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Shirazi M, Pooransari P, Rahimi Sharbaf F, Niromanesh SH, Sahebdel B, Shariat M, Pahlavan Z, Shirazi M, Ahmadian M. Correlation of Maternal Stress Because of Positive Aneuploidy Screening Serum Analytes and Uterine Arteries' Doppler Ultrasound Index: A Prospective Cohort Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY 2018; 12:329-334. [PMID: 30291695 PMCID: PMC6186285 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2019.5359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background Antenatal anxiety or maternal stress is a prevalent chronic mental disorder in pregnant women. We
have assessed the effect of maternal stress from positive aneuploidy screening results on the changes in uterine artery
blood flow. Materials and Methods We performed a prospective cohort (one sample) pilot study at a hospital in Tehran, Iran. A
total of 60 pregnant women who were candidates for amniocentesis due to abnormal sequential screening test results
entered the study. We conducted 2 standard psychological tests, the Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and
the Beck Anxiety Inventory, to determine anxiety levels in the participants before amniocentesis and two weeks after
amniocentesis. The uterine artery resistance index was also measured before and two weeks after amniocentesis. The
level of maternal stress was compared with the uterine artery resistance index. Results Patients had a mean State Trait Anxiety Inventory score before amniocentesis of greater than 40, which
meant that the mothers experienced high anxiety. There were no correlations between both inventories’ anxiety
scores and uterine artery blood flow before amniocentesis. However, two weeks after amniocentesis, we observed
significant negative correlations between the State Anxiety (P=0.0041) and Trait Anxiety (P=0.010) Inventory scores
and the uterine artery resistance indexes. Also, there was an association between the decreased right uterine artery
resistance index and State Anxiety scores (P=0.036). There were significant correlations between State and Trait
Anxiety scores and second trimester analytes of β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG, P<0.001), α-fetoprotein
(P<0.001), and unconjugated estriol (P=0.048). Conclusion Maternal anxiety because of positive aneuploidy screening serum analytes and amniocentesis can af-
fect perinatal outcomes via mood-based alterations in blood flow of the uterine arteries and the screening markers
β-hCG,unconjugated estriol, and α-fetoprotein.
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- Mahboobeh Shirazi
- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Electronic Address:
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Perinatology, Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hertlein L, Rath J, Zeder-Göss C, Fürst S, Bayer D, Trillsch F, Mahner S, Burges A, Jeschke U. Coexistence of adenomyosis uteri and endometrial cancer is associated with an improved prognosis compared with endometrial cancer only. Oncol Lett 2017; 14:3302-3308. [PMID: 28927080 PMCID: PMC5588003 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.6592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to identify differences in protein expression in cases of endometrioid endometrial cancer (EEC) with and without coexisting adenomyosis uteri (AM), and to evaluate the histopathological and prognostic distinctions. The total cohort included 22 patients in Group A (patients with concomitant AM and EEC) and 35 patients in Group B (patients affected only by EEC). Evaluation of the following factors was performed: Tumour grade, International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage, survival, and expression of estrogen receptor β (ERβ), glycodelin and inhibin βB. Group A (AM and EEC) was associated with a lower tumour grade (G1, 90.9 vs. 45.7%; P=0.001) and a lower FIGO stage (FIGO stage I, 100 vs. 80%; P=0.002) compared with Group B (EEC only). In the survival analysis, Group A was associated with a significantly higher 5-year survival rate (95 vs. 82%; P=0.024) than Group B. In addition, the expression of ERβ in Group A was significantly higher (P<0.001), whereas the expression of glycodelin is significantly lower (P=0.028), compared with Group B. The results of the present study indicate that the presence of AM in cases of EEC may be a positive prognostic factor.
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- Linda Hertlein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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Silveira CO, Rezende CP, Ferreira MC, Del Puerto HL, Reis FM. Implantation Failure Is Associated With Increased α-Inhibin and β-Glycan Gene Expression in Secretory Phase Endometrium: Nested Case–Control Study of Infertile Women Undergoing IVF/Fresh Embryo Transfer. Reprod Sci 2016; 24:720-725. [DOI: 10.1177/1933719116667490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Camila O. Silveira
- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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The transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) superfamily comprises over 30 dimeric proteins with conserved structures, which play important roles in the control of cellular proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. These proteins are expressed and finely regulated in human endometrium during the menstrual cycle, which is consistent with their effects on endometrial cell proliferation and tissue remodeling. This review is focused on summarizing the role of key members of the TGFβ superfamily in the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Evidence suggests that TGFβ, activins, inhibins, nodal, bone morphogenetic proteins, growth differentiation factors, and anti-Müllerian hormone are produced by endometriotic lesions and could be involved in the establishment and progression of the disease. Their receptors and signaling pathways may also be altered in the presence of endometriosis and may be potential targets to the development of therapeutic agents.
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- Cynthia Dela Cruz
- a Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , Brazil
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Fruzzetti F, Bucci F, Perini D, Gadducci A. Unilateral adnexal agenesis and dermoid cyst: fertility implications. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015; 31:438-40. [PMID: 25893269 DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2015.1014786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We report the loss of potential fertility in a 23-year-old nulliparous woman who attended the outpatient gynaecological endocrinology clinic for amenorrhea and hot flushes started after a laparoscopic surgery for dermoid cyst. During surgery an unilateral ovarian and fallopian tube agenesis were found. The hormonal evaluation was performed. The results evidenced high plasma levels of LH and FSH. Their values were 56.6 and 121.3 mUI/ml, respectively. The concentrations of plasma E2 were < 20 pg/ml and of AMH were <0.08 ng/ml. Genetic analysis showed normal karyotype (46, XX). We think that if an embryological defect is suspected, an appropriate counselling about fertility preservation along with the assessment of hormonal levels before ovarian surgery should be recommended to all women in the reproductive age in order to offer future reproductive chances.
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- Franca Fruzzetti
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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Mousavi S, Hantoushzadeh S, Sheikh M, Shariat M. Maternal Anxiety and the Second-Trimester Prenatal Screening: A Prospective Cohort Study. Fetal Diagn Ther 2015; 38:269-75. [PMID: 25925560 DOI: 10.1159/000381640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Assessing the effects of maternal anxiety on the markers and results of quadruple screening and on maternal anxiety after receiving positive results. METHODS This prospective cohort study evaluated 1,595 pregnant women referred for prenatal visits. Maternal state/trait anxiety levels were measured, then quadruple screening was performed by measuring serum α-fetoprotein (AFP), β-human chorionic gonadotropin, inhibin A, and unconjugated estriol (UE3). After receiving the results, the state/trait anxiety was remeasured. Amniocentesis was performed for screening-positive mothers. RESULTS High prescreening maternal anxiety was associated with lower rates of elevated AFP (OR, 0.27; 95% CI, 0.1-0.74) and elevated inhibin A (OR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.15-0.98). High maternal anxiety was associated with higher rates of decreased UE3 (OR, 1.8; 95% CI, 1.06-3.08). There were no significant associations between prescreening maternal anxiety and the final screening or amniocentesis results. Among the screening-positive mothers, those who had high state/trait anxiety before screening had higher anxiety scores after receiving positive results compared to those with low prescreening anxiety levels (52.9 ± 10.8 vs. 43.7 ± 10.3). CONCLUSION High prescreening maternal anxiety is associated with lower rates of elevated AFP and inhibin A and higher rates of decreased UE3. However, maternal anxiety does not affect the final screening or amniocentesis result. High maternal state/trait anxiety before screening is associated with significantly higher maternal anxiety after the receipt of positive results.
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- Sanaz Mousavi
- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Grigoras D, Pirtea L, Sas I, Matusz P. Unilateral ovarian agenesis with partial ipsilateral tubal agenesis. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2014; 35:428-9. [PMID: 25243719 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2014.958444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- D Grigoras
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy 'Victor Babes' Timisoara , Romania
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Liu Q, Liu HQ, Jiang YY, Sun XB. Is unilateral uterine adnexa absence a congenital developmental abnormality or posteriority? Summary of 39 cases and literature review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2013; 288:555-61. [PMID: 23689738 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-013-2891-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Unilateral uterine adnexa absence with a normal uterus is extremely rare but meaningful in clinical. To date, this rare malformation is still not well understood. Here, we present a new case and systematically summarize 38 historical cases to make this rare anomaly be understood better by clinicians. METHOD The Chinese and English language medical literature were searched for all cases reported to date, and 39 were identified. All 39 cases were assessed for age, menstrual history, reproductive history, pelvic adhesions, other organ abnormalities, and mode of diagnosis. RESULTS Patient age ranged from 6 days to 46 years. Menstrual history included normal (n = 27), irregular (n = 4), or unknown (n = 7). Childbearing history included pregnancy (n = 21), no history of pregnancy (n = 3), and primary infertility (n = 7). The absence of uterine adnexa involved either the left (n = 17) or right (n = 22) structures, showing a right adnexa preferential bias (22/39). CONCLUSIONS The unilateral absence of uterine adnexa may be a congenital anomaly of reproductive organs; it does not significantly affect fertility or childbearing and is usually not diagnosed until adulthood.
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- Qiang Liu
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Xi'an Liren Hospital of Xi'an International University School of Medicine, Xi'an, China.
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Taşkın EA, Cırık DA, Çalışkan AC, Ortaç A, Tuğlu A. Unilateral Absence of the Fallopian Tube and the Ovary: Report of Two Cases and Brief Review of the Literature. J Gynecol Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2012.0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Elif Aylin Taşkın
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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Rocha ALL, Carrarelli P, Novembri R, Sabbioni L, Luisi S, Reis FM, Petraglia F. Altered expression of activin, cripto, and follistatin in the endometrium of women with endometrioma. Fertil Steril 2011; 95:2241-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2010] [Revised: 03/01/2011] [Accepted: 03/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Burges A, Shabani N, Brüning A, Mylonas I. Inhibin-betaA and -betaB subunits in normal and malignant glandular epithelium of uterine cervix and HeLa cervical cancer cell line. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010; 284:981-8. [PMID: 21082187 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1734-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 10/18/2010] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Inhibins, dimeric peptide hormones composed of an alpha-subunit and one of two possible beta-subunits (betaA or betaB), exhibit substantial roles in human reproduction and in endocrine-responsive tumors. However, it is still unclear if normal and cancerous cervical glandular epithelial cells as well as cervical cancer cell lines of glandular origin express the inhibin-betaA and -betaB subunits. MATERIALS AND METHODS Normal cervical tissue samples and a total of 10 specimens of well-differentiated adenocarcinomas of the human cervix were analyzed for inhibin-betaA and -betaB subunit expression by immunohistochemical analysis. Additionally, the cervical carcinoma cell line HeLa was analyzed by immunofluorescence and RT-PCR analysis for the expression of inhibin subunits. RESULTS Immunolabeling of normal and malignant glandular epithelium of human cervical tissue revealed a positive staining reaction for the inhibin-betaA and -betaB subunits. Additionally, the cancer cell line HeLa synthesized both inhibin subunits. When compared to the normal cervical glandular epithelium, the expression of the inhibin beta subunits became significantly reduced in cervical adenocarcinoma tissues. DISCUSSION In conclusion, we demonstrated a strong, though differential expression pattern of inhibin-betaA and -betaB subunits in normal and malignant glandular epithelial cells of the human uterine cervix. Although the physiological role of inhibins is still quite unclear in cervical tissue, the expression of inhibin-beta-subunits might play an important role in cervical cancer carcinogenesis, since they are significantly down-regulated during pathogenesis in cervical adenocarcinomas.
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- Alexander Burges
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Campus Großhadern, Munich, Germany
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Inhibin-βA subunit immunolabeling as a prognostic factor in endometrioid adenocarcinomas: a matter of evaluation? Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010; 284:467-76. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1680-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2010] [Accepted: 09/09/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Käufl SD, Kuhn C, Kunze S, Shabani N, Brüning A, Friese K, Mylonas I. Inhibin/activin-betaC subunit does not represent a prognostic parameter in human endometrial cancer. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010; 284:199-207. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1614-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2010] [Accepted: 07/19/2010] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Florio P, Gabbanini M, Borges LE, Bonaccorsi L, Pinzauti S, Reis FM, Boy Torres P, Rago G, Litta P, Petraglia F. Activins and related proteins in the establishment of pregnancy. Reprod Sci 2010; 17:320-30. [PMID: 20228378 DOI: 10.1177/1933719109353205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Activin A and related proteins (inhibins, follistatin [FS], follistatin-related gene [FLRG], endometrial bleeding associated factors [ebaf]) are involved in the complex mechanisms allowing the establishment and the maintenance of pregnancy. As a consequence of ovarian progesterone stimuli, activin A is expressed and secreted by the stromal endometrial cells, which locally induces the decidualization process, a prerequisite for implantation. Moreover, activin A does influence the implantation phase, also enhancing cytotrophoblast differentiation, indirectly, by increasing the expression of other molecules involved in embryo implantation, such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF). The local derangement of activin A pathway in some pregnancy disorders (incomplete and complete miscarriages, recurrent abortion, and ectopic pregnancy [EP]) further sustains the hypothesis that activin A and its related proteins play a relevant role in the establishment of pregnancy.
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- Pasquale Florio
- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena, Italy.
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Inhibin/activin-betaC and -betaE subunits in the Ishikawa human endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2009; 282:185-91. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-1310-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2009] [Accepted: 11/23/2009] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Jeschke U, Walzel H, Mylonas I, Papadopoulos P, Shabani N, Kuhn C, Schulze S, Friese K, Karsten U, Anz D, Kupka MS. The human endometrium expresses the glycoprotein mucin-1 and shows positive correlation for Thomsen-Friedenreich epitope expression and galectin-1 binding. J Histochem Cytochem 2009; 57:871-81. [PMID: 19506091 DOI: 10.1369/jhc.2009.952085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Mucin 1 (MUC1) is a glycoprotein in human endometrium and is abundant at the luminal epithelial surface in the receptive phase. It has a highly glycosylated ecto-domain that contains keratan sulfate chains, that disappears at the time of implantation. In addition, the glycoforms on MUC1 differ in fertile and infertile women. Therefore the aims of this study were investigations on glycosylation of MUC1 with the Thomsen-Friedenreich (TF) epitope on normal human endometrium throughout the menstrual cycle and binding of galectin-1 on the TF epitope in the endometrium and the expression of galectin-1 on the human oocyte. Human endometrial tissue was obtained from 54 premenopausal patients and was immunohistochemically analyzed with monoclonal antibodies against MUC1, TF epitope, galectin-1, and biotinylated galectin-1. In addition, human oocytes were analyzed for TF, galectin-1 expression, and galectin-1 binding. We identified a significant upregulation of MUC1 and TF epitope and, in addition, galectin-1 binding in glandular epithelium and epithelial apical surface tissue from proliferative to secretory phase. With double staining experiments, we identified a coexpression of TF and MUC1 in the early secretory phase and galectin-1 binding to TF during the same period of time. In addition we identified TF epitope and galectin-1 expression plus binding on the human oocyte and irregularly fertilized oocytes. Upregulation of TF epitope on the glandular epithelium and epithelial apical surface tissue in the secretory phase and binding of galectin-1 at the same time show the possibility of galectin-1-mediated trophectoderm binding to the endometrium within the window of implantation.
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- Udo Jeschke
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337 Munich, Germany.
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Inhibin-alpha subunit is an independent prognostic parameter in human endometrial carcinomas: Analysis of inhibin/activin-alpha, -betaA and -betaB subunits in 302 cases. Eur J Cancer 2009; 45:1304-1314. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2009.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2008] [Revised: 12/19/2008] [Accepted: 01/06/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Rapisarda G, Pappalardo EM, Arancio A, La Greca M. Unilateral ovarian and fallopian tube agenesis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2009; 280:849-50. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-1018-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2008] [Accepted: 02/17/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mylonas I, Makovitzky J, Shabani N, Gingelmaier A, Dian D, Kuhn C, Schulze S, Kunze S, Jeschke U, Friese K. Development and characterisation of an antibody for the immunohistochemical detection of inhibin/activin betaE (betaE) in normal human ovarian and placental tissue. Acta Histochem 2009; 111:366-71. [PMID: 19195688 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2008.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Inhibin/activin subunits are homologues to each other and belong to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) family of proteins. These proteins have been demonstrated to be disulphide-linked dimers, which have a common alpha-subunit but just one of two beta-subunits, differentiated in inhibin A (alpha-betaA) and in inhibin B (alpha-betaB). Recently, an additional beta-subunit has been identified, determined as betaE and being primarily synthesized in liver tissue. However, since no antibody against the betaE subunit is commercially available, limited data on histological immunodistribution of this inhibin subunit in gynaecological organs exist. Therefore, the aims of the present study were the synthesis and evaluation of a specific antibody against the inhibin-betaE subunit. In this study, we describe the characterisation of a polyclonal antibody against the inhibin-betaE subunit. This antibody demonstrated a specific reaction in both western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry. Moreover, we demonstrated positive immunolabelling in normal human ovary and placenta. The role of this novel subunit is intriguing, especially within the view that the other inhibin/activin subunits might have substantial functions in human reproduction and carcinogenesis. However, the function of this subunit in humans remains still unclear and warrants further research.
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- Ioannis Mylonas
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337 Munich, Germany.
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Demir B, Guven S, Guvendag Guven ES, Gunalp GS. An incidental finding of unicornuate uterus with unilateral ovarian agenesis during cesarean delivery. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2007; 276:91-3. [PMID: 17235604 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-006-0317-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2006] [Accepted: 12/21/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The association of müllerian anomalies with concomitant gonadal development abnormalities is very rare. The literature revealed only a few cases of unicornuate uterus with unilateral ovarian agenesis. The pathophysiology of this rare combination is not clear. CASE REPORT A 31-year-old primiparous woman at 38 weeks' gestation admitted to our labor room due to painful uterine contractions. An emergency cesarean section was performed and a 3,100-g healthy male infant was delivered. At cesarean delivery, she was found to have unicornuate uterus with no evidence of a rudimentary horn and the absence of a left (unilateral) ovary. The right fallopian tube, round ligament, and ovary were all normal. The left fallopian tube, round ligament, and ovary were all absent. Intraabdominal exploration, intravenous pyelography, postoperative abdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography were failed to reveal additional gynecologic, renal and urinary tract anomalies. CONCLUSION To our best knowledge this case is unique since the incidental diagnosis of unicornuate uterus with ipsilateral ovary was made during cesarean delivery.
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- Bulent Demir
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Health Ministry Ergani Government Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Mylonas I, Schiessl B, Jeschke U, Vogl J, Makrigiannakis A, Kuhn C, Kunze S, Schulze S, Kainer F, Friese K. Expression of Inhibin/activin Subunits alpha (-α), beta A (-β A) and beta B (-β B) in Placental Tissue of Normal and Intrauterine Growth Restricted (IUGR) Pregnancies. J Mol Histol 2006; 37:43-52. [PMID: 16670820 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-006-9029-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2006] [Accepted: 03/29/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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During human pregnancy the placenta produces a variety of proteins like steroid hormones and their receptors that are responsible for the establishment and ongoing of the feto-placental unit. Inhibins are dimeric glycoproteins, composed of an alpha-subunit and one of two possible beta-subunits (beta (A) or beta (B)). Aims of the present study were the determination of the frequency and tissue distribution patterns of the inhibin/activin subunits in human placental tissue of normal pregnancies and pregnancies complicated with fetal growth restriction (IUGR). Slides of paraffin embedded placental tissue were obtained after delivery from patients diagnosed with IUGR (n = 6) and normal term placentas (n = 8). Tissue samples were fixed and incubated with monoclonal antibodies inhibin/activin-subunits -alpha, -beta (A), -beta (B). Intensity of immunohistochemical reaction on the slides was analysed using a semi-quantitative score and statistical analysis was performed (P<0.05). A significant lower expression of the inhibin-alpha subunit in IUGR extravillous trophoblast compared to normal pregnancies was observed, while the inhibin-alpha immunostaining was significantly upregulated in syncytiotrophoblast. Additionally, a significant down-regulation of inhibin-beta (B) subunit in extravillous trophoblast cells in IUGR syncytiotrophoblast cells was demonstrated. A co-localisation of inhibin-alpha and the beta-subunits was also observed, suggesting a production and secretion of intact inhibin A and inhibin B. Although the precise role of these inhibin/activin subunits in human placenta and IUGR pregnancies is still unclear, they could be involved in autocrine/paracrine signalling, contributing to several aspects like angiogenesis and tissue remodelling.
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- I Mylonas
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Maistrasse 11, Munich 80337, Germany.
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Mylonas I, Makovitzky J, Hoeing A, Richter DU, Vogl J, Schulze S, Jeschke U, Briese V, Friese K. Inhibin/activin subunits beta-A (-betaA) and beta-B (-betaB) are differentially localised in normal, hyperplastic and malignant human endometrial tissue. Acta Histochem 2006; 108:1-11. [PMID: 16423381 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2005.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2005] [Revised: 11/10/2005] [Accepted: 11/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Inhibins (INHs) are dimeric glycoproteins composed of an alpha (-alpha) subunit and one of two possible beta (beta-) subunits (betaA or betaB). The aims of this study were to determine the frequency and distribution of INH beta (betaA and betaB) subunits in normal, hyperplastic and malignant human endometrium. Endometrial tissue was obtained from normal, hyperplastic (simple, complex and atypical) and endometrioid adenocarcinoma (EC) and INH-alpha, -betaA and -betaB were labelled using immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. INH-betaA and -betaB labelling was increased significantly between the proliferative and secretory phase (p<0.05). The lowest labelling was demonstrated in EC, being significantly lower than in secretory phase (p<0.01) and in simple, complex and atypical hyperplastic tissue (p<0.05). For inhibin-betaB, the most intense labelling was noted in atypical hyperplasia compared to EC (p<0.05). A strong colocalisation of inhibin-alpha and -betaA could be demonstrated in malignant endometrial tissue, suggesting the production of inhibin A within the tumour. Additionally, only limited colocalisation of inhibin-betaB with -alpha subunit could be observed, suggesting the synthesis of activin B rather than inhibin B in malignant endometrium. In conclusion, INH-betaA and -betaB were labelled in normal, hyperplastic and malignant endometrium. Hyperplastic tissue labelled more intensely than EC for the presence of INH-betaA and -betaB, suggesting a substantial function in endometrial pathogenesis and an important role in endometrial carcinogenesis.
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- Ioannis Mylonas
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.
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Perrier d'Hauterive S, Charlet-Renard C, Dubois M, Berndt S, Goffin F, Foidart JM, Geenen V. Human endometrial leukemia inhibitory factor and interleukin-6: control of secretion by transforming growth factor-beta-related members. Neuroimmunomodulation 2005; 12:157-63. [PMID: 15905624 DOI: 10.1159/000084848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2003] [Accepted: 08/11/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE(S) The implantation process is closely linked to the fundamental question of the tolerance of the maternal immune system. The main objective of this study was to investigate whether different members of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily could intervene in the first steps of embryo implantation by modulating the secretion of proimplantatory leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) and in the tolerance of the fetal graft by regulating proinflammatory interleukin (IL)-6 secretion by human endometrial epithelium (EEC) in vitro. METHODS EEC were isolated from biopsies collected from 16 informed and consenting fertile women and were cultured for 72 h. Cytokine measurements (LIF and IL-6) were realized by ELISA. RESULTS TGF-beta(1) (from 10(-12) to 10(-8)M), -beta(2), -beta(3) and activin A (10(-10) and 10(-8)M) increased LIF secretion by EEC cultures. Inhibin B (10(-10) and 10(-8)M) did not stimulate LIF production by human EEC. Contrastingly, TGF-beta(1) (from 10(-12) to 10(-8)M), -beta(2), -beta(3) and activin A (10(-10) and 10(-8)M) reduced IL-6 release by the same cells. Activin A at 10(-8) M also significantly reduced the stimulating effect of IL-1beta (10(-9)M) which is known to stimulate LIF production by EEC. Only the highest concentration of inhibin B (10(-8)M) reduced IL-6 secretion by EEC, but did not modulate IL-1beta-induced stimulation of IL-6 secretion. CONCLUSION(S) Besides their role in the control of the process of implantation and in the induction of embryonic mesoderm, different members of the TGF-beta superfamily may also contribute in the reproductive process by enhancing endometrial proimplantatory LIF secretion and reducing proinflammatory IL-6 release by EEC.
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- Sophie Perrier d'Hauterive
- University of Liège, Department of Medicine, Center of Immunology, Institute of Pathology CHU-B23, Liège-Sart Tilman, Belgium.
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Mylonas I, Jeschke U, Wiest I, Hoeing A, Vogl J, Shabani N, Kuhn C, Schulze S, Kupka MS, Friese K. Inhibin/activin subunits alpha, beta-A and beta-B are differentially expressed in normal human endometrium throughout the menstrual cycle. Histochem Cell Biol 2004; 122:461-71. [PMID: 15480736 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-004-0709-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2004] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Inhibins are dimeric glycoproteins composed of an alpha (alpha) subunit and one of two possible beta (beta-) subunits (betaA or betaB). The aims of this study were to assess the frequency and tissue distribution patterns of the inhibin subunits in normal human endometrium. Samples from human endometrium from proliferative phase (PP; n=32), early secretory phase (ES; n=10) and late secretory phase (LS; n=12) were obtained. Immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and a statistical analysis were performed. All three inhibin subunits were expressed by normal endometrium by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. Inhibin-alpha was primarily detected in glandular epithelial cells, while inhibin-beta subunits were additionally localised in stromal tissue. Inhibin-alpha staining reaction increased significantly between PP and ES (P<0.05), PP and LS (P<0.01), and ES and LS (P<0.02). Inhibin-betaA and -betaB were significant higher in LS than PP (P<0.05) and LS than ES (P<0.05). All three inhibin subunits were expressed by human endometrium varying across the menstrual cycle. This suggests substantial functions in human implantation of inhibin-alpha subunit, while stromal expression of the beta subunits could be important in the paracrine signalling for adequate endometrial maturation. The distinct expression in human endometrial tissue suggests a synthesis of inhibins into the lumen and a predominant secretion of activins into the stroma.
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- Ioannis Mylonas
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337 Munich, Germany.
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Mylonas I, Makovitzky J, Fernow A, Richter DU, Jeschke U, Briese V, Gerber B, Friese K. Expression of the inhibin/activin subunits alpha (α), beta-A (βA) and beta-B (βB) in benign human endometrial polyps and tamoxifen-associated polyps. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2004; 272:59-66. [PMID: 15309402 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-004-0666-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2004] [Accepted: 06/16/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inhibins (INH) are dimeric glycoproteins, composed of an alpha subunit (INH-alpha) and one of two possible beta subunits (INH-betaA or INH-betaB). They have substantial roles in human reproduction and in endocrine-responsive tumours. Therefore, the aims of this study were to determine the frequency and tissue distribution of INH-alpha, INH-betaA and INH-betaB in normal human endometrium and glandular-cystic endometrial polyps, and polyps caused by tamoxifen use. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tissue samples were obtained from women in the proliferative, early secretory and late secretory phase as well as glandular-cystic polyps and endometrial polyps associated with tamoxifen use (n = 5 each). Immunohistochemistry with specific monoclonal antibodies, a semi-quantitative analysis and statistical evaluation was performed. RESULTS INH-alpha, INH-betaA and INH-betaB were primarily observed in glandular and luminal epithelial cells, with a variant staining intensity in stromal cells. INH-alpha in glands was significantly higher during the early secretory phase (p < 0.05) and the late secretory phase (p < 0.01) than in the proliferative phase with a significant difference between the early secretory and the late secretory phases (p < 0.01). INH-betaA expression was significantly higher during the late secretory than the proliferative phase (p < 0.05) and the late secretory than the early secretory phase (p < 0.05), with no significant differences for INH-betaB. Glandular-cystic polyps showed significantly lower expression of INH-alpha and INH-betaA than the late secretory endometria (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01 respectively). Additionally, tamoxifen-associated polyps also demonstrated a significantly lower expression of INH-alpha and INH-betaA than late secretory endometria (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01 respectively). No statistical differences were observed between tamoxifen-associated and glandular-cystic polyps. DISCUSSION INH-alpha, INH-betaA and INH-betaB were expressed in normal endometrium and endometrial polyps. A cyclical expression of INH-alpha and INH-betaA in normal glands may reflect a functional and hormone-dependent role in human endometrium. Significant differences in staining reaction between the late secretory endometria and polyps suggest that this tissue remains in the proliferating state rather than the secretory state. Therefore, endometrial polyps may be tumours of dysregulation with mainly proliferating characteristics, being unable to synchronise with normal endometrium.
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- Ioannis Mylonas
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Maistrasse 11, 80337 Munich, Germany
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Mylonas I, Makovitzky J, Richter DU, Jeschke U, Briese V, Friese K. Expression of the inhibin-alpha subunit in normal, hyperplastic and malignant endometrial tissue: an immunohistochemical analysis. Gynecol Oncol 2004; 93:92-7. [PMID: 15047219 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2003.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Determination of the frequency and tissue distribution of inhibin-alpha (INH-alpha) in normal, hyperplastic and malignant endometrium. MATERIALS AND METHODS Endometrial tissue was obtained from normal, hyperplastic (glandular-cystic hyperplasia), adenomatous hyperplasia (AH grade I to III) and endometroid adenocarcinoma and immunohistochemically characterized with INH-alpha antibody. RESULTS INH-alpha was expressed in normal, hyperplastic and malignant endometrium. Highest expression was observed during secretory phase and glandular-cystic hyperplasia compared to all groups. A continuous decline was noted from AH grade I to III with a significance between AH I and II. DISCUSSION A menstrual cycle associated expression of INH-alpha in glandular endometrial epithelium was observed. Since AH grade II and III can be considered as a precursor of endometrial cancer, INH-alpha could be a marker of cell transformation and an endometrial tumor-suppressor agent.
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- Ioannis Mylonas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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