The trophoblast lineage differentiation represents a rate-limiting step in successful embryo implantation. Adhesion, invasion and migration processes within the trophoblast are governed by several transcription factors. Among them, CDX2 is a critical regulator shaping the destiny of the trophoblast. While its altered expression is a linchpin initiating embryo implantation in mice, the precise influence of CDX2 on the functionality and lineage differentiation of early human trophoblast remains unclear. In this study, we employed well-established human trophoblast stem cell (hTSC) lines with CDX2 overexpression coupled with a 3D in vitro culture system for early human embryos. We revealed that the downregulation of CDX2 is a prerequisite for syncytialization during human embryo implantation based on immunofluorescence, transcriptome analysis, CUT-tag sequencing and the construction of 3D human trophoblast organoids. While CDX2 overexpression inhibited syncytialization, it propelled hTSC proliferation and invasive migration. CDX2 exerted its influence by interacting with CGA, PTGS2, GCM1, LEF1 and CDH2, thereby hindering premature differentiation of the syncytiotrophoblast. CDX2 overexpression enhanced the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of human trophoblast organoids. In summary, our study provides insights into the molecular characteristics of trophoblast differentiation and development in humans, laying a theoretical foundation for advancing research in embryo implantation. In the study, we found that downregulation of CDX2 during implantation is a prerequisite for human trophoblast cell fusion. In addition, sustained high expression of CDX2 in the human trophoblast leads to significant downregulation of fusion genes and promotes human trophoblast cell proliferation, as well as enhanced invasive migration.image
基金:
National Natural Science Foundation of China [82360305, 32130034]; Kunming University of Science and Technology Medical School research development fund project [SRDP-2023-003]; Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program [XDYC-MY-2022-0055]; Social development projects of Yunnan Province [202302AA310044]; Reproductive Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Center of Yunnan Province [2022LCZXKF-SZ05]; National Key Research and Development Program of China [2022YFA1103100]; Major Basic Research Project of Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province [202102AA100053]
第一作者机构:[1]Kunming Univ Sci & Technol, Fac Life Sci & Technol, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[2]First Peoples Hosp Yunnan Prov, Dept Reprod Med, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[3]Kunming Univ Sci & Technol, Affiliated Hosp, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[4]First Peoples Hosp Yunnan Prov, Dept Reprod Med, NHC Key Lab Hlth Birth & Birth Defect Prevent West, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[5]Kunming Univ Sci & Technol, Inst Primate Translat Med, State Key Lab Primate Biomed Res, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China
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通讯机构:[2]First Peoples Hosp Yunnan Prov, Dept Reprod Med, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[3]Kunming Univ Sci & Technol, Affiliated Hosp, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[4]First Peoples Hosp Yunnan Prov, Dept Reprod Med, NHC Key Lab Hlth Birth & Birth Defect Prevent West, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China[6]KUST YPFPH Reprod Med Joint Res Ctr, Kunming, Yunnan, Peoples R China
推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Rong Lujuan,Xiang Lifeng,Ai Zongyong,et al.The impact of dynamic caudal type homeobox 2 expression on the differentiation of human trophoblast lineage during implantation[J].CELL PROLIFERATION.2024,57(12):doi:10.1111/cpr.13729.
APA:
Rong, Lujuan,Xiang, Lifeng,Ai, Zongyong,Niu, Baohua,Wang, Yaqing...&Wu, Ze.(2024).The impact of dynamic caudal type homeobox 2 expression on the differentiation of human trophoblast lineage during implantation.CELL PROLIFERATION,57,(12)
MLA:
Rong, Lujuan,et al."The impact of dynamic caudal type homeobox 2 expression on the differentiation of human trophoblast lineage during implantation".CELL PROLIFERATION 57..12(2024)