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Roushenas F, Izadi T, Jafarpour F, Hamdi K, Pashaiasl M, Fattahi A, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Advanced Glycation End-Products of Follicular Fluid are Associated with Embryo Morphokinetic Parameters and ART Outcomes. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01552-5. [PMID: 38622476 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01552-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) can disrupt antioxidant system and steroidogenesis, resulting in detrimental effects on assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association of AGEs in follicular fluid (FF) with morphokinetic parameters of embryos and ART outcomes. Fifty women undergoing ART treatment were studied. AGEs, glucose, 25(OH) vitamin D, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activities were evaluated in FF. The expression of 3βHSD, CYP11A1, and CYP19A1 genes were analyzed in granulosa cells (GCs) by qRT-PCR technique. Morphokinetic parameters were evaluated using time-lapse technology. The FF level of AGEs was reversely associated with CAT, SOD, and GPX activities, and total and mature oocytes number, blastocyst formation rate, and high-grade embryos number, while it showed positive correlations with the FF MDA levels, the expression of steroidogenesis genes, number of immature oocytes, morphokinetic parameters, and number of low-grade embryos. Furthermore, the level of vitamin D in FF had an inverse association with AGEs and positive correlations with ART outcomes and morphokinetic parameters. Comparison between the those with positive and negative biochemical pregnancy showed no significant differences in terms of FF factors and just the expression of 3βHSD, CYP11A1, and CYP19A1 genes were higher in pregnant women (p < 0.05). AGEs could delay blastomere division and lead to an increase in the number of low-quality embryos, while vitamin D have an adverse effect on AGEs and a protective function against AGEs negative effects.
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- Fatemeh Roushenas
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
- Pooyesh Fertility Center, Isfahan, Iran.
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Roushenas F, Hamdi K, Jafarpour F, Fattahi A, Pashaiasl M, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Follicular fluid advanced glycation end products in assisted reproduction: A systematic review. Clin Chim Acta 2023; 549:117560. [PMID: 37714324 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Follicular fluid (FF) advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have been associated with low oocyte quality and number, low fertilization rate, impaired embryonic development and low pregnancy rate. These findings are especially relevant in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), ie, assisted reproductive technology (ART). A systematic literature search was conducted to examine various AGEs including pentosidine, carboxymethyl-lysine (CML), methylglyoxal 5-hydro-5-methylimidazolones (MG-H1), toxic AGE (TAGE), and soluble receptor for AGE (sRAGE) with ART outcomes. Studies showed that total AGEs and sRAGE in FF were associated with the ovarian response, follicle number, retrieved oocyte number, mature (MII) oocyte number, fertilization rate, embryo number, embryo quality, and successful pregnancy. Although FF AGEs could be considered predictive biomarkers, population heterogeneity and differences in ovulation induction protocols make the findings less clear. This review highlights important role of AGEs in ART and necessity of evaluating AGEs in serum vs with FF to better predict ART outcomes.
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- Fatemeh Roushenas
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
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Bioactive Compounds from Ephedra fragilis: Extraction Optimization, Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant and AntiGlycation Activities. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26195998. [PMID: 34641538 PMCID: PMC8512229 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26195998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Response surface methodology (RSM) with a Box-Behnken design (BBD) was used to optimize the extraction of bioactive compounds from Ephedra fragilis. The results suggested that extraction with 61.93% ethanol at 44.43 °C for 15.84 h was the best solution for this combination of variables. The crude ethanol extract (CEE) obtained under optimum extraction conditions was sequentially fractionated with solvents of increasing polarity. The content of total phenolic (TP) and total flavonoid (TF) as well as the antioxidant and antiglycation activities were measured. The phytochemical fingerprint profile of the fraction with the highest activity was characterized by using RP-HPLC. The ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) had the highest TP and TF contents and exhibited the most potent antioxidant and antiglycation activities. The Pearson correlation analysis results showed that TP and TF contents were highly significantly correlated with the antioxidant and antiglycation activities. Totally, six compounds were identified in the EAF of E. fragilis, including four phenolic acids and two flavonoids. Additionally, molecular docking analysis also showed the possible connection between identified bioactive compounds and their mechanisms of action. Our results suggest new evidence on the antioxidant and antiglycation activities of E. fragilis bioactive compounds that may be applied in the treatment and prevention of aging and glycation-associated complications.
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Jinno M, Nagai R, Takeuchi M, Watanabe A, Teruya K, Sugawa H, Hatakeyama N, Jinno Y. Trapa bispinosa Roxb. extract lowers advanced glycation end-products and increases live births in older patients with assisted reproductive technology: a randomized controlled trial. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:149. [PMID: 34579763 PMCID: PMC8474760 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00832-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Advanced glycation end-products (AGE), which accumulate with insulin resistance and aging, impair folliculogenesis and may decrease endometrial receptivity. Hishi (Trapa bispinosa Roxb.) extract, a safe herbal medicine, strongly inhibits AGE formation in vitro. We determined whether Hishi lowers AGE and increases live births in older assisted reproductive technology (ART) patients. METHODS This prospective randomized open-label controlled trial included 64 patients 38 to 42 years old undergoing ART with or without Hishi extract between June 11, 2015 and July 12, 2019. None had over 2 ART failures, diabetes, uterine anomalies, or exhausted ovarian reserve. After allocation, the Hishi group received Hishi extract (100 mg/day) until late pregnancy or failure. The control group received no extract. Both groups underwent 1 cycle of conventional infertility treatment; 1 long-protocol cycle of ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval, in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and fresh embryo transfer (ET); and, if needed, cryopreserved ET until live birth or embryo depletion. Serum AGE were measured before and during ART, as were AGE in follicular fluid (FF). RESULTS Cumulative live birth rate among 32 Hishi patients was 47%, significantly higher than 16% among 31 controls (p<0.01; RR, 4.6; 95% CI, 1.4 - 15.0; 1 control dropped out). Live birth rate per ET, including fresh and cryopreserved, was significantly higher with Hishi (28% in 47 ET vs. 10% in 49 ET; p<0.05; RR, 3.4; 95% CI, 1.1-10.4). Among variables including age, day-3 FSH, anti-Müllerian hormone, and Hishi, logistic regression identified only Hishi as significantly associated with increased cumulative live birth (p<0.05; OR, 5.1; 95% CI, 1.4 - 18.3). Hishi significantly enhanced oocyte developmental potential, improved endometrial receptivity in natural cycles, and decreased AGE in serum and FF. Larger serum AGE decreases with Hishi were associated with more oocytes becoming day-2 embryos. CONCLUSIONS Hishi decreased AGE in serum and FF and improved oocyte developmental potential and endometrial receptivity, increasing live births in older patients. Treatment of infertility by AGE reduction represents a new addition to infertility treatment. Therapeutic trials of Hishi for other AGE-associated diseases might be considered. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN registration in Japan ( UMIN000017758 ) on June 1, 2015. https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/index.htm.
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- Masao Jinno
- Women's Clinic Jinno, 3-11-7 Kokuryou-chou, Choufu City, Tokyo, 182-0022, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Food and Regulation Biology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Kumamoto, 862-8652, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, 920-0293, Japan
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- Women's Clinic Jinno, 3-11-7 Kokuryou-chou, Choufu City, Tokyo, 182-0022, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyorin University, Mitaka City, Tokyo, 181-8612, Japan
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- Laboratory of Food and Regulation Biology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Kumamoto, 862-8652, Japan
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- Women's Clinic Jinno, 3-11-7 Kokuryou-chou, Choufu City, Tokyo, 182-0022, Japan
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- Women's Clinic Jinno, 3-11-7 Kokuryou-chou, Choufu City, Tokyo, 182-0022, Japan
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Seven B, Tascı Y, Gülerman C, Candar T, Kokanalı K, Yüksel Y, Bardakcı Y, Engin-Ustün Y. Do follicular fluid advanced glycation end products levels affect the ovarian response in unexplained infertility? Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:802-806. [PMID: 33724142 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2021.1897095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the advanced glycation end products (AGEs) levels in follicular fluid according to the different ovarian responses of women who underwent controlled ovarian stimulation due to unexplained infertility and to examine the relationship between these levels and pregnancy outcomes. METHODS Sixty-three women who underwent fresh IVF/ICSI cycles with GNRH antagonist protocol were divided into 3 groups according to the number of retrieved oocytes as suboptimal (4-9 oocytes), optimal (10-15 oocytes) and high (>15 oocytes) responders. AGEs levels in follicular fluid were measured by ELISA method. RESULTS AGEs levels were 6.81 ± 2.20 µg/ml, 5.30 ± 2.01 and 6.44 ± 1.43 µg/ml in suboptimal, optimal and high response group, respectively. AGEs level was significantly higher in suboptimal response group than in optimal response group. The cutoff level of 6.19 µg/ml had a sensitivity of 59.3% and a specificity of 66.7% in distinguishing the suboptimal response group from the optimal response group. However, there were no statistically significant difference between AGEs levels and clinical pregnancy and live birth rates. CONCLUSION Increased AGEs level in follicular fluid may be associated with decreased ovarian response during controlled ovarian stimulation in unexplained infertility case, however, it does not provide information about pregnancy outcomes.
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- Banu Seven
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ufuk University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Embryology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Embryology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Iyer RP, Thalakkattoor FL, Pillai A, Tharadevi P, Krishnan S, Nagaraj A. Association of Follicular Fluid Advanced Glycation End-Products with Oocyte Response and Clinical Pregnancy in Assisted Reproduction Cycles. J Hum Reprod Sci 2021; 14:42-48. [PMID: 34083991 PMCID: PMC8057141 DOI: 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_130_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Context: Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are toxic metabolic end-products of lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. Their accumulation in the ovaries can alter the follicular microenvironment and affect stimulation response. Aims: We aimed to study the association of AGEs in follicular fluid (FF AGE) with oocyte response and clinical pregnancy in ART-Assisted Reproductive Technology cycles. Settings and Design: This prospective study involved 84 individuals undergoing ART. Methods and Material: FF was collected during oocyte retrieval, and the level of AGEs was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Oocyte response was grouped as below target (<7 MII oocytes) or above target response (≥7 MII). Statistical Analysis Used: The association of FF AGE with the oocyte response and clinical pregnancy rate was analyzed by Mann–Whitney U-test. The strength of association of FF AGE with the outcome variables was analyzed with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results: The median FF AGE was 17.6 (8.5) μg/ml. It was significantly higher in the below target than the normal ovarian response group (18.5 [17.8] vs. 16.3 [7.8] μg/ml, P = 0.046). Similarly, it was significantly higher in those who did not conceive (19.9 [7.3] vs. 13.5 [5.9] μg/ml, P < 0.001). The cutoff of FF AGE obtained by ROC curve analysis was 16.5 μg/ml above which there were significantly lower oocyte response and clinical pregnancy. Conclusions: Elevated FF AGE can be a significant negative predictor of clinical pregnancy and ovarian response to stimulation in ART cycles. The FF AGE level above the cutoff value of 16.5 μg/ml was associated with significantly lower oocyte response and clinical pregnancy.
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- Ramesh Parameswara Iyer
- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, IQRAA International Hospital and Research Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Gunasheela Surgical and Maternity Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Molecular basis of reproductive senescence: insights from model organisms. J Assist Reprod Genet 2020; 38:17-32. [PMID: 33006069 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-020-01959-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Reproductive decline due to parental age has become a major barrier to fertility as couples have delayed having offspring into their thirties and forties. Advanced parental age is also associated with increased incidence of neurological and cardiovascular disease in offspring. Thus, elucidating the etiology of reproductive decline is of clinical importance. METHODS Deciphering the underlying processes that drive reproductive decline is particularly challenging in women in whom a discrete oocyte pool is established during embryogenesis and may remain dormant for tens of years. Instead, our understanding of the processes that drive reproductive senescence has emerged from studies in model organisms, both vertebrate and invertebrate, that are the focus of this literature review. CONCLUSIONS Studies of reproductive aging in model organisms not only have revealed the detrimental cellular changes that occur with age but also are helping identify major regulator proteins controlling them. Here, we discuss what we have learned from model organisms with respect to the molecular mechanisms that maintain both genome integrity and oocyte quality.
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Advanced glycation end products present in the obese uterine environment compromise preimplantation embryo development. Reprod Biomed Online 2020; 41:757-766. [PMID: 32972872 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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RESEARCH QUESTION Proinflammatory advanced glycation end products (AGE), highly elevated within the uterine cavity of obese women, compromise endometrial function. Do AGE also impact preimplantation embryo development and function? DESIGN Mouse embryos were cultured in AGE equimolar to uterine fluid concentrations in lean (1-2 µmol/l) or obese (4-8 µmol/l) women. Differential nuclear staining identified cell allocation to inner cell mass (ICM) and trophectoderm (TE) (day 4 and 5 of culture). Cell apoptosis was examined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUDP nick-end labelling assay (day 5). Day 4 embryos were placed on bovine serum albumin/fibronectin-coated plates and embryo outgrowth assessed 93 h later as a marker of implantation potential. AGE effects on cell lineage allocation were reassessed following pharmacological interventions: either 12.5 nmol/l AGE receptor (RAGE) antagonist; 0.1 nmol/l metformin; or combination of 10 µmol/l acetyl-l-carnitine, 10 µmol/l N-acetyl-l-cysteine, and 5 µmol/l alpha-lipoic acid. RESULTS 8 µmol/l AGE reduced: hatching rates (day 5, P < 0.01); total cell number (days 4, 5, P < 0.01); TE cell number (day 5, P < 0.01), and embryo outgrowth (P < 0.01). RAGE antagonism improved day 5 TE cell number. CONCLUSIONS AGE equimolar with the obese uterine environment detrimentally impact preimplantation embryo development. In natural cycles, prolonged exposure to AGE may developmentally compromise embryos, whereas following assisted reproductive technology cycles, placement of a high-quality embryo into an adverse 'high AGE' environment may impede implantation success. The modest impact of short-term RAGE antagonism on improving embryo outcomes indicates preconception AGE reduction via pharmacological or dietary intervention may improve reproductive outcomes for overweight/obese women.
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Takahashi N, Harada M, Azhary JMK, Kunitomi C, Nose E, Terao H, Koike H, Wada-Hiraike O, Hirata T, Hirota Y, Koga K, Fujii T, Osuga Y. Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in follicles is associated with poor oocyte developmental competence. Mol Hum Reprod 2020; 25:684-694. [PMID: 31504800 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaz050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) affect the follicular microenvironment. The close relationship between AGEs, proinflammatory cytokine production and activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR), which involves activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), is crucial for regulation of various cellular functions. We examined whether accumulation of AGEs in follicles was associated with proinflammatory cytokine production and activation of the UPR in granulosa cells and decreased oocyte developmental competence. Concentrations of AGEs, soluble receptor for AGE (sRAGE), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 in follicular fluid (FF) were examined by ELISAs in 50 follicles. mRNA expression of ATF4, IL-6 and IL-8 in cumulus cells (CCs) were examined by quantitative RT-PCR in 77 samples. Cultured human granulosa-lutein cells (GLCs) were treated with AGE-bovine serum albumin (BSA) alone or following transfection of ATF4-targeting small interfering RNA. The AGE concentration and the AGE/sRAGE ratio in FF were significantly higher in follicles containing oocytes that developed into poor-morphology embryos (group I) than those with good-morphology embryos (group II). When compared with sibling follicles from the same patients, the AGE/sRAGE and concentrations of IL-6 and IL-8 in FF, as well as ATF4, IL-6 and IL-8 mRNA expression in CCs, were significantly higher in group I follicles than group II. AGE treatment increased mRNA expression of ATF4, IL-6 and IL-8 in cultured GLCs. Knockdown of ATF4 abrogated the stimulatory effects of AGE on mRNA expression and protein secretion of IL-6 and IL-8. Our findings support the idea that accumulation of AGEs in follicles reduces oocyte competence by triggering inflammation via activation of ATF4 in the follicular microenvironment.
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- Nozomi Takahashi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Peters AE, Mihalas BP, Bromfield EG, Roman SD, Nixon B, Sutherland JM. Autophagy in Female Fertility: A Role in Oxidative Stress and Aging. Antioxid Redox Signal 2020; 32:550-568. [PMID: 31892284 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2019.7986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Significance: The precipitous age-related decline in female fertility is intimately associated with a reduction in both the quantity and quality of the germline (oocytes). Although complex etiologies undoubtedly contribute to the deterioration of oocyte quality, increasing attention has focused on the pervasive impact of oxidative stress. Indeed, the prolonged lifespan of the meiotically arrested oocyte places this cell at heightened risk of oxidative lesions, which commonly manifest in dysregulation of protein homeostasis (proteostasis). Although oocytes are able to mitigate this threat via the mobilization of a sophisticated network of surveillance, repair, and proteolytic pathways, these defenses are themselves prone to age-related defects, reducing their capacity to eliminate oxidatively damaged proteins. Recent Advances: Here, we give consideration to the quality control mechanisms identified within the ovary that afford protection to the female germline. Our primary focus is to review recent advances in our understanding of the autophagy pathway and its contribution to promoting oocyte longevity and modulating pathophysiological responses to oxidative stress. In addition, we explore the therapeutic potential of emerging strategies to fortify autophagic activity. Critical Issues: The complex interplay of oxidative stress and autophagy has yet to be fully elucidated within the context of the aging oocyte and surrounding ovarian environment. Future Directions: Emerging evidence provides a strong impetus to resolve the causal link between autophagy and oxidative stress-driven pathologies in the aging oocyte. Such research may ultimately inform novel therapeutic strategies to combat the age-related loss of female fertility via fortification of intrinsic autophagic activity.
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- Alexandra E Peters
- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, Schools of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy and Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, Schools of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy and Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, Schools of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy and Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia.,Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, Schools of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy and Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia.,Priority Research Centre for Drug Development, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, Schools of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy and Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, Schools of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy and Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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Pérez-Ruiz I, Meijide S, Hérnandez ML, Navarro R, Larreategui Z, Ferrando M, Ruiz-Larrea MB, Ruiz-Sanz JI. Analysis of Protein Oxidative Modifications in Follicular Fluid from Fertile Women: Natural Versus Stimulated Cycles. Antioxidants (Basel) 2018; 7:antiox7120176. [PMID: 30486406 PMCID: PMC6315688 DOI: 10.3390/antiox7120176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress is associated with obstetric complications during ovarian hyperstimulation in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. The follicular fluid contains high levels of proteins, which are the main targets of free radicals. The aim of this work was to determine specific biomarkers of non-enzymatic oxidative modifications of proteins from follicular fluid in vivo, and the effect of ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins on these biomarkers. For this purpose, 27 fertile women underwent both a natural and a stimulated cycle. The biomarkers, glutamic semialdehyde (GSA), aminoadipic semialdehyde (AASA), Nε-(carboxymethyl)lysine (CML), and Nε-(carboxyethyl)lysine (CEL), were measured by gas-liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Results showed that follicular fluid contained products of protein modifications by direct metal-catalyzed oxidation (GSA and AASA), glycoxidation (CML and CEL), and lipoxidation (CML). GSA was the most abundant biomarker (91.5%). The levels of CML amounted to 6% of the total lesions and were higher than AASA (1.3%) and CEL (1.2%). In the natural cycle, CEL was significantly lower (p < 0.05) than in the stimulated cycle, suggesting that natural cycles are more protected against protein glycoxidation. These findings are the basis for further research to elucidate the possible relevance of this follicular biomarker of advanced glycation end product in fertility programs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Irantzu Pérez-Ruiz
- Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress (FROS) research group of the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Nursing School, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
- BioCruces Health Research Institute, Plaza de Cruces s/n, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain.
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- Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress (FROS) research group of the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Nursing School, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
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- Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress (FROS) research group of the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Nursing School, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
- BioCruces Health Research Institute, Plaza de Cruces s/n, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain.
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- Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress (FROS) research group of the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Nursing School, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
- BioCruces Health Research Institute, Plaza de Cruces s/n, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain.
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- Valencian Institute of Infertility (IVI-RMA)-Bilbao, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
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- Valencian Institute of Infertility (IVI-RMA)-Bilbao, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
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- Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress (FROS) research group of the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Nursing School, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
- BioCruces Health Research Institute, Plaza de Cruces s/n, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain.
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- Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress (FROS) research group of the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Nursing School, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
- BioCruces Health Research Institute, Plaza de Cruces s/n, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain.
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Liu JL, He YL, Wang S, He Y, Wang WY, Li QJ, Cao XY. Ferulic acid inhibits advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation and mitigates the AGEs-induced inflammatory response in HUVEC cells. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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