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Integrated Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Reveal Androgen-Driven Disruptions in PCOS Ovarian Microenvironment

ABSTRACT: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread reproductive disorder with hyperandrogenemia and impaired follicular development. Granulosa cells (GC) and thecal cells (TC) are crucial during follicular development, but their responses to androgen remain poorly understood at subpopulation levels. Using single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, we analyzed GC and TC subpopulations in Dehydroepiandrosterone-induced PCOS-like mice to determine the ovarian microenvironment characters. We observed gene expression changes in steroidogenesis and cell-cell communications, with significant landscape shifts in subtypes. GC subsets showed an inflammatory GC5 expansion and loss of luteinized GC7, while TC subsets exhibited an increased TC2 population with enhanced lipid metabolism and androgen response. Intercellular signaling was heightened, particularly with amplified ligand-receptor interactions for Ptn-Ncl and Mdk-Ncl. Steroidogenesis was altered for PCOS's steroid hormone abnormalities. These findings revealed androgen impact in the cell subpopulations of follicular microenvironment and underscored the importance of Ptn-Ncl and Mdk-Ncl in PCOS-associated impaired follicular development.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE268919 | GEO | 2024/10/23

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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