The role of FDX1 in granulosa cell of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Background To explore the development mechanism of PCOS and Transcriptomics was applied to seek the key gene. Methods Transcriptomics marked by UID (unique identifier) technique of granulosa cell in PCOS and control women was carried out and key gene was picked up. Then the key gene in granulosa cell was measured by RT-PCR. Two PCOS models modeling with Letrozole and Testosterone Propionate were implemented and the key gene in granulosa cell of ovary was measured by immunohistochemistry to verify the relation with PCOS. Results GO-enrich of transcriptomics concentrated in domain steroid metabolism and domain mitochondria. Different genes were sought from coexisting in both domain steroid metabolism and domain mitochondria. Finally, five different genes including CYP11A1?CYB5R1?STAR?FDX1 and AMACR were obtained. RT-PCR was implemented to furtherly verify the downregulating mRNA of FDX1 in PCOS, which showed the consistent outcome with the transcriptomics. Level of FDX1 protein in granulosa cell of antral follicle in two PCOS models was measured and decreased. Conclusions FDX1 was related with steroid metabolism and mitochondrial and may participate in the development of PCOS.

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The study explored the development mechanism of PCOS using Transcriptomics to identify key genes. It was found that FDX1 is related to steroid metabolism and mitochondria, potentially participating in the development of PCOS. Experimental results confirmed the importance of FDX1 in the pathogenesis of PCOS.