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| Author(s): |
Della-Colleta, Heloisa H. M.
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Carvalho, Hernandes F.
Total Authors: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY; v. 96, n. 5, p. 8-pg., 2018-10-01. |
| Abstract | |
Hyaluronan (HA) has been implicated in tissue remodeling, healing, and tumor growth. This study investigated the variation in hyaluronan content, distribution, and metabolism in the rat ventral prostate (VP) in response to androgen deprivation after castration. The mRNA abundance of hyaluronan synthases (Has1-3) and hyaluronidases (Hyal 1-3) were assessed by reverse transcription (RT)-PCR and iminunohistochemistry, respectively. The results demonstrated an increased concentration, but an overall reduction in HA content. HA was located in both epithelium and stroma of the prostate of both the noncastrated and castrated animals. Quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) showed that Hasl and Has2 are major synthases, and that Hyal 1 was the predominant hydrolase expressed in the VP. qRT-PCR also showed that Hasl and Has2 mRNA increased transiently after castration, whereas Has3 mRNA declined markedly. While Hyal 1 mRNA increased slowly up to day 21 after castration, Hyal 2 and Hyal 3 mRNA dropped significantly. CD44 was found in the epithelial cells and in some stromal cells in both hormonal conditions. In conclusion, castration results in increased abundance of Hasl and Has2 mRNA, but is associated with a decrease in the total content of HA, with an increased concentration, and a predominance of short-chain HA molecules. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/16150-6 - Androgen regulation, sinalization and cellular interactions in prostate development, physiology and regression |
| Grantee: | Hernandes Faustino de Carvalho |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 05/02601-5 - Epigenetic mechanisms in the regulation of androgen receptor expression in the prostate |
| Grantee: | Hernandes Faustino de Carvalho |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |