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MUC1 as a cell surface and secretory component of endometrial epithelium: reduced levels in recurrent miscarriage.

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  • 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Manchester, U.K.
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    • Aplin JD 1
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American Journal of Reproductive Immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989), 01 Mar 1996, 35(3):261-266
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0897.1996.tb00042.x PMID: 8962658 

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The mucin MUC1 is a large, highly glycosylated, hormonally regulated product of endometrial glandular and luminal epithelium with both cell surface-associated and secreted isoforms. The abundance of mRNA coding for MUC1 increases about sixfold from the proliferative to the early secretory phase (Hey et al., J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 78:337-342, 1994). Immunohistochemical studies show intracellular deposits accumulating in the early secretory phase followed by the release of MUC1 into gland lumens. The apical surface of luminal epithelium is strongly immunopositive in the early secretory phase. We have used a two site ELISA to measure MUC1 in uterine flushings as a function of time after the luteinising hormone (LH) peak. Low levels of secretory MUC1 are observed before day LH+7, while values on days LH+7-LH+13 are much higher. Using semi-quantitative immunohistochemical methods we have shown that in women suffering recurrent spontaneous miscarriage, mid secretory phase levels of MUC1 core protein and mucin-associated glycans are reduced (Serle et al., Fertil. Steril. 62:989-996, 1994). Similarly, lower core protein levels are observed in uterine flushings after day LH+7 in these women. Reduced epithelial secretory function and a resultant change in uterine fluid composition are features of endometrium from recurrent miscarriage patients.

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