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Anima B, Gurusubramanian G, Roy VK. Apelin receptor modulation mitigates letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian pathogenesis in mice. Cytokine 2024; 179:156639. [PMID: 38733946 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2024.156639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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AIMS Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common (about 5-20%) reproductive disorders in women of reproductive age; it is characterized by polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism, and oligo/ anovulation. The levels and expression of ovarian adipokines are deregulated in the PCOS. Apelin is an adipokine that acts through its receptor (APJ) and is known to express in the various tissues including the ovary. It has also been suggested that apelin and APJ could be targeted as therapeutic adjuncts for the management of PCOS. However, no study has been conducted on the management of PCOS by targeting the apelin system. Thus, we aimed to evaluate its impact on combating PCOS-associated ovarian pathogenesis. METHODS The current work employed a letrozole-induced-hyperandrogenism PCOS-like mice model to investigate the effects of apelin13 and APJ, antagonist ML221. The PCOS model was induced by oral administration of letrozole (1 mg/kg) for 21 days. A total of four experimental groups were made, control, PCOS control, PCOS + aplein13, and PCOS + ML221. The treatment of apelin13 and ML221 was given from day 22 for two weeks. KEY FINDINGS The letrozole-induced PCOS-like features such as hyperandrogenism, cystic follicle, decreased corpus luteum, elevated levels of LH/FSH ratio, and up-regulation of ovarian AR expression were ameliorated by apelin13 and ML221 treatment. However, the PCOS-augmented oxidative stress and apoptosis were suppressed by apelin 13 treatments only. ML221 treatment still showed elevated oxidative stress and stimulated apoptosis as reflected by decreased antioxidant enzymes and increased active caspase3 and Bax expression. The expression of ERs was elevated in all groups except control. Furthermore, the PCOS model showed elevated expression of APJ and apelin13 treatment down-regulated its own receptor. Overall, observing the ovarian histology, corpus luteum formation, and decreased androgen levels by both apelin13 and ML221 showed ameliorative effects on the cystic ovary. SIGNIFICANCE Despite the similar morphological observation of ovarian histology, apelin13 and ML221 exhibited opposite effects on oxidative stress and apoptosis. Therefore, apelin13 (which down-regulates APJ) and ML221 (an APJ antagonist) may have suppressed APJ signalling, which would account for our findings on the mitigation of polycystic ovarian syndrome. In conclusion, both apelin13 and ML221 mediated mitigation have different mechanisms, which need further investigation.
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- Borgohain Anima
- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl-796004, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl-796004, Mizoram, India.
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Kobayashi H, Shigetomi H, Matsubara S, Yoshimoto C, Imanaka S. Role of the mitophagy-apoptosis axis in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:775-792. [PMID: 38417972 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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AIM Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, androgen excess, and polycystic ovarian morphology, but its pathogenesis remains largely unknown. This review focuses on how androgen excess influences the molecular basis of energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and mitophagy in granulosa cells and oocytes, summarizes our current understanding of the pathogenesis of PCOS, and discuss perspectives on future research directions. METHODS A search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases were used to identify relevant studies for this narrative literature review. RESULTS Female offspring born of pregnant animals exposed to androgens recapitulates the PCOS phenotype. Abnormal mitochondrial morphology, altered expression of genes related to glycolysis, mitochondrial biogenesis, fission/fusion dynamics, and mitophagy have been identified in PCOS patients and androgenic animal models. Androgen excess causes uncoupling of the electron transport chain and depletion of the cellular adenosine 5'-triphosphate pool, indicating further impairment of mitochondrial function. A shift toward mitochondrial fission restores mitochondrial quality control mechanisms. However, prolonged mitochondrial fission disrupts autophagy/mitophagy induction due to loss of compensatory reserve for mitochondrial biogenesis. Disruption of compensatory mechanisms that mediate the quality control switch from mitophagy to apoptosis may cause a disease phenotype. Furthermore, genetic predisposition, altered expression of genes related to glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, or a combination of these factors may also contribute to the development of PCOS. CONCLUSION In conclusion, fetuses exposed to a hyperandrogenemic intrauterine environment may cause the PCOS phenotype possibly through disruption of the compensatory regulation of the mitophagy-apoptosis axis.
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- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Ms.Clinic MayOne, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Aska Ladies Clinic, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Medicine, Kei Oushin Clinic, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Ms.Clinic MayOne, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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Tanaka T, Urata Y, Harada M, Kunitomi C, Kusamoto A, Koike H, Xu Z, Sakaguchi N, Tsuchida C, Komura A, Teshima A, Takahashi N, Wada-Hiraike O, Hirota Y, Osuga Y. Cellular senescence of granulosa cells in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome. Mol Hum Reprod 2024; 30:gaae015. [PMID: 38603629 PMCID: PMC11060870 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaae015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, but its pathology has not been fully characterized and the optimal treatment strategy remains unclear. Cellular senescence is a permanent state of cell-cycle arrest that can be induced by multiple stresses. Senescent cells contribute to the pathogenesis of various diseases, owing to an alteration in secretory profile, termed 'senescence-associated secretory phenotype' (SASP), including with respect to pro-inflammatory cytokines. Senolytics, a class of drugs that selectively eliminate senescent cells, are now being used clinically, and a combination of dasatinib and quercetin (DQ) has been extensively used as a senolytic. We aimed to investigate whether cellular senescence is involved in the pathology of PCOS and whether DQ treatment has beneficial effects in patients with PCOS. We obtained ovaries from patients with or without PCOS, and established a mouse model of PCOS by injecting dehydroepiandrosterone. The expression of the senescence markers p16INK4a, p21, p53, γH2AX, and senescence-associated β-galactosidase and the SASP-related factor interleukin-6 was significantly higher in the ovaries of patients with PCOS and PCOS mice than in controls. To evaluate the effects of hyperandrogenism and DQ on cellular senescence in vitro, we stimulated cultured human granulosa cells (GCs) with testosterone and treated them with DQ. The expression of markers of senescence and a SASP-related factor was increased by testosterone, and DQ reduced this increase. DQ reduced the expression of markers of senescence and a SASP-related factor in the ovaries of PCOS mice and improved their morphology. These results indicate that cellular senescence occurs in PCOS. Hyperandrogenism causes cellular senescence in GCs in PCOS, and senolytic treatment reduces the accumulation of senescent GCs and improves ovarian morphology under hyperandrogenism. Thus, DQ might represent a novel therapy for PCOS.
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- Tsurugi Tanaka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Zhang F, Tang C, Wang J, Lin T, Ge W, He C, Yang C, Zuo Z. Letrozole induced a polycystic ovary syndrome model in zebrafish by interfering with the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 347:123723. [PMID: 38452838 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disease in women of childbearing age, with an incidence of 5-10%. This study compared the traits of zebrafish with three diagnostic criteria for human PCOS, and the diagnostic criteria for zebrafish PCOS were proposed: decreased fecundity, elevated testosterone (T) or 11-ketotestosterone (11-KT) levels and increased cortical-alveolar oocyte (CO) ratio, enhancing the zebrafish PCOS model's accuracy. According to the mammalian PCOS classification, the type of zebrafsh PCOS is divided into four phenotypes (A, B, C and D), but the four phenotypes of zebrafish PCOS are not fully covered in the existing studies (A and D). In this study, we successfully induced phenotype B zebrafish PCOS model using the aromatase inhibitor, letrozole (LET). That is, wild-type female zebrafish were exposed to 1000 μg/L LET for 30 days. Reproductive tests showed decreased fecundity in female zebrafish exposed to LET (Control: 132.63, 146.00, 173.00; LET: 29.20, 90.00, 82.71). Hormone analysis showed that female zebrafish exposed to LET had significantly lower 17β-estradiol/testosterone (E2/T) ratios, indicating elevated T levels. Meanwhile, levels of 11-KT in the ovaries exposed to LET were significantly up-regulated (Control: 0.0076 pg/μg; LET: 0.0138 pg/μg). Pathological sections of the ovary showed fewer CO in the LET-exposed group (Control: 16.27%; LET: 8.38%). In summary, the zebrafish PCOS model summarized and studied in this study provide a reliable and economical tool for the screening of therapeutic drugs, as well as for the etiology research and treatment strategies of PCOS.
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- Fucong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Centre of Reproduction, Development and Aging (CRDA), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China; Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China; Department of Endocrinology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China.
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Kar TK, Sil S, Ghosh A, Barman A, Chattopadhyay S. Mitigation of letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome associated inflammatory response and endocrinal dysfunction by Vitex negundo seeds. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:76. [PMID: 38589892 PMCID: PMC11000293 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-024-01378-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder in women that necessitates effective and safe treatment alternatives. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Vitex negundo seed in a letrozole-induced PCOS rat model. RESULTS Findings of the present study demonstrated that administration of hydro-ethanolic extract of Vitex negundo (VNE) effectively restored endocrino-metabolic imbalances associated with PCOS, along with correction of antioxidant enzymes level, proinflammatory cytokines, and apoptotic bio-markers. LC-MS analysis confirmed the presence of cinnamic acid, plumbagin and nigundin B as the prominent phytochemicals in VNE. The observed beneficial effects could be attributed to the active compounds in Vitex negundo extract, which exhibited hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and catabolic effects on body weight. Additionally, the extract contributed to hormonal balance regulation by modulating the steroidogenic enzymes, specifically by tuning gonadotropins level and correcting the LH:FSH ratio, through the modulation of ERα signalling and downregulation of NR3C4 expression. The antioxidant properties of phytochemicals in Vitex negundo seed were apparent through the correction of SOD and catalase activity. While it's anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic action were associated with the regulation of mRNA expression of TNF-α, IL-6, BAX, Bcl2. Molecular docking study further indicated the molecular interaction of above mentioned active phytocompounds of VNE with ERα, NR3C4 and with TNFα that plays a critical mechanistic gateway to the regulation of hormone signalling as well as synchronizing the inflammation cascade. Furthermore, the histomorphological improvement of the ovaries supported the ameliorative action of Vitex negundo extract in the letrozole-induced PCOS model. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates the potential of Vitex negundo seed as a multifaceted therapeutic option for PCOS. VNE offers a holistic strategy for PCOS with antiandrogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, driven by its major compounds like cinnamic acid, plumbagine, and nigundin B.
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- Tarun Kumar Kar
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science & Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science & Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science & Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science & Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science & Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India.
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Anbar HS, Vahora NY, Shah HL, Azam MM, Islam T, Hersi F, Omar HA, Dohle W, Potter BVL, El-Gamal MI. Promising drug candidates for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as alternatives to the classical medication metformin. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 960:176119. [PMID: 37852569 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by abnormal production of androgens, typically present in small quantities in females. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of Irosustat (STX64), STX140, and compound 1G as new drug candidates for the treatment of letrozole-induced PCOS in female Wistar rats. 36 rats were divided into six groups of equal size. PCOS was induced in all groups, except the normal control group, by administering letrozole orally (1 mg/kg/day for 35 days). The onset of abnormal estrous cycle was confirmed by examining daily vaginal smears under a microscope. Subsequently, each rat group was assigned to a different treatment regimen, including one control group, one letrozole group, one metformin group (500 mg/kg/day) as a reference drug, and the other groups received a different drug candidate orally for 30 days. After treatment, blood collection was performed for biochemical measurements and determination of oxidative stress markers. The rats were dissected to separate ovaries and uterus for morphological, histological, and western blotting studies. Treatment with the drug candidates improved the ovaries and uterus weight measurements compared to the untreated PCOS group. The three tested drug candidates demonstrated promising improvements in lipid profile, blood glucose level, testosterone, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and estradiol levels. In addition, western blotting confirmed their promising effects on Akt, mTOR, and AMPK-α pathways. This study led to the discovery of three promising drug candidates for the management of PCOS as alternatives to metformin.
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- Hanan S Anbar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapeutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, 19099, United Arab Emirates.
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- Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, 19099, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
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- Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QT, United Kingdom
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- Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QT, United Kingdom
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Ye HY, Song YL, Ye WT, Xiong CX, Li JM, Miao JH, Shen WW, Li XL, Zhou LL. Serum granulosa cell-derived TNF-α promotes inflammation and apoptosis of renal tubular cells and PCOS-related kidney injury through NF-κB signaling. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2023; 44:2432-2444. [PMID: 37507430 PMCID: PMC10692080 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-023-01128-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder with endocrinal and metabolic problems in reproductive aged women. Evidence shows that PCOS is in a high prone trend to develop kidney diseases. In this study, we investigated the mediators responsible for PCOS-related kidney injury. We found that tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) levels were significantly increased in serum and primary cultured granulosa cells (GCs) from PCOS patients. Serum TNF-α levels were positively correlated with serum testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH)/follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio, suggesting its positive role in the severity of PCOS. Serum TNF-α levels were also positively correlated with the levels of urinary KapU, LamU, α1-MU and β2-MU, the markers for renal tubular cell-derived proteinuria. We established a PCOS mouse model by resection of the right kidney, followed by daily administration of dihydrotestosterone (DHT, 27.5 μg, i.p.) from D7 for 90 days. We found that TNF-α levels were significantly increased in the ovary and serum of the mice, accompanied by increased renal tubular cell apoptosis, inflammation and fibrosis in kidneys. Furthermore, the receptor of TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFR1), was significantly upregulated in renal tubular cells. We treated human ovarian granulosa-like tumor cells (KGN) with DHT (1 μg/ml) in vitro, the conditioned medium derived from the granulosa cell culture greatly accelerated apoptotic injury in human proximal tubular epithelial cells (HKC-8), which was blocked after knockdown of TNF-α in KGN cells. Furthermore, knockdown of TNFR1 in renal tubular epithelial cells greatly ameliorated cell injury induced by granulosa cell-derived conditioned medium. These results suggest that serum TNF-α plays a key role in mediating inflammation and apoptosis in renal tubular cells associated with PCOS-related kidney injury.
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- Hui-Yun Ye
- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Southern Medical University, Dongguan, 523057, China.
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- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Dongguan First Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523710, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Abdallah ABE, El-Ghannam MA, Hasan AA, Mohammad LG, Mesalam NM, Alsayed RM. Selenium Nanoparticles Modulate Steroidogenesis-Related Genes and Improve Ovarian Functions via Regulating Androgen Receptors Expression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rat Model. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5721-5733. [PMID: 36922476 PMCID: PMC10620277 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03616-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) occurs during the reproductive period in women and is characterized by reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders. Androgen plays a decisive role in its pathogenesis due to the interaction between hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance, which might be improved by selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). The present study aimed to clarify the effect of SeNPs on androgen synthesis and action in the PCOS model and the resulting effect on ovarian function. Fifty-five 7-week-old female albino rats (90-105 g) were divided equally into five groups: control (C), fed a standard diet for 11 weeks; high-fat diet (HFD) group, fed HFD for 11 weeks; HFD and letrozole (L) (HFD + L), fed HFD for 11 weeks and administrated orally with L, at a daily dose of 1 mg/kg BW, for three weeks from the 7th to 9th week of the trial; HFD + L + 0.1SeNPs and HFD + L + 0.2SeNPs groups, treated the same as HFD + L group and orally gavaged SeNPs at daily doses of 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg BW, respectively, during the last 14 day of the experiment. Daily determination of estrous cycle was performed, and at the end of the experimental period, BMI, serum glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, lipid profile, sex hormones, TNF-α, IL6, oxidative stress biomarkers, ovarian mRNA expression of different proteins and enzymes involved in steroidogenesis, pathological examination, and immunohistochemical staining for androgen receptor (AR) were evaluated. Treatment of SeNPs restored estrous cyclicity, decreased BMI, and insulin resistance, improved dyslipidemia, reduced serum testosterone, and improved ovarian histopathology in PCOS rats. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant impacts of SeNPs were remarkably noticed. Administration of SeNPs decreased androgen synthesis and expression of ovarian AR protein by decreasing the mRNA expression of STAR, Cyp11A1, Cyp17A1, and HSD17B3 and increasing the expression of Cyp19α1. Conclusively, SeNPs decreased androgen synthesis and blocked the vicious circle initiated by excessive androgen secretion via decreased AR expression. Thus, it may effectively treat PCOS cases by eliminating its reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic dysfunctions.
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- Ahmed B E Abdallah
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biological Applications Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, 13759, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Ding L, Jiang L, Xing Z, Dai H, Wei J. Map4k4 is up-regulated and modulates granulosa cell injury and oxidative stress in polycystic ovary syndrome via activating JNK/c-JUN pathway: An experimental study. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 124:110841. [PMID: 37647682 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110841] [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: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The regulatory mechanism on granulosa cells (GCs) oxidative injury is becoming increasingly important in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) studies. Serine/threonine kinase mitogen-activated protein 4 kinase 4 (Map4k4) is linked with oxidative injury and possibly associated with premature ovarian failure and ovarian dysgenesis. Herein, we investigated the function and mechanism of Map4k4 in a PCOS rat model. A microarray from GEO database identified Map4k4 was up-regulated in the ovarian of PCOS rats, and functional enrichments suggested that oxidative stress-associated changes are involved. We verified the raised Map4k4 expression in an established PCOS rat model and also in the isolated PCOS-GCs, which were consistent with the microarray data. Map4k4 knockdown in vivo contributed to regular estrous cycle, restrained steroid concentrations and ovarian injury in PCOS rats. Both Map4k4 silencing in vivo and in vitro attenuated the PCOS-related GC oxidative stress and apoptosis. Mechanically, Map4k4 activated the JNK/c-JUN signaling pathway. Importantly, a JNK agonist restored the suppressive effects of Map4k4 silencing on PCOS-induced granulosa cell injury and oxidative stress. Besides, Map4k4 may be a target gene of miR-185-5p. In conclusion, Map4k4, a potential target of miR-185-5p, is up-regulated and induces ovarian GC oxidative injury by activating JNK/c-JUN pathway in PCOS. The Map4k4/JNK/c-JUN mechanism may provide a new idea on the treatment of PCOS.
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- Lifeng Ding
- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Wu H, Zhao B, Yao Q, Kang J. Dehydroepiandrosterone-induced polycystic ovary syndrome mouse model requires continous treatments to maintain reproductive phenotypes. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:207. [PMID: 37880784 PMCID: PMC10599050 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01299-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy associated with infertility and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age. Animal models have been developed and used as tools to unravel the pathogenesis of PCOS, among which most postnatal models employ continuing experimental manipulations. However, the persistence and stability of these animals after modeling is unknown. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)-induced PCOS mouse model is commonly used in PCOS studies. Thus the aim of the present study was to investigate the reproductive features of DHEA-induced PCOS mice fed a normal chow or an high-fat diet (HFD) with treatment withdrawal or consecutive treatments after PCOS mouse models were established. METHODS Prepubertal C57BL/6 J mice (age 25 days) were injected (s.c.) daily with DHEA on a normal chow or a 60% HFD for 20 consecutive days to induce PCOS mouse models. Mice injected with the vehicle sesame oil were used as controls. After 20 days, mice were divided into 2 groups, namely "Continue dosing group" and "Stop dosing group". The animals were consecutively treated with DHEA or DHEA + HFD, or housed without any treatment for 2 or 4 weeks. Estrous cycles were evaluated during this period. At the end of the experiment, serum testosterone (T) levels were measured and the morphology of ovaries was evaluated. RESULTS The mice in Continue dosing groups maintained reproductive phenotypes of PCOS mouse models. In contrast, 2 or 4 weeks after PCOS models were established, the mice with treatment withdrawal in Stop dosing groups exhibited normal serum testosterone levels, regular estrous cycle, and relatively normal ovarian morphology. In addition, even with consecutive treatments, there was no marked difference in body weight between DHEA mice on the normal chow or an HFD in Continue dosing groups and the control animals 3 weeks after modeling. CONCLUSIONS After PCOS mice were induced with DHEA or DHEA + HFD, the mice still need consecutive treatments to maintain reproductive phenotypes to be regarded as PCOS mice that meet the diagnostic criteria of PCOS defined by the 2003 Rotterdam criteria.
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- Haowen Wu
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, No.38 Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, No.38 Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, No.38 Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, No.38 Xueyuan Rd, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Ubba V, Joseph S, Awe O, Jones D, Dsilva MK, Feng M, Wang J, Fu X, Akbar RJ, Bodnar BH, Hu W, Wang H, Yang X, Yang L, Yang P, Ahima R, Divall S, Wu S. Neuronal AR Regulates Glucose Homeostasis and Energy Expenditure in Lean Female Mice With Androgen Excess. Endocrinology 2023; 164:bqad141. [PMID: 37738624 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqad141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Hyperandrogenemia and polycystic ovary syndrome are a result of the imbalance of androgen levels in females. Androgen receptor (Ar) mediates the effect of androgen, and this study examines how neuronal Ar in the central nervous system mediates metabolism under normal and increased androgen conditions in female mice. The neuron-specific ARKO mouse (SynARKO) was created from female (Ar fl/wt; synapsin promoter driven Cre) and male (Ar fl/y) mice. A glucose tolerance test revealed impaired glucose tolerance that was partially alleviated in the SynARKO-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mice compared with Con-DHT mice after 4 months of DHT treatment. Heat production and food intake was higher in Con-DHT mice than in Con-veh mice; these effects were not altered between SynARKO-veh and SynARKO-DHT mice, indicating that excess androgens may partially alter calorie intake and energy expenditure in females via the neuronal Ar. The pAkt/Akt activity was higher in the hypothalamus in Con-DHT mice than in Con-veh mice, and this effect was attenuated in SynARKO-DHT mice. Western blot studies show that markers of inflammation and microglia activation, such as NF-kB p-65 and IBA1, increased in the hypothalamus of Con-DHT mice compared with Con-veh. These studies suggest that neuronal Ar mediates the metabolic impacts of androgen excess in females.
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- Vaibhave Ubba
- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21087, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21087, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21087, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics & Molecular Biochemistry, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle's Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA 98145-5005, USA
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- Center for Metabolic Disease Research, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21087, USA
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Urata Y, Salehi R, Wyse BA, Jahangiri S, Librach CL, Tzeng CR, Osuga Y, Tsang B. Neuropeptide Y directly reduced apoptosis of granulosa cells, and the expression of NPY and its receptors in PCOS subjects. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:182. [PMID: 37653540 PMCID: PMC10469470 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01261-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Most women with anovulatory infertility show polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and androgen excess is known as a key factor involved in pathogenicity of PCOS. However, the mechanism of follicular developmental arrest in PCOS is not completely understood. The reproductive function of Neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the ovary during folliculogenesis was previously reported; NPY function in apoptosis and proliferation of granulosa cells (GCs) is follicular-stage dependent. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of NPY in ovarian follicular development and the pathogenesis of PCOS. METHODS To simulate the PCOS phenotype using a rat model, 21-day old Sprague Dawley rats were implanted with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) capsule (83 µg/day) and euthanized after 28 days. mRNA and protein content of NPY and its receptors were assessed in GCs from DHT treated rats using RT-qPCR and Western blot, respectively. Proliferation and apoptosis of GCs was assessed using Ki67- and TUNEL assays. Finally, NPY levels were measured in human follicular fluid (FF) from matched PCOS and non-PCOS patients using ELISA. RESULTS GCs from DHT treated rats (PCOS-GCs) contained significantly less NPY protein and Npy mRNA by 0.16- and 0.56-fold, respectively, and more NPY receptor type 2 and 5 protein by 2.21- and 3.17-fold, respectively, when compared to sham control. Addition of recombinant NPY to PCOS-GCs culture did not alter Ki67-positive but significantly decreased TUNEL-positive cells by 0.65-fold, but not to baseline levels. There was no significant difference in NPY levels in FF between PCOS and non-PCOS subjects. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that DHT modulates expression of NPY and its receptors, NPY decreases DHT-induced GCs apoptosis. That alterations in NPY's function might be involved in follicular developmental failure of PCOS.
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- Yoko Urata
- Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Critical Care Wing, 3rd floor, Room W3107, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Critical Care Wing, 3rd floor, Room W3107, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- CReATe Fertility Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Biological Sciences, DAN Women & Babies Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Canada
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Science, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Critical Care Wing, 3rd floor, Room W3107, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada.
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Tsai YR, Liao YN, Kang HY. Current Advances in Cellular Approaches for Pathophysiology and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Cells 2023; 12:2189. [PMID: 37681921 PMCID: PMC10487183 DOI: 10.3390/cells12172189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent gynecological and endocrine disorder that results in irregular menstruation, incomplete follicular development, disrupted ovulation, and reduced fertility rates among affected women of reproductive age. While these symptoms can be managed through appropriate medication and lifestyle interventions, both etiology and treatment options remain limited. Here we provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in cellular approaches utilized for investigating the pathophysiology of PCOS through in vitro cell models, to avoid the confounding systemic effects such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) therapy. The primary objective is to enhance the understanding of abnormalities in PCOS-associated folliculogenesis, particularly focusing on the aberrant roles of granulosa cells and other relevant cell types. Furthermore, this article encompasses analyses of the mechanisms and signaling pathways, microRNA expression and target genes altered in PCOS, and explores the pharmacological approaches considered as potential treatments. By summarizing the aforementioned key findings, this article not only allows us to appreciate the value of using in vitro cell models, but also provides guidance for selecting suitable research models to facilitate the identification of potential treatments and understand the pathophysiology of PCOS at the cellular level.
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- Yi-Ru Tsai
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- An-Ten Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Kaohsiung City 802, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Center for Hormone and Reproductive Medicine Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
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Ignjatović Đ, Tovilović-Kovačević G, Mićić B, Tomić M, Djordjevic A, Macut D, Vojnović Milutinović D. Effects of early life overnutrition and hyperandrogenism on spatial learning and memory in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome. Horm Behav 2023; 153:105392. [PMID: 37295324 DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2023.105392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder characterized by endocrine and metabolic abnormalities such as obesity and insulin resistance. PCOS is also associated with psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment. The animal model of PCOS was induced by treating rats with 5α-dihydrotestosterone (5α-DHT) and additionally modified to induce adiposity by litter size reduction (LSR). Spatial learning and memory were assessed using the Barnes Maze test, and striatal markers of synaptic plasticity were analyzed. Striatal insulin signaling was estimated by the levels of insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1), its inhibitory phosphorylation at Ser307, and glycogen synthase kinase-3α/β (GSK3α/β) activity. Both LSR and DHT treatment significantly decreased striatal protein levels of IRS1, followed by increased GSK3α/β activity in small litters. Results of the behavioral study showed that LSR had a negative effect on learning rate and memory retention, whereas DHT treatment did not induce impairment in memory formation. While protein levels of synaptophysin, GAP43, and postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD-95) were not altered by the treatments, DHT treatment induced an increase in phosphorylation of PSD-95 at Ser295 in both normal and small litters. This study revealed that LSR and DHT treatment suppressed insulin signaling by downregulating IRS1 in the striatum. However, DHT treatment did not have an adverse effect on learning and memory, probably due to compensatory elevation in pPSD-95-Ser295, which had a positive effect on synaptic strength. This implies that hyperandrogenemia in this setting does not represent a threat to spatial learning and memory, opposite to the effect of overnutrition-related adiposity.
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- Đurđica Ignjatović
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotića 13, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Mićić B, Djordjevic A, Veličković N, Kovačević S, Martić T, Macut D, Vojnović Milutinović D. AMPK Activation as a Protective Mechanism to Restrain Oxidative Stress in the Insulin-Resistant State in Skeletal Muscle of Rat Model of PCOS Subjected to Postnatal Overfeeding. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1586. [PMID: 37371678 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance. Childhood obesity is an important predisposing factor for the development of PCOS later in life. Being particularly interested in the interplay between prepubertal obesity and hyperandrogenemia, we investigated the effects of early postnatal overfeeding, accomplished by reducing litter size during the period of suckling, on energy sensing and insulin signaling pathways in the gastrocnemius muscle of a rat model of PCOS-induced by 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The combination of overfeeding and DHT treatment caused hyperinsulinemia and decreased systemic insulin sensitivity. Early postnatal overfeeding induced defects at critical nodes of the insulin signaling pathway in skeletal muscle, which was associated with reduced glucose uptake in the presence of hyperandrogenemia. In this setting, under a combination of overfeeding and DHT treatment, skeletal muscle switched to mitochondrial β-oxidation of fatty acids, resulting in oxidative stress and inflammation that stimulated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activity and its downstream targets involved in mitochondrial biogenesis and antioxidant protection. Overall, a combination of overfeeding and hyperandrogenemia resulted in a prooxidative and insulin-resistant state in skeletal muscle. This was accompanied by the activation of AMPK, which could represent a potential therapeutic target in insulin-resistant PCOS patients.
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- Bojana Mićić
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Doktora Subotića 13, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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Balasubramanian A, Pachiappan S, Mohan S, Adhikesavan H, Karuppasamy I, Ramalingam K. Therapeutic exploration of polyherbal formulation against letrozole induced PCOS rats: A mechanistic approach. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15488. [PMID: 37180914 PMCID: PMC10173408 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15488] [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: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to develop an effective alternative medicine with multi potential herbs against polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in rats induced by letrozole treatment. Materials and method Polyherbal syrup was prepared with a combination of S. asoca bark, G. sylvestre leaves, P. daemia aerial parts, C. zeylanium stem bark, C. bonduc seeds, and W. somnifera roots ethanolic extract. In vitro cell viability study, adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) gene expression assay were carried out on the Chinese Hamster Ovarian (CHO) cell line. For the PCOS induction letrozole (1 mg/kg p. o.) was given for 21 consecutive days. The PCOS induction was confirmed by measuring estrus irregularity, insulin resistance by oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and hyperandrogenism by measuring serum total testosterone level 21 days after completion of letrozole treatment. After induction of PCOS, metformin (155 mg/kg p. o.), and polyherbal syrup (100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, and 400 mg/kg p. o.) were administered for further 28 days. The treatment efficacy was measured by measuring serum lipid profile, fasting insulin level, sex hormones level, ovarian steroidogenic enzymes, ovarian tissue insulin receptor, AMPK, and GLUT4 protein expression levels, and histomorphological studies. The post-treatment effect was confirmed by reproductive performance studies. Results Letrozole-induced PCOS rats showed significant estrus irregularity, abnormal sex hormones levels, and hyperandrogenism indicated by showing increased free androgenic index and decreased sex hormones binding globulin (SHBG) level. The insulin resistance in PCOS rats was indicated by increased fasting glucose levels with impaired glucose clearance in the OGT test. Homeostasis Model Assessment Index of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) increased level, also decreases INSR, GLUT4, and AMPK mRNA expression in ovarian cells confirming the insulin resistance in PCOS rats. Ovarian histology in PCOS rats also showed many follicular cysts, atretic follicles, and the absence of corpus luteum. The administration of polyherbal syrup, in a dose-dependent manner, effectively restored these alterations. The treatment of polyherbal formulation 400 mg/kg possesses highly significant efficacy over the treatment of metformin in PCOS rats. It mainly acts by reducing peripheral and ovarian hyperandrogenism and improves insulin sensitivity via activating the insulin receptor and AMP-activated kinase-mediated transcription and translation of GLUT4 from the cytoplasm to the ovarian membrane improves glucose uptake and promotes the follicular development and ovulation. The higher fertility rate, delivery index, and survival of delivered pups confirm the broader and superior efficacy of PCOS. These beneficial actions are mainly attributable to the formulation's inclusion of the key secondary metabolites flavonoids and phytosterols. In conclusion, the prepared polyherbal syrup was found to be the safest and most effective alternative medicine for both endocrinal and metabolic complications of PCOS women.
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- Arul Balasubramanian
- Department of Pharmacology, Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy,Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Science, AVIT Campus, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Science, AVIT Campus, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Chennai, India
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- Emerging Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications Research Group, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Department of Pharmacology, Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy,Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
- Corresponding author.
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Salehi R, Wyse BA, Asare-Werehene M, Esfandiarinezhad F, Abedini A, Pan B, Urata Y, Gutsol A, Vinas JL, Jahangiri S, Xue K, Xue Y, Burns KD, Vanderhyden B, Li J, Osuga Y, Burger D, Tan SL, Librach CL, Tsang BK. Androgen-induced exosomal miR-379-5p release determines granulosa cell fate: cellular mechanism involved in polycystic ovaries. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:74. [PMID: 37046285 PMCID: PMC10091561 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01141-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex multi-factorial syndrome associated with androgen excess and anovulatory infertility. In the current study, we investigated the role of dihydrotestosterone-induced exosomal miR-379-5p release in determining the destiny of the developing follicles. Our hypothesis was that androgen regulates granulosa cell miR-379-5p content by facilitating its exosomal release in a follicular-stage dependent manner, a process which determines granulosa cell fate. Compared to human non-PCOS subjects, individuals with PCOS exhibit higher follicular fluid free testosterone levels, lower exosomal miR-379-5p content and granulosa cell proliferation. Androgenized rats exhibited lower granulosa cell miR-379-5p but higher phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK1; a miR-379-5p target) content and proliferation. Androgen reduced granulosa cell miR-379-5p content by increasing its exosomal release in preantral follicles, but not in antral follicles in vitro. Studies with an exosomal release inhibitor confirmed that androgen-induced exosomal miR-379-5p release decreased granulosa cell miR-379-5p content and proliferation. Ovarian overexpression of miR-379-5p suppressed granulosa cell proliferation, and basal and androgen-induced preantral follicle growth in vivo. These findings suggest that increased exosomal miR-379-5p release in granulosa cells is a proliferative response to androgenic stimulation specific for the preantral stage of follicle development and that dysregulation of this response at the antral stage is associated with follicular growth arrest, as observed in human PCOS.
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- Reza Salehi
- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- CReATe Fertility Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Animal BioScience, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kidney Research Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kidney Research Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kidney Research Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Animal BioScience, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kidney Research Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Originelle Fertility Clinic and Women's Health Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- CReATe Fertility Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Disease Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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Comparative Evaluation of Aldose Reductase Inhibition in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome-Induced Rats. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:622-632. [PMID: 35930177 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01039-1] [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: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a spectrum of disorders, associated with hyperandrogenism, oligoanovulation, and polycystic ovaries. Aldose reductase (AR), a rate-limiting enzyme of polyol pathway, is responsible for maintenance of intracellular osmotic balance, facilitation of oocyte development, and organization of the granulosa cells in the ovary. Cyclic changes in the aldose reductase level were found during the 4-5 days estrus cycle in rat, which is regulated by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Irregular GnRH secretion in PCOS patients may lead to altered aldose reductase expression and ovarian dysfunction. Treatment with a novel AR inhibitor, fidarestat, has been reported to improve erythrocyte sorbitol content in diabetic patients. Hence, the potential role AR in pathogenesis of PCOS was investigated by inhibiting AR with fidarestat in PCOS-induced rats. Pre-pubertal female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups. PCOS is induced either by administering letrozole or by feeding high-fat diet for 90 days. After induction of PCOS, fidarestat treatment was given for 28 days and various parameters were measured. In PCOS-induced rats, parameters like food intake, body weight, insulin, OGTT, triglycerides, cholesterol, prolonged diestrus phase, ovary weight, and immunohistological localization AR were found to be significantly altered. Fidarestat treatment significantly improved ovary weight, ovarian aldose reductase localization in PCOS-induced rats. Improvement in all these parameters suggest involvement of aldose reductase in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
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The Implication of Mechanistic Approaches and the Role of the Microbiome in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Review. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13010129. [PMID: 36677054 PMCID: PMC9863528 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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As a complex endocrine and metabolic condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects women's reproductive health. These common symptoms include hirsutism, hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, irregular menstruation, and infertility. No one knows what causes it or how to stop it yet. Alterations in gut microbiota composition and disruptions in secondary bile acid production appear to play a causative role in developing PCOS. PCOS pathophysiology and phenotypes are tightly related to both enteric and vaginal bacteria. Patients with PCOS exhibit changed microbiome compositions and decreased microbial diversity. Intestinal microorganisms also alter PCOS patient phenotypes by upregulating or downregulating hormone release, gut-brain mediators, and metabolite synthesis. The human body's gut microbiota, also known as the "second genome," can interact with the environment to improve metabolic and immunological function. Inflammation is connected to PCOS and may be caused by dysbiosis in the gut microbiome. This review sheds light on the recently discovered connections between gut microbiota and insulin resistance (IR) and the potential mechanisms of PCOS. This study also describes metabolomic studies to obtain a clear view of PCOS and ways to tackle it.
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Cara AL, Burger LL, Beekly BG, Allen SJ, Henson EL, Auchus RJ, Myers MG, Moenter SM, Elias CF. Deletion of Androgen Receptor in LepRb Cells Improves Estrous Cycles in Prenatally Androgenized Mice. Endocrinology 2023; 164:bqad015. [PMID: 36683455 PMCID: PMC10091504 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqad015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Androgens are steroid hormones crucial for sexual differentiation of the brain and reproductive function. In excess, however, androgens may decrease fertility as observed in polycystic ovary syndrome, a common endocrine disorder characterized by oligo/anovulation and/or polycystic ovaries. Hyperandrogenism may also disrupt energy homeostasis, inducing higher central adiposity, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance, which may exacerbate reproductive dysfunction. Androgens bind to androgen receptors (ARs), which are expressed in many reproductive and metabolic tissues, including brain sites that regulate the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis and energy homeostasis. The neuronal populations affected by androgen excess, however, have not been defined. We and others have shown that, in mice, AR is highly expressed in leptin receptor (LepRb) neurons, particularly in the arcuate (ARH) and the ventral premammillary nuclei (PMv). Here, we assessed if LepRb neurons, which are critical in the central regulation of energy homeostasis and exert permissive actions on puberty and fertility, have a role in the pathogenesis of female hyperandrogenism. Prenatally androgenized (PNA) mice lacking AR in LepRb cells (LepRbΔAR) show no changes in body mass, body composition, glucose homeostasis, or sexual maturation. They do show, however, a remarkable improvement of estrous cycles combined with normalization of ovary morphology compared to PNA controls. Our findings indicate that the prenatal androgenization effects on adult reproductive physiology (ie, anestrus and anovulation) are mediated by a subpopulation of LepRb neurons directly sensitive to androgens. They also suggest that the effects of hyperandrogenism on sexual maturation and reproductive function in adult females are controlled by distinct neural circuits.
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- Alexandra L Cara
- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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Pruett JE, Romero DG, Yanes Cardozo LL. Obesity-associated cardiometabolic complications in polycystic ovary syndrome: The potential role of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:951099. [PMID: 36875461 PMCID: PMC9974663 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.951099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-age women. PCOS is characterized by androgen excess, oligo/anovulation, and polycystic appearance of the ovaries. Women with PCOS have an increased prevalence of multiple cardiovascular risk factors such as insulin resistance, hypertension, renal injury, and obesity. Unfortunately, there is a lack of effective, evidence-based pharmacotherapeutics to target these cardiometabolic complications. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors provide cardiovascular protection in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although the exact mechanisms of how SGLT2 inhibitors confer cardiovascular protection remains unclear, numerous mechanistic hypotheses for this protection include modulation of the renin-angiotensin system and/or the sympathetic nervous system and improvement in mitochondrial function. Data from recent clinical trials and basic research show a potential role for SGLT2 inhibitors in treating obesity-associated cardiometabolic complications in PCOS. This narrative review discusses the mechanisms of the beneficial effect of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiometabolic diseases in PCOS.
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- Jacob E. Pruett
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Women’s Health Research Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Cardiovascular-Renal Research Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Women’s Health Research Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Cardiovascular-Renal Research Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- *Correspondence: Licy L. Yanes Cardozo,
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Chu W, Li S, Geng X, Wang D, Zhai J, Lu G, Chan WY, Chen ZJ, Du Y. Long-term environmental exposure of darkness induces hyperandrogenism in PCOS via melatonin receptor 1A and aromatase reduction. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:954186. [PMID: 36353509 PMCID: PMC9639332 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.954186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and complex disorder impairing female fertility, yet its etiology remains elusive. It is reported that circadian rhythm disruption might play a crucial role in PCOS pathologic progression. Here, in this research, we investigated the effect of environmental long-term circadian rhythm dysfunction and clarified its pathogenic mechanism in the development of PCOS, which might provide the targeted clinical strategies to patients with PCOS. Female SD rats were used to construct a circadian rhythm misalignment model with constant darkness (12/12-h dark/dark cycle), and the control group was kept under normal circadian rhythm exposure (12/12-h light/dark cycle) for 8 weeks. We measured their reproductive, endocrinal, and metabolic profiles at different zeitgeber times (ZTs). Different rescue methods, including melatonin receptor agonist and normal circadian rhythm restoration, and in vitro experiments on the KGN cell line were performed. We found that long-term darkness caused PCOS-like reproductive abnormalities, including estrous cycle disorder, polycystic ovaries, LH elevation, hyperandrogenism, and glucose intolerance. In addition, the expression of melatonin receptor 1A (Mtnr1a) in ovarian granulosa cells significantly decreased in the darkness group. Normal light/dark cycle and melatonin receptor agonist application relieved hyperandrogenism of darkness-treated rats. In vitro experiments demonstrated that decreased MTNR1A inhibited androgen receptor (AR) and CYP19A1 expression, and AR acted as an essential downstream factor of MTNR1A in modulating aromatase abundance. Overall, our finding demonstrates the significant influence of circadian rhythms on PCOS occurrence, suggests that MTNR1A and AR play vital roles in pathological progression of hyperandrogenism, and broadens current treatment strategies for PCOS in clinical practice.
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- Weiwei Chu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Shandong University Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Shandong University Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, the Key Laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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Ullah A, Pervaz S, Adu-Gyamfi EA, Czika A, Guo M, Wang MJ, Wang YX. CXCL13 and CXCR5 are upregulated in PCOS mice ovaries but downregulated following metformin administration. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2022; 556:111730. [PMID: 35921919 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2022.111730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is becoming a common pathology among women, yet its pathogenesis remains enigmatic. The chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 13 (CXCL13) and its receptor type 5 (CXCR5) regulate inflammatory responses but their roles in PCOS remain unknown. Metformin is commonly administered to PCOS patients but its mechanism of action remains unclear. Thus, we aimed to determine the expression of CXCL13 and CXCR5 in the ovaries of PCOS mice and to evaluate the therapeutic effect of metformin on them. The study comprised four groups of mice: control, PCOS, PCOS plus metformin, and PCOS plus vehicle. CXCL13 and CXCR5 were found to be elevated in the ovarian tissues of the PCOS mice. Metformin reduced ovarian CXCL13 and CXCR5 expressions in the PCOS mice. Hence, CXCL13 and CXCR5 are potentially involved in PCOS pathogenesis; and metformin may help alleviate the symptoms of PCOS by inhibiting CXCL13 expression and actions.
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- Amin Ullah
- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, Brasov, Romania
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- Department of Physiology of School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Department of Physiology of School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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Marouf BH, Ismaeel DO, Hassan AH, Ali OJ. Therapeutic Effects of Silibinin Against Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Induced by Letrozole in Rats via Its Potential Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidant Activities. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:5185-5199. [PMID: 36110507 PMCID: PMC9469941 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s379725] [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: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Current therapies for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are accompanied by unwanted effects. Silibinin; a flavonolignan has pleiotropic activities and favorable safety profile. Purpose To investigate the efficacy of silibinin on estrous cyclicity, inflammation, oxidative stress and ovarian morphology in letrozole-induced PCOS in rats. Methods Forty-eight female Wistar albino rats were divided into 2 sets. Rats of the first set (n = 12), assigned as a negative control (NC) received only the vehicle, rats of the second set (n = 36), assigned as PCOS rats, were given letrozole 1mg/Kg orally for 21 days. On day 21, six rats from the first set and six rats from the second set were euthanized for confirmation of PCOS-induction. The remaining animals from the first set assigned as group 1, those in the second set (n = 30) were equally divided into 5 groups and treated daily for 19 days as follows: group 2 (positive control) received only the vehicle, group 3 treated with metformin 300mg/Kg orally, groups 4 and 5 treated respectively with 100 and 200 mg/Kg silibinin intraperitoneally (IP), and group 6 treated with a combination of metformin 300mg/Kg orally and silibinin 100mg/Kg IP. On day 40, blood samples were examined for luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (TS) and estradiol (EST) levels, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant parameters, ovarian and uterine morphology. Results Silibinin alone or in combination with metformin was found to be effective in restoring the regularity of estrous cycle by ameliorating the abnormal alterations of LH, TS, EST, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and oxidative status and by resuming the appearance of corpora lutea and decreasing or even total absence of cystic follicles in the ovaries. Conclusion Silibinin was effective in restoring estrous regularities and alleviating hormonal and histomorphological abnormalities of the ovarian and uterine tissues, this could be due to its anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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- Bushra Hassan Marouf
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology- College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Surgery and Theriogenology- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Basic Sciences- College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.,Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences- Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Surgery and Theriogenology- College of Veterinary Medicine- University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.,Department of Anaesthesia, College of Health Science, Cihan University of Sulaimaniya, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Aldawood N, Jalouli M, Alrezaki A, Nahdi S, Alamri A, Alanazi M, Manoharadas S, Alwasel S, Harrath AH. Fetal programming: in utero exposure to acrylamide leads to intergenerational disrupted ovarian function and accelerated ovarian aging. Aging (Albany NY) 2022; 14:6887-6904. [PMID: 36069806 PMCID: PMC9512500 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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In this study we investigated the effects of multigenerational exposures to acrylamide (ACR) on ovarian function. Fifty-day-old Wistar albino female rats were divided into the control and ACR-treated groups (2.5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day) from day 6 of pregnancy until delivery. The obtained females of the first (AF1) and second generation (AF2) were euthanized at 4 weeks of age, and plasma and ovary samples were collected. We found that in utero multigenerational exposure to ACR reduced fertility and ovarian function in AF1 through inducing histopathological changes as evidenced by the appearance of cysts and degenerating follicles, oocyte vacuolization, and pyknosis in granulosa cells. TMR red positive cells confirmed by TUNEL assay were mostly detected in the stroma of the treated groups. Estradiol and IGF-1 concentrations significantly decreased as a result of decreased CYP19 gene and its protein expression. However, ACR exposure in AF2 led to early ovarian aging as evidenced by high estradiol and progesterone levels among all treated groups compared to control group, corresponding to the upregulation of the CYP19 gene and protein expression. The apoptotic cells of the stroma were greatly detected compared to that in the control group, whereas no significant difference was reported in ESR1 and ESR2 gene expression. This study confirms the developmental adverse effects of ACR on ovarian function and fertility in at least two consecutive generations. It emphasizes the need for more effective strategies during pregnancy, such as eating healthy foods and avoiding consumption of ACR-rich products, including fried foods and coffee.
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- Nouf Aldawood
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Kumar GS, Tirgar P, Dalal M. Development and evaluation of novel rodent model of PCOS mimicking clinical phenotype in human disease. MIDDLE EAST FERTILITY SOCIETY JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-022-00118-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a most common female reproductive disorder, involving endocrine and metabolic disorders with unclear etiology. Androgen-based rodent animal models like DHEA and DHT are most suitable for PCOS induction, but still, these models fail to produce non-lean PCOS phenotypes such as hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, elevated estrogen levels, and ovary weight. Excess fructose consumption leads to hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance. The purpose of this study is to investigate, whether fructose consumption along with androgens in rats, could develop all metabolic and endocrine phenotypes of non-lean human PCOS disease.
Methods
Prepubertal SD rats were administered with DHT (83ug, s.c.) and fructose (20%, p.o.) for 90 days whereas DHEA (7 mg/kg, s.c) and fructose (20%, p.o.) for 30 days. During study duration, the blood glucose level for oral glucose tolerance test, estrus cyclicity, and ultrasonography was observed. Reproductive hormones LH, FSH, insulin, testosterone, and estradiol levels were assessed using ELISA. The ovary, uterus, abdominal fat, and subcutaneous fat were collected and weighed, and histopathology was done for any anomaly’s findings.
Results
DHT + fructose-treated rats showed significant (p < 0.05) increase in serum testosterone, LH, estradiol, decreased FSH levels, and caused multiple cystic follicles. Abdominal fat, subcutaneous fat, ovary, and uterine weight were higher in DHT + F and DHEA + F when compared to control groups. OGTT reveals impaired insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in both model groups. Ovarian histopathology of DHT + F shows more cysts than the DHEA + F groups. No significant changes in uterine histology of DHT + F and DHEA + F-treated rats.
Conclusion
DHT + F-treated rats mimic all clinical phenotypes and could be used as novel rodent model for non-lean type PCOS.
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Pruett JE, Everman SJ, Hoang NH, Salau F, Taylor LC, Edwards KS, Hosler JP, Huffman AM, Romero DG, Yanes Cardozo LL. Mitochondrial function and oxidative stress in white adipose tissue in a rat model of PCOS: effect of SGLT2 inhibition. Biol Sex Differ 2022; 13:45. [PMID: 35986388 PMCID: PMC9389812 DOI: 10.1186/s13293-022-00455-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), characterized by androgen excess and ovulatory dysfunction, is associated with a high prevalence of obesity and insulin resistance (IR) in women. We demonstrated that sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) administration decreases fat mass without affecting IR in the PCOS model. In male models of IR, administration of SGLT2i decreases oxidative stress and improves mitochondrial function in white adipose tissue (WAT). Therefore, we hypothesized that SGLT2i reduces adiposity via improvement in mitochondrial function and oxidative stress in WAT in PCOS model. Methods Four-week-old female rats were treated with dihydrotestosterone for 90 days (PCOS model), and SGLT2i (empagliflozin) was co-administered during the last 3 weeks. Body composition was measured before and after SGLT2i treatment by EchoMRI. Subcutaneous (SAT) and visceral (VAT) WAT were collected for histological and molecular studies at the end of the study. Results PCOS model had an increase in food intake, body weight, body mass index, and fat mass/lean mass ratio compared to the control group. SGLT2i lowered fat mass/lean ratio in PCOS. Glucosuria was observed in both groups, but had a larger magnitude in controls. The net glucose balance was similar in both SGLT2i-treated groups. The PCOS SAT had a higher frequency of small adipocytes and a lower frequency of large adipocytes. In SAT of controls, SGLT2i increased frequencies of small and medium adipocytes while decreasing the frequency of large adipocytes, and this effect was blunted in PCOS. In VAT, PCOS had a lower frequency of small adipocytes while SGLT2i increased the frequency of small adipocytes in PCOS. PCOS model had decreased mitochondrial content in SAT and VAT without impacting oxidative stress in WAT or the circulation. SGLT2i did not modify mitochondrial function or oxidative stress in WAT in both treated groups. Conclusions Hyperandrogenemia in PCOS causes expansion of WAT, which is associated with decreases in mitochondrial content and function in SAT and VAT. SGLT2i increases the frequency of small adipocytes in VAT only without affecting mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, or IR in the PCOS model. SGLT2i decreases adiposity independently of adipose mitochondrial and oxidative stress mechanisms in the PCOS model. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13293-022-00455-x. Androgen excess in PCOS model is associated with decreased markers of mitochondrial content in both subcutaneous and visceral white adipose tissue. Androgen excess in PCOS model is associated with increased frequency of small adipocytes in subcutaneous white adipose tissue while decreasing frequency of small adipocytes in visceral white adipose tissue. SGLT2 inhibition did not modify markers of mitochondrial content or oxidative stress in either subcutaneous or visceral white adipose tissue in PCOS model. SGLT2 inhibition increased frequency of small adipocytes in both subcutaneous and visceral white adipose tissue in control rats; however, SGLT2 inhibition only increased frequency of small adipocytes in visceral white adipose tissue in PCOS model.
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Mićić B, Teofilović A, Djordjevic A, Veličković N, Macut D, Vojnović Milutinović D. AMPK Activation Is Important for the Preservation of Insulin Sensitivity in Visceral, but Not in Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Postnatally Overfed Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23168942. [PMID: 36012206 PMCID: PMC9408918 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23168942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a well-known reproductive syndrome usually associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and hyperinsulinemia. Although the first signs of PCOS begin early in adolescence, it is underexplored whether peripubertal obesity predisposes women to PCOS metabolic disturbances. To highlight that, we examined the impact of postnatal overfeeding-induced obesity, achieved by litter size reduction during the suckling period, on metabolic disturbances associated with visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue (VAT and SAT) function in the 5α-dihydrotestosterone (5α-DHT)-induced animal model of PCOS. We analyzed markers of insulin signaling, lipid metabolism, and energy sensing in the VAT and SAT. Our results showed that postnatally overfed DHT-treated Wistar rats had increased VAT mass with hypertrophic adipocytes, together with hyperinsulinemia and increased HOMA index. In the VAT of these animals, insulin signaling remained unchanged while lipogenic markers decreased, which was accompanied by increased AMPK activation. In the SAT of the same animals, markers of lipogenesis and lipolysis increased, while the activity of AMPK decreased. Taken together, obtained results showed that postnatal overfeeding predisposes development of PCOS systemic insulin resistance, most likely as a result of worsened metabolic function of SAT, while VAT preserved its tissue insulin sensitivity through increased activity of AMPK.
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- Bojana Mićić
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Doktora Subotića 13, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 142 Despot Stefan Blvd, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +381-11-207-8303
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Zhou J, Yin P, Zhao Q, Hu Z, Wang Y, Ma G, Wu X, Lu L, Shi Y. Electroacupuncture improves follicular development and metabolism and regulates the expression of adiponectin, AMPK and ACC in an obese rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome. Acupunct Med 2022:9645284221107690. [PMID: 35831955 DOI: 10.1177/09645284221107690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and follicular arrest. Electroacupuncture (EA) has been shown to be effective at improving hyperandrogenism and follicular arrest in PCOS; however, its mechanism of action remains to be deciphered. OBJECTIVE In this study, we investigated whether EA improved follicular development in an obese rat model of PCOS and regulated the expression of adiponectin, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC). METHODS EA was administered at CV3, CV4 and ST40. Changes in body weight, paraovarian fat, estrus cycle, ovarian morphology, levels of related hormones, and glucose and lipid metabolism were evaluated. In addition, protein and mRNA expression of adiponectin, AMPK and ACC was measured. RESULTS The body weight and paraovarian fat of rats in the EA group were reduced, while estrus cyclicity and ovarian morphology improved. Levels of free fatty acids, triglycerides, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were significantly reduced in the EA group, as well as blood glucose levels. Furthermore, levels of testosterone and luteinizing hormone were reduced in the EA group, while estradiol levels were increased. Protein and mRNA expression of adiponectin, AMPKα1 and liver kinase B1 (LKB1) was found to be increased in the EA group, while protein and mRNA expression of ACC were significantly reduced.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that EA improved follicular development and metabolism and regulated expression levels of adiponectin, AMPKα1, LKB1 and ACC in our obese rat model of PCOS.
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- Jing Zhou
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproduction Medicine Center, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Graduate School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Graduate School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproduction Medicine Center, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Immunological Effects, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ameliorative effects of Guilandina bonduc L. aqueous seed extract on letrozole induced polycystic ovary syndrome in female wistar albino rats. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-022-00652-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rodriguez Paris V, Wong XYD, Solon-Biet SM, Edwards MC, Aflatounian A, Gilchrist RB, Simpson SJ, Handelsman DJ, Kaakoush NO, Walters KA. The interplay between PCOS pathology and diet on gut microbiota in a mouse model. Gut Microbes 2022; 14:2085961. [PMID: 35787106 PMCID: PMC9450977 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2022.2085961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The gut microbiome has been implicated in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) pathophysiology. PCOS is a disorder with reproductive, endocrine and metabolic irregularities, and several studies report that PCOS is associated with a decrease in microbial diversity and composition. Diet is an important regulator of the gut microbiome, as alterations in macronutrient composition impact the balance of gut microbial communities. This study investigated the interplay between macronutrient balance and PCOS on the gut microbiome of control and dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-induced PCOS-like mice exposed to diets that varied in protein (P), carbohydrate (C) and fat (F) content. The amount of dietary P, C and F consumed significantly altered alpha (α) and beta (β) diversity of the gut microbiota of control and PCOS-like mice. However, α-diversity between control and PCOS-like mice on the same diet did not differ significantly. In contrast, β-diversity was significantly altered by PCOS pathology. Further analysis identified an operational taxonomic unit (OTU) within Bacteroides (OTU3) with 99.2% similarity to Bacteroides acidifaciens, which is inversely associated with obesity, to be significantly decreased in PCOS-like mice. Additionally, this study investigated the role of the gut microbiome in the development of PCOS traits, whereby PCOS-like mice were transplanted with healthy fecal microbiota from control mice. Although the PCOS gut microbiome shifted toward that of control mice, PCOS traits were not ameliorated. Overall, these findings demonstrate that while diet exerts a stronger influence over gut microbiota diversity than PCOS pathology, overall gut microbiota composition is affected by PCOS pathology.
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- Valentina Rodriguez Paris
- Fertility & Research Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia,CONTACT Valentina Rodriguez Paris Fertility & Research Centre, School of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW2052, Australia
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- Fertility & Research Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Fertility & Research Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia,ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Fertility & Research Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Fertility & Research Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Fertility & Research Centre, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia,ANZAC Research Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Čekić N, Grgić A, Kokot A, Mujkić R, Šnajder Mujkić D, Bijelić N, Sablić M. Influence of Maternal Diet and Intergenerational Change in Diet Type on Ovarian and Adipose Tissue Morphology in Female Rat Offspring. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:854. [PMID: 35888573 PMCID: PMC9318591 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58070854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: A high-fat diet causes inflammation in the organism and many metabolic disorders. Adipose tissue secretes adipokines that affect the function of many organs. The health status of the mother before and during pregnancy affects the health of the offspring. The aim of this study was to determine how the type of maternal diet and the change in the type of diet in the offspring affects the histological characteristics of the ovaries and subcutaneous and perigonadal adipose tissue in female rat offspring. Materials and Methods: Ten female rats were divided into two groups. One group was fed standard laboratory chow, and the other was fed a high-fat diet and mated with a male of the same breed. The offspring of both groups of dams were divided into four subgroups with different feeding protocols. At 22 weeks of age, the offspring were sacrificed. Ovaries and subcutaneous and perigonadal adipose tissue were isolated. In the ovaries, the presence of cystic formations was investigated. Histomorphometric analysis was performed in two types of adipose tissue. Results: The weight of the ovaries of the offspring of mothers fed a high-fat diet was significantly higher than that of the offspring of mothers fed standard laboratory diets. Cystic formations were found in the ovaries of the offspring of mothers fed a high-fat diet. In subcutaneous adipose tissue, the percentage of small-sized adipocytes was significantly higher in the offspring of mothers fed standard laboratory diets. There were no significant differences in adipocyte surface area and adipocyte number between groups. Conclusion: Maternal diet influences the morphology of the ovaries and adipose tissue of the offspring.
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- Nenad Čekić
- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (N.Č.); (D.Š.M.); (M.S.)
- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Pathological Anatomy and Pathological Histology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
- Department of Surgery, National Memorial Hospital Vukovar, 32000 Vukovar, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Pathological Anatomy and Pathological Histology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (N.Č.); (D.Š.M.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Pathological Anatomy and Pathological Histology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (N.Č.); (D.Š.M.); (M.S.)
- Clinical Institute of Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Protection, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Histology and Embriology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (N.Č.); (D.Š.M.); (M.S.)
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Okada H, Kanasaki H, Tumurbaatar T, Tumurgan Z, Oride A, Kyo S. Hyperandrogenism induces proportional changes in the expression of Kiss-1, Tac2, and DynA in hypothalamic KNDy neurons. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:91. [PMID: 35729637 PMCID: PMC9210811 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00963-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kisspeptin released from Kiss-1 neurons in the hypothalamus plays an essential role in the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis by regulating the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). In this study, we examined how androgen supplementation affects the characteristics of Kiss-1 neurons. METHODS We used a Kiss-1-expressing mHypoA-55 cell model that originated from the arcuate nucleus (ARC) of the mouse hypothalamus. These cells are KNDy neurons that co-express neurokinin B (NKB) and dynorphin A (DynA). We stimulated these cells with androgens and examined them. We also examined the ARC region of the hypothalamus in ovary-intact female rats after supplementation with androgens. RESULTS Stimulation of mHypoA-55 cells with 100 nM testosterone significantly increased Kiss-1 gene expression by 3.20 ± 0.44-fold; testosterone also increased kisspeptin protein expression. The expression of Tac3, the gene encoding NKB, was also increased by 2.69 ± 0.64-fold following stimulation of mHypoA-55 cells with 100 nM testosterone. DynA gene expression in these cells was unchanged by testosterone stimulation, but it was significantly reduced at the protein level. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) had a similar effect to testosterone in mHypoA-55 cells; kisspeptin and NKB protein expression was significantly increased by DHT, whereas it significantly reduced DynA expression. In ovary-intact female rats, DTH administration significantly increased the gene expression of Kiss-1 and Tac3, but not DynA, in the arcuate nucleus. Exogenous NKB and DynA stimulation failed to modulate Kiss-1 gene expression in mHypoA-55 cells. Unlike androgen stimulation, prolactin stimulation did not modulate kisspeptin, NKB, or DynA protein expression in these cells. CONCLUSIONS Our observations imply that hyperandrogenemia affects KNDy neurons and changes their neuronal characteristics by increasing kisspeptin and NKB levels and decreasing DynA levels. These changes might cause dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
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- Hiroe Okada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya Cho, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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Reckelhoff JF, Shawky NM, Romero DG, Yanes Cardozo LL. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from Preclinical Research. KIDNEY360 2022; 3:1449-1457. [PMID: 36176644 PMCID: PMC9416822 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0002052022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, affecting approximately 10%. PCOS is diagnosed by the presence of at least two of these three criteria: hyperandrogenemia, oligo- or anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. The most common type (80%) of PCOS includes hyperandrogenemia. PCOS is also characterized by obesity or overweight (in 80% of US women with PCOS), insulin resistance with elevated plasma insulin but not necessarily hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, proteinuria, and elevated BP. Although elevated compared with age-matched controls, BP may not reach levels considered treatable according to the current clinical hypertension guidelines. However, it is well known that elevated BP, even modestly so, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. We have developed a model of hyperandrogenemia in rodents that mimics the characteristics of PCOS in women, with increases in body weight, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, andproteinuria and elevated BP. This review discusses potential mechanisms responsible for the elevated BP in the adult and aging PCOS rat model that may be extrapolated to women with PCOS.
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- Jane F. Reckelhoff
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Women’s Health Research Center, Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Women’s Health Research Center, Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Women’s Health Research Center, Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Women’s Health Research Center, Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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Pieczyńska JM, Pruszyńska-Oszmałek E, Kołodziejski PA, Łukomska A, Bajerska J. The Role of a High-Fat, High-Fructose Diet on Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Prepubertal Mice. Nutrients 2022; 14:2478. [PMID: 35745209 PMCID: PMC9229956 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This study aims to investigate the effects of a high-fat, high-fructose (HF/HFr) diet on metabolic/endocrine dysregulations associated with letrozole (LET)-induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in prepubertal female mice. Thirty-two prepubertal C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups of eight and implanted with LET or a placebo, with simultaneous administration of an HF/HFr/standard diet for five weeks. After sacrifice, the liver and blood were collected for selected biochemical analyses. The ovaries were taken for histopathological examination. The LET+HF/HFr group gained significantly more weight than the LET-treated mice. Both the LET+HF/HFr and the placebo-treated mice on the HF/HFr diet developed polycystic ovaries. Moreover the LET+HF/HFr group had significantly elevated testosterone levels, worsened lipid profile and indices of insulin sensitivity. In turn, the HF/HFr diet alone led to similar changes in the LET-treated group, except for the indices of insulin sensitivity. Hepatic steatosis also occurred in both HF/HFr groups. The LET-treated group did not develop endocrine or metabolic abnormalities, but polycystic ovaries were seen. Since the HF/HFr diet can cause substantial metabolic and reproductive dysregulation in both LET-treated and placebo mice, food items rich in simple sugar-particularly fructose-and saturated fat, which have the potential to lead to PCOS progression, should be eliminated from the diet of young females.
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- Joanna Maria Pieczyńska
- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Biochemistry and Biostructure, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland; (E.P.-O.); (P.A.K.)
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Biochemistry and Biostructure, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland; (E.P.-O.); (P.A.K.)
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- Department of Preclinical Sciences and Infectious Diseases, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, Poland;
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Kamal DAM, Ibrahim SF, Ugusman A, Mokhtar MH. Effects of Kelulut Honey on Oestrus Cycle Regulation and Histomorphological Changes in Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rats: A Preliminary Study. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060890. [PMID: 35743921 PMCID: PMC9225440 DOI: 10.3390/life12060890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex reproductive, metabolic, and endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Kelulut honey is stingless bee honey that possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and potent antioxidative activities in most conditions. However, its value in improving PCOS remains to be elucidated. Thus, this preliminary study aimed to determine the effective dose of Kelulut honey in oestrus cycle regulation and ovarian histomorphological changes in letrozole-induced PCOS rats. PCOS was induced in all-female Sprague Dawley (SD) rats with 1 mg/kg/day of letrozole except for the control group for 21 days. Kelulut honey was then orally administered to the PCOS rats at the dose of 0.5, 1, or 2 g/kg/day, respectively, for 35 days. The oestrous cycle was determined through vaginal smears, while ovarian histomorphological changes were observed by haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. The untreated PCOS rats were characterised by irregular oestrous cyclicity, hyperglycaemia, and aberrant ovarian histology. In this study, Kelulut honey (1 g/kg/day) increased the number of corpus luteum and antral follicles (p < 0.05), improved the cystic follicle, and normalised the oestrus cycle (p < 0.05). This preliminary study demonstrated that Kelulut honey, particularly at a dose of 1 g/kg/day, has the potential to alleviate oestrus cycle dysregulation and ovarian histomorphological changes occurring in PCOS.
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- Datu Agasi Mohd Kamal
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (D.A.M.K.); (S.F.I.); (A.U.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (D.A.M.K.); (S.F.I.); (A.U.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (D.A.M.K.); (S.F.I.); (A.U.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (D.A.M.K.); (S.F.I.); (A.U.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +60-3-91458617
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Dey A, Dhadhal S, Maharjan R, Nagar PS, Nampoothiri L. Partially purified non-polar phytocomponents from Aloe barbadensis Mill. gel restores metabolic and reproductive comorbidities in letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome rodent model- an "in-vivo" study. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 291:115161. [PMID: 35271948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In India, Kumaryasava, a popular Aloe barbadensis Mill. gel preparation has therapeutic value in treatment of female reproductive disorders like menstrual disturbances and menopausal problems. Despite their widespread use, only a limited number of studies have probed into the scientific evidence for their varied bioactivities. In this regard, studies have demonstrated that Aloe vera gel has the potential to modulate steroidogenic activity in letrozole induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) rat. However, isolation and identification of the bioactive molecule/s from Aloe vera gel and studying their molecular targets will underpin the treatment regime for PCOS. MATERIAL AND METHODS The Partially Purified Non-Polar Phytocomponents (PPNPP)- LP1 and LP3 were isolated from the petroleum ether extract of Aloe vera gel by column chromatography. Based upon the GC-MS analysis, LP1 and LP3 comprised of n-Hexadecanoic acid and Campesterol acetate with an abundance of 97.07%, and 96.07% respectively. For evaluation of their bioactivities, eighty 3-4 months female Balb/c mice were classified as 10 groups with 8 animals in each group. Groups were control (C), PCOS (0.5 mg/kg/day Letrozole orally for 21days), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with Aloe vera gel (AVG) (10 mg/kg/day) (PCOS + AVG), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with petroleum ether extract (PE) of Aloe vera gel (25 μg/kg/day) (PCOS + PE), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with LP1 (0.5 μg/kg/day) (PCOS + LP1), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with commercially available pure compound-n-Hexadecanoic acid (HA) (0.5 μg/kg/day) (PCOS + HA), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with LP3 (0.01 μg/kg/day) (PCOS + LP3), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with commercially available pure compound- Campesterol acetate (CA) (0.01 μg/kg/day) (PCOS + CA), PCOS treated orally for 60 days with Metformin (100 mg/kg/day) (PCOS + Metformin) and PCOS treated orally for 60 days with DMSO (Vehicle) (PCOS + DMSO). Body weight, Oral glucose tolerance test, lipid profile, fasting glucose, insulin, estrus cycle, hormonal profile, gene expression of gonadotropin receptors (Fshr and Lhr), steroid receptors (Ar, Esr1, Esr2 and Pgr) and steroidogenic markers (Star, Hsd3b1, Cyp19a1 and Amh) were analysed in the ovaries. Polycystic ovarian morphology was assessed through histopathological changes of ovary. Toxicity markers- SGOT, SGPT and creatinine were also measured at the end of the study. RESULTS Mice treated with letrozole demonstrated significant increase in body weight, glucose intolerance, fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR, triglycerides levels as well as testosterone levels, and a significant decline in the progesterone levels as compared to the control animals. PCOS animals also exhibited arrested estrus cyclicity, disrupted ovarian histopathology with the presence of multiple peripheral cysts and abnormal gene expression of gonadotropin receptor, steroid receptor and steroid markers. Oral administration of AVG, PE extract of AVG, LP3 and metformin greatly alleviated these complications in PCOS animals. CONCLUSION The above findings indicate the effectiveness of LP3, isolated from Aloe vera gel against letrozole induced PCOS in mice and may be used in the treatment of PCOS as an alternative to metformin.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, India
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, India.
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Effects of Fagonia indica on Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in Young Adult Female Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1397060. [PMID: 35664938 PMCID: PMC9162856 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1397060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a multidisciplinary endocrinopathy of reproductive-aged women that provokes insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, cardiovascular problems, obesity, and menstrual complications. The present study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of ethanolic extract of Fagonia indica in letrozole-induced PCOS young adult female rats. HPLC was carried out to find the phenolic and flavonoid content of the ethanolic extract of Fagonia indica. Twenty-five female rats were taken and initially divided into two groups: group I (control group) and group II (PCOS group). PCOS was induced by letrozole given orally by gavage. Body weight was recorded weekly and vaginal cytology was analyzed daily. After induction of disease, the PCOS group is further divided into four groups (n = 5): group II (positive control with PCOS), group III (metformin 20 mg/kg treated group), group IV (ethanolic extract of Fagonia indica 500 mg/kg treated group), and group V (metformin plus Fagonia extract). At the end of experimental period, the blood sample of each rat was collected and serum was separated by centrifugation. Afterwards hormonal analysis, lipid profile and liver functioning tests were performed. Ovaries were removed and preserved for histopathological findings while the liver of each rat was stored for the determination of antioxidant potential assessment. Fagonia indica was found to possess quercetin as one of the major flavonoid phytoconstituents. The plant extract exhibited its beneficial effects by restoring hormonal balance, lipid profile, and liver functioning markers. Treatment with F. indica reduced body weight, resolved ovarian cysts, and showed positive effects on follicular growth. Treatment with plant also increased the levels of antioxidant enzymes. This study validates the potential of Fagonia indica for the amelioration of metabolic, as well as, hormonal disturbances that occurred in PCOS.
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Kraynak M, Willging MM, Kuehlmann AL, Kapoor AA, Flowers MT, Colman RJ, Levine JE, Abbott DH. Aromatase Inhibition Eliminates Sexual Receptivity Without Enhancing Weight Gain in Ovariectomized Marmoset Monkeys. J Endocr Soc 2022; 6:bvac063. [PMID: 35592515 PMCID: PMC9113444 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvac063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Context Ovarian estradiol supports female sexual behavior and metabolic function. While ovariectomy (OVX) in rodents abolishes sexual behavior and enables obesity, OVX in nonhuman primates decreases, but does not abolish, sexual behavior, and inconsistently alters weight gain. Objective We hypothesize that extra-ovarian estradiol provides key support for both functions, and to test this idea, we employed aromatase inhibition to eliminate extra-ovarian estradiol biosynthesis and diet-induced obesity to enhance weight gain. Methods Thirteen adult female marmosets were OVX and received (1) estradiol-containing capsules and daily oral treatments of vehicle (E2; n = 5); empty capsules and daily oral treatments of either (2) vehicle (VEH, 1 mL/kg, n = 4), or (3) letrozole (LET, 1 mg/kg, n = 4). Results After 7 months, we observed robust sexual receptivity in E2, intermediate frequencies in VEH, and virtually none in LET females (P = .04). By contrast, few rejections of male mounts were observed in E2, intermediate frequencies in VEH, and high frequencies in LET females (P = .04). Receptive head turns were consistently observed in E2, but not in VEH and LET females. LET females, alone, exhibited robust aggressive rejection of males. VEH and LET females demonstrated increased % body weight gain (P = .01). Relative estradiol levels in peripheral serum were E2 >>> VEH > LET, while those in hypothalamus ranked E2 = VEH > LET, confirming inhibition of local hypothalamic estradiol synthesis by letrozole. Conclusion Our findings provide the first evidence for extra-ovarian estradiol contributing to female sexual behavior in a nonhuman primate, and prompt speculation that extra-ovarian estradiol, and in particular neuroestrogens, may similarly regulate sexual motivation in other primates, including humans.
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- Marissa Kraynak
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Center for Women’s Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Training Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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Desroziers E. Unusual suspects: Glial cells in fertility regulation and their suspected role in polycystic ovary syndrome. J Neuroendocrinol 2022; 34:e13136. [PMID: 35445462 PMCID: PMC9489003 DOI: 10.1111/jne.13136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gonadotropin-releasing-hormone (GnRH) neurons sitting within the hypothalamus control the production of gametes and sex steroids by the gonads, therefore ensuring survival of species. As orchestrators of reproductive function, GnRH neurons integrate information from external and internal cues. This occurs through an extensively studied neuronal network known as the "GnRH neuronal network." However, the brain is not simply composed of neurons. Evidence suggests a role for glial cells in controlling GnRH neuron activity, secretion and fertility outcomes, although numerous questions remain. Glial cells have historically been seen as support cells for neurons. This idea has been challenged by the discovery that some neurological diseases originate from glial dysfunction. The prevalence of infertility disorders is increasing worldwide, with one in four couples being affected; therefore, it remains essential to understand the mechanisms by which the brain controls fertility. The "GnRH glial network" could be a major player in infertility disorders and represent a potential therapeutic target. In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common infertility disorder of reproductive aged women worldwide, the brain is considered a prime suspect. Recent studies have demonstrated pathological neuronal wiring of the "GnRH neuronal network" in PCOS-like animal models. However, the role of the "GnRH glial network" remains to be elucidated. In this review, I aim to propose glial cells as unusual suspects in infertility disorders such as PCOS. In the first part, I state our current knowledge about the role of glia in the regulation of GnRH neurons and fertility. In the second part, based on our recent findings, I discuss how glial cells could be implicated in PCOS pathology.
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- Elodie Desroziers
- Department of Physiology, Centre for NeuroendocrinologyUniversity of OtagoDunedinNew Zealand
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, INSERM, Neuroscience Paris Seine – Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Neuroplasticity of Reproductive Behaviours TeamParisFrance
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Evaluation of Formulated Herbal Syrup (Containing Fennel, Anise, and Celery) on the Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Model. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp-120814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder associated with irregular menstrual cycles, hyperandrogenism, obesity, and reduced fertility. Objectives: The present study aimed to formulate herbal syrup based on Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) and evaluate its effect on the letrozole-induced PCOS model in female rats. Methods: The herbal syrup contains anise, fennel, and celery seed extracts. Five different formulations were made with different percentages of additive components. Quality control and stability tests were performed on the selected formulation. During the in vivo step, 6 groups of rats were evaluated: The control group (received carboxymethyl cellulose 1% as a vehicle) and the other 5 groups (received letrozole 1 mg/kg orally for 21 days). During 21 days, daily vaginal smears were examined to detect irregularities of the estrous cycle. After induction of PCOS, rats were orally administered with herbal syrup (1, 2, 4 mL/kg) or metformin (200 mg/kg) for 28 days. Moreover, body and ovarian weights, serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone were measured. Finally, ovarian tissues were isolated for histological examination. Results: The best formulation of the syrup contained the plant extract (totally 10%), sugar (50%), sodium benzoate (0.1%), and potassium sorbate (0.1%). Body weight was significantly increased in all groups compared to the control group, and after treatment, a significant weight reduction was seen in the metformin and 1-mL/kg dose group. Following PCOS induction, ovary weight was significantly increased, while after treatment, it showed a significant decrease. After 21 days of letrozole administration, induction of PCOS was confirmed by the irregularities in estrous cycles and an increase in testosterone and LH levels. After treatments with the syrup, LH levels significantly decreased in all groups (P < 0.05), and serum testosterone and FSH levels significantly decreased in the 2-mL/kg dose group compared to the PCOS group (P < 0.05). Estradiol and progesterone levels significantly increased in the treatment groups in a dose-dependent manner. Histological studies of metformin and herbal syrup groups exhibited normal follicular development with fewer and smaller cystic follicles compared to the PCOS group. Conclusions: The herbal syrup made from anise, fennel, and celery seed extracts improved serum levels of sex hormones, recovered the ovarian morphology in PCOS-induced rats, and can be a good candidate for further clinical trials.
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Rafiee B, Karbalay-doust S, Tabei SMB, Azarpira N, Alaee S, Lohrasbi P, Bahmanpour S. Effects of N-acetylcysteine and metformin treatment on the stereopathological characteristics of uterus and ovary. Eur J Transl Myol 2022; 32. [PMID: 35535444 PMCID: PMC9295164 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2022.10409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, the stereo-pathological effect of metformin and N-acetyl cysteine is evaluated on the uterus and ovary of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) mice. 96 mature females (8-weekold, weight of 20–30 gr) BALB/c mice were classified into 6 groups including the control group (n= 16), letrozole-induced PCOS group (n=16), PCOS + metformin (n=16), PCOS+NAC (n=16) and a separate control group for NAC (n=16). Another PCOS group was maintained for a month to make sure that features remain till the end of the study. Testosterone level, vaginal cytology and stereological evaluations were assessed. Vaginal cytology in letrozole-receiving mice showed a diestrus phase continuity. Testosterone level, body weight, uterine weight, endometrial volume, myometrial volume, gland volume, stromal volume, epithelial volume, vessel volume, daughter and conglomerate glands, endometrial thickness, and myometrial thickness exhibited an increasing trend in the uterus of PCOS mice. While normal gland and vessel length decreased in the PCOS group. Ovarian volume, corticomedullary volume, primary follicles, secondary follicles, and ovarian cysts were increased in PCOS ovaries. While corpus luteum, primordial, graafian, and atretic follicles showed a decline in the PCOS group. NAC and metformin, however, managed to restore the condition to normal. Given the prevalence of PCOS and its impact on fertility, the use of noninvasive methods is of crucial significance. NAC can control and treat pathological parameters and help as a harmless drug in the treatment of women with PCOS.
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Begum N, Manipriya K, Veeresh B. Role of high-fat diet on letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome in rats. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 917:174746. [PMID: 34998791 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.174746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. Letrozole (LET)-induced PCOS is a good model but has drawbacks such as the absence of metabolic changes. Hence, in the present study, we aimed to develop a new animal model combining a high-fat diet (HFD) and LET. Female Wistar rats were divided into a control group, LET group, and LET + HFD (45% energy from fat) group. Compared with the control group, the LET and LET + HFD groups showed ovarian cysts and elevated testosterone levels, whereas oestradiol and progesterone levels were reduced. The LET + HFD group displayed significant changes in body weight, as well as in levels of triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, direct bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, and uric acid; in terms of glucose intolerance and insulin resistance, the LET + HFD group showed better results than the LET group. Compared with the control group, elevated levels of tumour necrosis factor-α were detected in both the LET and LET + HFD groups. The addition of HFD to the LET model afforded good metabolic aberrations, along with ovarian cysts. In contrast, the LET-only model failed to demonstrate metabolic anomalies observed in the human PCOS condition.
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- Nazia Begum
- Research Scholar, University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Department of Pharmacology, G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Bhattarai P, Rijal S, Bhattarai JP, Cho DH, Han SK. Suppression of neurotransmission on gonadotropin-releasing hormone neurons in letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome: A mouse model. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1059255. [PMID: 36699037 PMCID: PMC9868609 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1059255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder in reproductive-age women, characterized by the accretion of small cystic follicles in the ovary associated with chronic anovulation and overproduction of androgens. Ovarian function in all mammals is controlled by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons, which are the central regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. However, the impact on the neurotransmitter system regulating GnRH neuronal function in the letrozole-induced PCOS mouse model remains unclear. METHODS In this study, we compared the response of various neurotransmitters and neurosteroids regulating GnRH neuronal activities between letrozole-induced PCOS and normal mice via electrophysiological techniques. RESULTS Response to neurotransmitter systems like GABAergic, glutamatergic and kisspeptinergic were suppressed in letrozole-fed compared to normal mice. In addition, neurosteroids tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone (THDOC) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoxazolo[5,4-c] pyridine-3-ol (THIP) mediated response on GnRH neurons were significantly smaller on letrozole-fed mice compared to normal mice. Furthermore, we also found that letrozole-fed mice showed irregularity in the estrous cycle, increased body weight, and anovulation in female mice. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that PCOS is an endocrine disorder that may directly affect the neurotransmitter system regulating GnRH neuronal activity at the hypothalamic level and impact reproductive physiology.
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- Pravin Bhattarai
- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Dong Hyu Cho, ; Seong Kyu Han,
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Dong Hyu Cho, ; Seong Kyu Han,
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Marouf BH. Effect of Silibinin on Dyslipidemia and Glycemic Alteration Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Experimental Study on Rats. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:2771-2780. [PMID: 36105429 PMCID: PMC9464776 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s377404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are found to have hormonal and metabolic alterations. This study investigated the efficacy of the flavonolignan silibinin in restoring the metabolic alterations associated with letrozole-induced PCOS in rats. METHODS The study allocated 42 albino rats into two groups. The first group was a normal control group (n=12) in which only the vehicle was given. The second group, the PCOS group (n=30), received letrozole (1 mg/kg/day) orally for 21 days. On day 21, six animals from the first group and six animals from the second group were sacrificed to confirm the development of PCOS, and the rest of the animals (n=24) in the second group were distributed equally into four groups: the PCOS group received vehicle, the metformin (MET) group received 300 mg/kg metformin orally, and the low-dose silibinin (LD-100) and high-dose silibinin (HD-200) groups received 100 and 200 mg/kg silibinin intraperitoneally, respectively. Blockade of the estrus cycle in the diestrus phase, hyperglycemia, and body weight elevation were related to a positive PCOS induction. An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was also carried out for all animals on day 21 and on the last day of the experiment (day 40) to investigate the effect of silibinin on insulin resistance. The rats' lipid profile, insulin level, estrus cycle patterns, body weight, and weights of the ovaries and uterus were also measured on day 40. RESULTS A 19-day silibinin treatment led to the restoration of regular estrus cyclicity, reduced the glucose spike in OGTT analysis, and alleviated insulin resistance in PCOS rats. There was a statistically non-significant decrement in insulin level and lipid profile in the treatment groups. CONCLUSION Silibinin flavonolignan ameliorated some metabolic and reproductive alterations associated with PCOS. This could be related to the decreased insulin resistance, and antiandrogenic and phytoestrogenic activity of silibinin. Further study with longer term therapy is recommended to clarify more potential effects of silibinin and its mechanism of action in PCOS.
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- Bushra Hassan Marouf
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
- Correspondence: Bushra Hassan Marouf, Tel +9647701562796, Email
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Shawky NM. Cardiovascular disease risk in offspring of polycystic ovary syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:977819. [PMID: 36531474 PMCID: PMC9747927 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.977819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting women at reproductive age. PCOS diagnosis (Rotterdam criteria) is based on the presence of two out of three criteria; clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, oligo- or an-ovulation and polycystic ovaries. PCOS women suffer from a constellation of reproductive and metabolic abnormalities including obesity and insulin resistance. PCOS women also have increased blood pressure and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In-utero, offspring of PCOS women are exposed to altered maternal hormonal environment and maternal obesity (for most of PCOS women). Offspring of PCOS women could also be subject to genetic susceptibility, the transgenerational transmission of some of the PCOS traits or epigenetic changes. Offspring of PCOS women are commonly reported to have an abnormal birth weight, which is also a risk factor for developing CVD and hypertension later in life. Although studies have focused on the growth pattern, reproductive and metabolic health of children of PCOS women, very limited number of studies have addressed the risk of hypertension and CVD in those offspring particularly as they age. The current narrative review is designed to summarize the available literature (both human studies and experimental animal studies) and highlight the gaps in addressing hypertension and CVD risks in offspring of PCOS women or hyperandrogenemic female animal models.
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- Noha M. Shawky
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Women’s Health Research Center, Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- *Correspondence: Noha M. Shawky,
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Seow KM, Liu PS, Chen KH, Chen CW, Chen LK, Ho CH, Hwang JL, Wang PH, Juan CC. Cysteine-Cysteine Motif Chemokine Receptor 5 Expression in Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:ijms23010134. [PMID: 35008567 PMCID: PMC8745167 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects 5–10% of women of reproductive age, is associated with reproductive and metabolic disorders, such as chronic anovulation, infertility, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. However, the mechanism of PCOS is still unknown. Therefore, this study used a letrozole-exposed mouse model in which mice were orally fed letrozole for 20 weeks to investigate the effects of letrozole on the severity of reproductive and metabolic consequences and the expression of cysteine–cysteine motif chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) in letrozole-induced PCOS mice. The letrozole-treated mice showed a disrupted estrous cycle and were arrested in the diestrus phase. Letrozole treatment also increased plasma testosterone levels, decreased estradiol levels, and caused multicystic follicle formation. Furthermore, histological analysis of the perigonadal white adipose tissue (pgWAT) showed no significant difference in the size and number of adipocytes between the letrozole-treated mice and the control group. Further, the letrozole-treated mice demonstrated glucose intolerance and insulin resistance during oral glucose and insulin tolerance testing. Additionally, the expression of CCR5 and cysteine-cysteine motif ligand 5 (CCL5) were significantly higher in the pgWAT of the letrozole-treated mice compared with the control group. CCR5 and CCL5 were also significantly correlated with the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Finally, the mechanisms of insulin resistance in PCOS may be caused by an increase in serine phosphorylation and a decrease in Akt phosphorylation.
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- Kok-Min Seow
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shin-Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei 111, Taiwan; (K.-M.S.); (J.-L.H.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (C.-H.H.); (P.-H.W.)
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- Institute of Physiology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (P.-S.L.); (L.-K.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei 231, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Buddhist Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- College of Human Development and Health, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Physiology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (P.-S.L.); (L.-K.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (C.-H.H.); (P.-H.W.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shin-Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei 111, Taiwan; (K.-M.S.); (J.-L.H.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Taipei IVF, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (C.-H.H.); (P.-H.W.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Female Cancer Foundation, Taipei 104, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- Institute of Physiology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (P.-S.L.); (L.-K.C.)
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2826-7000
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Kamada S, Yamamoto Y, Aoki H, Tamura K, Takeda A, Minato S, Masaki R, Yanagihara R, Hayashi N, Yano Y, Imaizumi J, Kagawa T, Yoshida A, Kawakita T, Irahara M, Iwasa T. A novel PCOS rat model and an evaluation of its reproductive, metabolic, and behavioral phenotypes. Reprod Med Biol 2021; 21:e12416. [PMID: 34934399 PMCID: PMC8656186 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Although animal models of PCOS have been used in many studies, none of them can reproduce both the reproductive and metabolic phenotypes of PCOS. In addition, behavioral parameters have not been evaluated in PCOS animal models. Purpose We tried to produce an improved rat model of PCOS, and the reproductive, metabolic, and behavioral phenotypes of the model rats were evaluated. Methods Female rats were implanted with silicon tubes containing oil-dissolved dihydrotestosterone (Oil-DHT) as a new PCOS model. Their phenotypes were compared with those of conventional PCOS model rats (DHT), into which tubes containing crystalline DHT were implanted, and non-DHT-treated rats (control). Results Both the Oil-DHT and DHT rats showed greater body weight gain, food intake, and fat depot weight than the control rats. Furthermore, these groups showed fewer estrous stages and increased numbers of cystic follicles. The DHT rats exhibited lower ovarian and uterine weights than the control rats, whereas no such changes were observed in the Oil-DHT rats. The Oil-DHT and DHT rats showed less locomotor activity in the light phase than the control rats. Conclusions Our proposed PCOS model reproduced both the reproductive and metabolic phenotypes of PCOS and may have potential for PCOS research.
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- Shuhei Kamada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Tokushima University Tokushima Japan
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Challenges in Establishing a Relevant Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Rats – A Mini Review. SERBIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/sjecr-2021-0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most com-mon female endocrinopathy and one of the leading causes of in-fertility. However, the exact etiopathogenetic mechanisms are not discovered yet, while therapeutic strategies in PCOS commonly rely on symptomatic rather than curative. Regarding reasonable ethical limitations in human population, animal experimental studies can provide better insights into mechanisms underlying etiopathogenesis of PCOS, as well as investigations of different therapeutic strategies. Rodent models for PCOS are very useful for experimental studies due to their great genetic similarities with human genome, short reproductive and life span, feasible gener-ating of genetically adapted animals, and convenient and acces-sible use. To our knowledge, androgens (dehydroepiandroste-rone, testosterone propionate, 5a-dihydrotestosterone), as well as estradiol valerate, represent the most frequently used hormones for PCOS modeling. Furthermore, the administration of antipro-gesterone or letrozole has been reported as effective for PCOS induction. In our review, the presented PCOS models were ac-complished by the administration of different hormones or drugs and alterations of environment. The main focus of this review was to summarize the alterations in ovarian morphology, hypotha-lamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, and hormone levels across above-mentioned protocols for postnatal PCOS modeling in rats.
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Chen Z, Zhang D, Sun Z, Yu Q. A Proper Increasing in the Testosterone Level May Be Associated With Better Pregnancy Outcomes for Patients With Tubal or Male Infertility During in vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. Front Physiol 2021; 12:696854. [PMID: 34819870 PMCID: PMC8606517 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.696854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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We aimed to investigate the relationship between testosterone (T) levels and pregnancy outcomes in patients with tubal or male infertility at different times during in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. Patients with tubal or male infertility and normal androgen levels undergoing IVF/ICSI were consecutively recruited. We performed a longitudinal analysis of T levels at three time points (i.e., T0: baseline, T1: trigger day, and T2: day after the trigger day) in three groups with different pregnancy outcomes (i.e., group 1: no pregnancy; group 2: clinical pregnancy but no live birth; and group 3: live birth) as repeated measurement data using linear mixed-effects models. We also plotted fitted curves depicting the relationship between T levels and a number of oocytes retrieved at different time points and identified the inflection points of the curves. In total, 3,012 patients were recruited. Groups 1 and 3 had improvements in T levels at the three time points. After refitting, the slope in group 3 was significantly higher than that in group 1 (P = 0.000). Curves that reflected the association between T levels and numbers of retrieved oocytes presented an upward trend before a certain inflection point, after which the curves had no obvious changes or fell with increasing T levels. The inflection points for T0, T1, and T2 were calculated as 0.45, 0.94, and 1.09, respectively. A faster upward trend in T levels might be associated with better pregnancy outcomes. Within a range lower than a T level inflection point, more oocytes and embryos could be obtained with increasing T levels.
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- Zhiyan Chen
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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