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2021| April-June | Volume 5 | Issue 2
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Research progress on human endometrium decidualization
In vitro
cell models
Zhi-Jing Tang, Hai-Yun Guan, Lu Wang, Wei Zhang
April-June 2021, 5(2):119-127
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:10.4103/2096-2924.320882
Decidualization is a special type of differentiation of endometrial stromal cells into secretory decidualized cells, which is closely related to the occurrence of menstruation and establishment of pregnancy. Decidualization abnormalities can cause female infertility and abortion, and the decidualization model
in vitro
is an important tool for studying relevant mechanisms. This article summarizes several
in vitro
decidualization models in recent research from three aspects, including the selection of model cells and culture systems, evaluation of decidualization markers, and induction schemes. These models can be appropriately selected and applied in specific endometrium-related disease models, such as endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and preeclampsia.
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Insights into the pathogenesis of preeclampsia based on the features of placentation and tumorigenesis
Yun-Qing Zhu, Xing-Yu Yan, Hua Li, Cong Zhang
April-June 2021, 5(2):97-106
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:10.4103/2096-2924.320886
Placentation and tumorigenesis have many common features. Human placentation builds a maternal–fetal connection, circumvents maternal immune rejection of the fetus, and utilizes mechanisms that support tumorigenesis, such as proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis, and immune tolerance. Trophoblasts of the human placenta mimic the behavior of malignant cells, proliferating and invading the uterine decidua until reaching the myometrium and remodeling the spiral arteries that establish a new vascular system and escape the maternal immune response. These processes are under precise temporal and spatial regulation, and their dysregulation is associated with different pregnancy syndromes, including preeclampsia (PE), a pregnancy syndrome that is the leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. At present, the precise mechanisms underlying the development of PE remain unclear. Here, we summarize and dissect the features between physiological placentation and pathological tumorigenesis to explore the pathogenesis of PE – which we believe to be the result of insufficient placentation, compared to the overaggression of tumorigenesis – to provide novel strategies to prevent and treat PE.
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Long-term androgen-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a polycystic ovary syndrome mouse model is related to mitochondrial dysfunction
Peng Cui, Jie-Mei Shi, Tong Ma, Lin Rao, Xiao-Yu Tong, Wei Hu, Xiao-Qing Xu, Fei-Fei Zhang, Xin Li, Håkan Billig, Linus R Shao, Yi Feng
April-June 2021, 5(2):71-80
DOI
:10.4103/2096-2924.320884
Objective:
Metabolic disorders are markedly common in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is observed in 30%–55% of all PCOS patients. Many studies have reported that autophagy and apoptosis, which are closely related to mitochondrial function, play important roles in the development of NAFLD. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to explore the role of mitochondrial dysfunction caused by liver apoptosis and autophagy imbalance in the development of NAFLD in a PCOS mouse model.
Methods:
We used a dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-induced PCOS model to mimic the pathological process of hyperandrogenism. Hematoxylin and eosin and Oil Red O staining assays were used to observe the pathological changes in the liver. Western blotting and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were used to perform mitochondrion-related assays.
Results:
Hepatic steatosis and different degrees of inflammation were observed in the DHT-treated mice. The expression of molecules involved in the respiratory chain and aerobic respiration process was altered. The levels of the key molecules associated with apoptosis and autophagy were abnormal.
Conclusions:
Androgens may play a role in the process of hepatic steatosis development by affecting mitochondrial function and subsequently inducing apoptosis and autophagy. Such phenomena might be involved in the pathogenesis of NAFLD in women with PCOS.
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Analysis of the microbiome based on 16S rRNA gene signature in women with preterm versus term birth
Jiao Yu, Ting Peng, Jiong Lu, Xiao-Tian Li, Rong Hu
April-June 2021, 5(2):81-89
DOI
:10.4103/2096-2924.320887
Objective:
To characterize and compare the microbiome signature in the maternal, intrauterine, and fetal environments and the associated bacterial species in women who experienced preterm birth and term birth.
Methods:
A total of 140 women with singleton pregnancies were enrolled in this study. Among them, 31 experienced spontaneous preterm delivery (gestational age < 37 weeks), and 28 of them experienced vaginal delivery at term. Maternal peripheral blood, saliva, and vaginal discharge samples and fetal membrane, amniotic fluid, and cord blood samples were collected immediately after delivery under sterile conditions. DNA was isolated from the fetal membrane and umbilical cord blood samples, and the V3–V4 region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene was sequenced. The sequence data were quality-filtered, chimera-checked, and organized into operational taxonomic units (OTUs) based on phylogeny. Principal coordinate analysis of beta diversity measures was used for visualization. The linear discriminant analysis effect size (LEfSe) algorithm and Wilcoxon test were used to differentiate the microbiomes found in the fetal membranes and cord blood in the cases of preterm birth.
Results:
OTU analysis based on the 16S rRNA gene showed similar microbiomes in the maternal peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, fetal membranes, and cord blood. However, the LEfSe algorithm revealed significantly different bacterial compositions in the fetal environment between the preterm and term groups, with some of the bacterial species originating from the maternal peripheral blood or saliva.
Conclusions:
The bacteria in the intrauterine and fetal environments may originate from other body sites through hematogenous transmission, and may cause the occurrence of preterm birth.
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Effects of the interval between ovulation induction using clomiphene citrate and frozen embryo transfer on pregnancy outcome
Yi-Ning Xu, Lu Li, Xiao-Xi Sun
April-June 2021, 5(2):90-96
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:10.4103/2096-2924.320883
Objective:
To explore the best timing for frozen embryo transfer (FET) after ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval using the clomiphene citrate (CC) + human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) ovulation induction regimen through a retrospective analysis.
Methods:
Data of patients who underwent CC + hMG ovulation induction and FET from January 2014 to December 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into three groups according to the interval from egg retrieval to FET: CC1 (within 1 menstrual cycle), CC2 (2 menstrual cycles), and CC3 (≥ 3 menstrual cycles). Indicators such as hormone levels and pregnancy outcomes were recorded to explore the effect of different intervals on pregnancy outcome.
Results:
A total of 1,082 transfer cycles were included in this retrospective analysis. The implantation, clinical pregnancy, and live birth rates in the CC1 group were significantly lower than those in the CC2 and CC3 groups (
P
< 0.05). The E
2
/P4 ratio on progesterone injection day (3 days before thawed embryo transfer) was lower in the CC1 group than in the other groups (
P
< 0.05). After adjusting for all factors using multifactor regression analysis, the interval between egg retrieval and FET was found to be an independent predictor of the implantation, pregnancy, and live birth rates.
Conclusion:
An interval of more than one menstrual cycle between the day of egg retrieval after ovarian stimulation with the CC + hMG ovulation induction regimen and the day of FET can result in high implantation, clinical pregnancy, and live birth rates, which can lead to an improved pregnancy outcome.
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Syncytin-A knockout induces placental developmental abnormalities partially through calpain1-apoptosis-inducing factor-mediated trophoblast apoptosis
Dan Sun, Hua-Yang Long, Xiao He, Wei-Wei Kang, Juan Zhou, Jian-Lei Huang
April-June 2021, 5(2):63-70
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:10.4103/2096-2924.320885
Objective:
Structural abnormalities and dysfunction of the placenta contribute to pregnancy-related complications, such as preeclampsia. Syncytin-A (synA) has been reported to be expressed in the placenta. The contribution of synA to developmental abnormalities and dysfunction of the placenta remains elusive. In this study, we aimed to explore the role of synA in placental development and functions.
Methods:
SynA
-knockout mice were generated using the CRISPR-Cas9 method, and the phenotypes of the placenta and fetus of
synA
-knockout mice were observed. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and routine PCR were employed to detect the genotypes of the offspring. CD31 immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the vessel density of the placenta, and the protein levels of key molecules were measured by western blotting.
Results:
SynA
knockout caused fetal death. Furthermore,
synA
-knockout mice showed placental developmental abnormalities, indicated by a thinner labyrinth layer, thicker spongiotrophoblast layer, lower blood vessel density, and significantly higher numbers of apoptotic trophoblasts, when compared with wild-type littermates. Mechanistically,
synA
ablation induced apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) cleavage and nuclear localization and promoted placental trophoblast apoptosis. In addition,
synA
knockout increased the calpain1 protein levels. The calpain1 inhibitor calpeptin blocked
synA
knockout-induced AIF cleavage, partially restoring the placental structural abnormalities of
synA
-knockout mice.
Conclusions:
SynA
knockout leads to placental developmental abnormalities by inducing trophoblastic apoptosis via the calpain1-AIF pathway.
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MicroRNA-543 in systemic diseases and possible applications in gynecologic tumors
Yan-Ran Sheng, Wen-Ting Hu, Chun-Yan Wei, Yu-Kai Liu, Yu-Yin Liu, Xiao-Yong Zhu
April-June 2021, 5(2):107-118
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:10.4103/2096-2924.320879
In recent years, an increasing number of young women have been diagnosed with cancer, including some nulliparous women. Therefore, many young patients with early-stage cancer desire to preserve fertility after cytotoxic oncological treatments. It is important to develop a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best outcomes for each patient. On the other hand, there has been a sharp increase in microRNAs (miRNAs) as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluation of treatment efficacy of several diseases. MiR-543 has been reported to affect the pathogenesis and progression of diseases via complex mechanisms. Understanding the regulatory role of miR-543 may aid comprehension of the pathogenesis and treatment of a broad range of diseases. Therefore, we provide an overview of the biogenesis, function, and role of miR-543 in various systems. These results shed light on the anticancer and endometrial protection role of miR-543 in young patients with gynecologic tumors and highlight the clinical potential of miR-543-based applications and related challenges.
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