
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Luteal Cells
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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