| Upregulation of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator expression by oestrogen and Bak Foong Pill in mouse uteri. | |
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PMID: 11589624 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) has been shown to be expressed in the female reproductive tract, its functional role in the uterus is not fully understood. The present study investigated a possible physiological role of CFTR by comparing the effects of 17beta-oestradiol and Bak Foong Pill (BFP), an over-the-counter Chinese medicine used for centuries for the treatment of various gynaecological disorders, on uterus size and the expression of CFTR in the uterus of ovariectomised mice using RT-PCR. Treatment of ovariectomised mice with 17beta-oestradiol (0.2 mg/kg, p.o.) for 12 days caused a significant increase in uterine wet weight compared to vehicle. However, treatment with BFP (3 g/kg, p.o.) for the same period failed to increase uterine wet weight, indicating a lack of direct oestrogen-like activity of BFP. Analysis of CFTR mRNA expression in the harvested uteri using RT-PCR showed that both 17beta-oestradiol and BFP induced an increase in CFTR mRNA expression in mouse uteri compared to levels observed in vehicle-treated animals. These results suggest that CFTR can be upregulated by oestrogen and BFP, however, the effect exerted by BFP does not seem to be mediated by direct oestrogen-like activity. Regulation of CFTR expression by both oestrogen and gynaecological medication BFP indicates an important role of CFTR in reproductive functions. |
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Authors:
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D K Rowlands; L L Tsang; Y G Cui; Y W Chung; L N Chan; C Q Liu; T James; H C Chan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cell biology international Volume: 25 ISSN: 1065-6995 ISO Abbreviation: Cell Biol. Int. Publication Date: 2001 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-10-08 Completed Date: 2001-12-10 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9307129 Medline TA: Cell Biol Int Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1033-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2001 Academic Press. |
Affiliation:
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Epithelial Cell Biology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong. |
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Animals Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator / biosynthesis*, genetics Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology* Estradiol / pharmacology* Female Mice Mice, Inbred ICR Organ Size / drug effects RNA, Messenger / biosynthesis Transcriptional Activation Up-Regulation* Uterus / anatomy & histology, drug effects, metabolism* |
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0/Drugs, Chinese Herbal; 0/RNA, Messenger; 126880-72-6/Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator; 50-28-2/Estradiol |
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