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Immunohistochemical localization of macrophage CD68+, HLA-DR+, L1+ and CD44+ subsets in uterine endometrium during different phases of menstrual cycle.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol ; 2004 Jul; 48(3): 293-303
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-107064
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Different tissue macrophage subsets were immunohistochemically examined in normal endometrial samples collected from proliferative (n=4), peri-ovulatory (n=6) and secretory (n=8) phases of menstrual cycles in women. The different macrophage subsets, namely CD68 (pan macrophage marker), CD44 (transmembrane adhesion molecule), HLA-DR (transmembrane heterodimeric protein involved in antigen presentation) and L1 (calprotectin)-positive cells, as well as, CD45 (common leucocytic antigen)-positive cells were examined on the basis of immunohistochemical staining, and areas of immunoprecipitation were analyzed morphometrically using computer-assisted video imaging system. The stage-specific distribution of receptors for estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PR) in endometrial cells were examined and morphometrically analyzed. There was an increase in the number of CD45+ cells (P < 0.01) and CD68+ cells (P < 0.05) in secretory phase endometrium compared with proliferative and peri-ovulatory phases. There was no remarkable cycle dependent pattern in HLA-DR+ and L1+ cells. However, there was an increase in CD44 immunopositive area in peri-ovulatory (P < 0.05) and in secretory (P < 0.01) phases of endometrium compared with proliferative phase endometrium. A higher (P < 0.01) degree of immunopositivity for ER was observed during peri-ovulatory phase, and for PR, during peri-ovulatory (P < 0.05) and secretory (P < 0.01) phases compared with proliferative phase of cycle. Positive correlations between areas occupied by (i) CD68+ cells and PR (P < 0.01), (ii) HLA-DR+ and L1+ cells (P < 0.05), (iii) CD45+ and CD68+ cells (P < 0.01), (iv) CD45+ and L1+ cells (P < 0.05), and (v) PR and L1+ cells (P < 0.05) were obtained. It appears that the recruitment of different macrophage subsets in human endometrium involves a complex set of endocrine and paracrine factors.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Organ Specificity / Female / Humans / Immunohistochemistry / Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic / Biomarkers / HLA-DR Antigens / Antigens, CD / Hyaluronan Receptors / Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex Language: English Journal: Indian J Physiol Pharmacol Year: 2004 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Organ Specificity / Female / Humans / Immunohistochemistry / Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic / Biomarkers / HLA-DR Antigens / Antigens, CD / Hyaluronan Receptors / Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex Language: English Journal: Indian J Physiol Pharmacol Year: 2004 Type: Article