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Fallopian tube rheology regulates epithelial cell differentiation and function to enhance cilia formation and coordination

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  • Melati S. Abdul Halim

    (Monash University, Clayton)

  • Jennifer M. Dyson

    (Monash University, Clayton
    Monash University, Clayton)

  • Max M. Gong

    (Trine University)

  • Moira K. O’Bryan

    (University of Melbourne, Parkville)

  • Reza Nosrati

    (Monash University, Clayton)

Abstract

The rheological properties of the extracellular fluid in the female reproductive tract vary spatiotemporally, however, the effect on the behaviour of epithelial cells that line the tract is unexplored. Here, we reveal that epithelial cells respond to the elevated viscosity of culture media by modulating their development and functionality to enhance cilia formation and coordination. Specifically, ciliation increases by 4-fold and cilia beating frequency decreases by 30% when cells are cultured at 100 mPa·s. Further, cilia manifest a coordinated beating pattern that can facilitate the formation of metachronal waves. At the cellular level, viscous loading activates the TRPV4 channel in the epithelial cells to increase intracellular Ca2+, subsequently decreasing the mitochondrial membrane potential level for ATP production to maintain cell viability and function. Our findings provide additional insights into the role of elevated tubal fluid viscosity in promoting ciliation and coordinating their beating—a potential mechanism to facilitate the transport of egg and embryo, suggesting possible therapeutic opportunities for infertility treatment.

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  • Melati S. Abdul Halim & Jennifer M. Dyson & Max M. Gong & Moira K. O’Bryan & Reza Nosrati, 2024. "Fallopian tube rheology regulates epithelial cell differentiation and function to enhance cilia formation and coordination," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-14, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-51481-9
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51481-9
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