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Control of fibronectin synthesis by rat granulosa cells in culture

Journal Article · · Endocrinology; (United States)
The secreted and cellular (/sup 35/S)methionine-radiolabeled proteins of cultured rat granulosa cells were separated by electrophoresis on sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) polyacrylamide gradient slab gels. From 24 to 72 h of culture FSH increased the intensity of labeling of most of the secreted proteins. A 220,000-dalton protein, however, increased in intensity only in control cultures and became the major secreted protein after 72 h, comprising 20% of the total radiolabeled proteins. This protein was identified as fibronectin by immunoprecipitation. There was no increase in the secreted or cellular fibronectin in FSH- or testosterone- and insulin-treated cultures. These studies indicate that a component of extracellular matrix is a major secretory product of unstimulated immature granulosa cells. As hormones induce the differentiated functions of granulosa cells in culture, the secretion of fibronectin is inhibited.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Toronto, Ontario
OSTI ID:
5617207
Journal Information:
Endocrinology; (United States), Journal Name: Endocrinology; (United States) Vol. 115:5; ISSN ENDOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English