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Pezhhanfar S, Farajzadeh MA, Hosseini-Yazdi SA, Mogaddam MRA. Extraction and preconcentration of parabens from the human follicular fluid through dispersive micro solid phase extraction using microporous MIL-68 (In) followed by in-situ effervescence-boosted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 240:115926. [PMID: 38142500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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For the first time in this study, a microextraction method was developed to perform follicular fluid safety assessment analysis. The drastic importance of follicular fluid safety on the proper nourishment and development of oocytes caused the development of the present method. Since women are regularly exposed to parabens through cosmetics, healthcare, and hygienic products, the infection of body fluids is probable in long-term exposures. Also, for the first time, MIL-68 (In) was applied in an analytical method. Moreover, a new method called in-situ effervescence-boosted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction was adopted for the simultaneous derivatization and preconcentration of the target parabens. To perform the method, 25 mg of MIL-68 (In) was dispersed into the solution of follicular fluid by vortexing. Then, 1.0 mL of 2-propanol was used to elute the analytes from the absorbent via vortexing. The analyte-enriched organic phase was mixed with 100 µL of acetic anhydride (derivatization agent) and 27 µL 1,2-dibromoethane (extraction solvent) which was swiftly injected into a sodium carbonate solution. Following the centrifugation, the extraction solvent was sedimented at the bottom of a conical bottom glass test tube and an aliquot of it was injected into a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector. Wide linear ranges (120-25000 µg L-1), satisfactory extraction recoveries (31-79%) and enrichment factors (31-79), and appreciable limits of detection (7-36 µg L-1) and quantification (25-120 µg L-1) were recorded. The high surface area of MIL-68 (In) (608.82 m2 g-1) and its significantly low average pore diameter (13.829 A°) provide an ideal platform for the extraction of parabens from the complex matrix of follicular fluid.
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- Sakha Pezhhanfar
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; Engineering Faculty, Near East University, Mersin 10, Nicosia 99138, North Cyprus, Turkey.
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- Food and Drug Safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Kanaka V, Drakakis P, Loutradis D, Tsangaris GT. Proteomics in the study of female fertility: an update. Expert Rev Proteomics 2023; 20:319-330. [PMID: 37874610 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2023.2275683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Female fertility has been a field of interest for the scientific community throughout the years. The contribution of proteomics in the study of female fertility as well as female infertility and in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been significant. Proteomics is a recently developed field, extensively applied to the identification and quantification of proteins, which could be used as potential biomarkers in a diagnostic, prognostic, or predictive manner in a variety of medical conditions. AREAS COVERED The present review focuses on proteomic studies of the oocyte and endometrial environment as well as on conditions related to infertility, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, obesity, and unexplained infertility. Moreover, this review presents studies that have been done in an effort to search for fertility biomarkers in individuals following the IVF procedure. EXPERT OPINION The comprehension of the molecular pathways behind female fertility and infertility could contribute to the diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of infertility. Moreover, the identification of proteomic biomarkers for IVF cycles could predict the possible outcome of an IVF cycle, prevent an unsuccessful IVF, and monitor the IVF cycle in a personalized manner, leading to increased success rates. [Figure: see text].
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- Vasiliki Kanaka
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Proteomics Research Unit, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Proteomics Research Unit, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Sprícigo JFW, Guimarães ALS, Cunha ATM, Leme LO, Carneiro MC, Franco MM, Dode MAN. Using Cumulus Cell Biopsy as a Non-Invasive Tool to Access the Quality of Bovine Oocytes: How Informative Are They? Animals (Basel) 2022; 12. [PMID: 36428341 DOI: 10.3390/ani12223113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to determine whether cumulus cells (CC) biopsy, acquired before or after in vitro maturation (IVM), presents similar gene expression pattern and if would compromises oocyte quality. First, immature cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) were distributed: (1) maturated in groups (control); (2) individually maturated, but not biopsied; (3) subjected to CC biopsy before maturation and individually matured; (4) individually matured and submitted to CC biopsy after maturation; (5) individually matured and CC biopsied before and after maturation. Secondly, candidate genes, described as potential markers of COCs quality, were quantified by RT-qPCR in CCs before and after IVM. After in vitro fertilization (IVF), zygotes were tracked and sorted regarding their developmental potential: fully developed to embryo, cleaved and arrested, and not-cleaved. The COC’s biopsy negatively affects embryo development (p < 0.05), blastocyst cell number (p < 0.05), and apoptotic cell ratio (p < 0.05), both before and after IVM. The PTGS2, LUM, ALCAM, FSHR, PGR, SERPINE2, HAS2, and PDRX3 genes were differentially expressed (p < 0.05) on matured CCs. Only PGR gene (p = 0.04) was under-expressed on matured CCs on Not-Cleaved group. The SERPINE2 gene was overexpressed (p = 0.01) in the Cleaved group on immature CCs. In summary, none of the selected gene studies can accurately predict COC’s fate after fertilization.
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Akdemir Y, Donmez Cakil Y, Selam B, Sitar ME, Cincik M. Rescue IVM of Denuded GV- and MI-Stage Oocytes of Premenopausal Rats with Oncostatin M, Insulin-like Growth Factor I, and Growth Hormone. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12081247. [PMID: 36013426 PMCID: PMC9410294 DOI: 10.3390/life12081247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Immature oocytes are retrieved and matured through in vitro maturation (IVM). Maturation, fertilization rates, and embryo development via IVM are all lower than those found in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. We investigated the effects of oncostatin M (OSM), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-I), and growth hormone (GH) in rescue IVM. A total of 111 germinal vesicle (GV) and 17 metaphase I (MI) oocytes were obtained after conventional IVF from 28 female Wistar albino rats. Denuded immature oocytes were cultured in maturation medium supplemented with OSM, IGF-1, or GH. The quantities of metaphase II (MII) oocytes matured from the GV stage were 17 of 30 (56.6%), 15 of 28 (53.5%), 10 of 30 (33.3%), and 7 of 23 (30.3%), in control, OSM, IGF-I, and GH groups, respectively. Maturation rates in control and OSM groups were higher than those in IGF-I and GH groups (p = 0.001). The quantities of MII oocytes matured from MI stage were 7 of 7 (100%), 4 of 4 (100%), 1 of 1 (100%), and 1 of 5 (20%) in control, OSM, IGF-I, and GH groups, respectively. Maturation rates from MI to MII stages in control, OSM, and IGF-I groups were higher than those in the GH group (p = 0.004). Acceptable maturation rates are observed with OSM in rat oocytes in rescue IVM.
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- Yesim Akdemir
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67100, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Maltepe University, Istanbul 34857, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Unit of ART, Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, Istanbul 34752, Turkey
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +90-536-9796544
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Maltepe University, Istanbul 34857, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Maltepe University, Istanbul 34857, Turkey
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Huang J, Xia L, Tian L, Fan H, Xu D, Ai X, Wu X, Chen J, Xing G, Huang L, Zuo H, Chen J, Li M, Zhang K, Liu P, Lin J, Wu Q. Impact of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on embryo ploidy: a retrospective cohort study of 133 PGT-A cycles in China. Biol Res 2022; 55:26. [PMID: 35962402 PMCID: PMC9372941 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-022-00395-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Unsubstantiated concerns have been raised on the potential correlation between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination and infertility, leading to vaccine hesitancy in reproductive-aged population. Herein, we aim to evaluate the impact of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on embryo ploidy, which is a critical indicator for embryo quality and pregnancy chance. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of 133 patients who underwent preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) cycles with next-generation sequencing technology from June 1st 2021 to March 17th 2022 at a tertiary-care medical center in China. Women fully vaccinated with two doses of Sinopharm or Sinovac inactivated vaccines (n = 66) were compared with unvaccinated women (n = 67). The primary outcome was the euploidy rate per cycle. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to adjust for potential confounders. Results The euploidy rate was similar between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups (23.2 ± 24.6% vs. 22.6 ± 25.9%, P = 0.768), with an adjusted β of 0.01 (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.08–0.10). After frozen-thawed single euploid blastocyst transfer, the two groups were also comparable in clinical pregnancy rate (75.0% vs. 60.0%, P = 0.289), with an adjusted odds ratio of 6.21 (95% CI: 0.76–50.88). No significant associations were observed between vaccination and cycle characteristics or other laboratory and pregnancy outcomes. Conclusions Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination had no detrimental impact on embryo ploidy during in vitro fertilization treatment. Our finding provides further reassurance for vaccinated women who are planning to conceive. Future prospective cohort studies with larger datasets and longer follow-up are needed to confirm the conclusion.
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- Jialyu Huang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Assisted Reproduction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Rd, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Kanaka V, Proikakis S, Drakakis P, Loutradis D, Tsangaris GT. Implementing a preimplantation proteomic approach to advance assisted reproduction technologies in the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. EPMA J 2022; 13:237-260. [PMID: 35719135 PMCID: PMC9203609 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-022-00282-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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AbstractThe evolution of the field of assisted reproduction technology (ART) in the last 40 years has significantly contributed to the management of global infertility. Despite the great numbers of live births that have been achieved through ART, there is still potential for increasing the success rates. As a result, there is a need to create optimum conditions in order to increase ART efficacy. The selection of the best sperm, oocyte, and embryo, as well as the achievement of optimal endometrial receptivity, through the contribution of new diagnostic and treatment methods, based on a personalized proteomic approach, may assist in the attainment of this goal. Proteomics represent a powerful new technological development, which seeks for protein biomarkers in human tissues. These biomarkers may aid to predict the outcome, prevent failure, and monitor in a personalized manner in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. In this review, we will present data from studies that have been conducted in the search for such biomarkers in order to identify proteins related to good sperm, oocyte, and embryo quality, as well as optimal endometrial receptivity, which may later lead to greater results and the desirable ART outcome.
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Wang C, Wen YX, Mai QY. Impact of metabolic disorders on endometrial receptivity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Exp Ther Med 2022; 23:221. [PMID: 35222698 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present study investigated the expression of endometrial receptivity-related molecules in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and different androgen status, insulin resistance (IR) levels, and body mass indexes (BMI) to identify the mechanism underlying their effects on pregnancy outcomes. The present study recruited 43 participants from November 2020 to January 2021, which were classified into five groups: i) Hyperandrogenemia (HA) combined with impaired glucose tolerance group (n=8); ii) HA combined with diabetes mellitus group (n=8); iii) HA combined with non-IR (NIR) group (n=10); iv) non-HA (NHA) androgen combined with IR group (n=8); and v) NHA combined with NIR group (n=9). In addition, according to their BMIs, patients were sub-grouped into lean/normal (n=27), overweight (n=8) or obese (n=8) groups. The mRNA expression levels of endometrial receptivity-related molecules were detected using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. In addition, flow cytometry was used to determine the phenotype and percentage of uterine natural killer cells (uNK). According to the results, patients with PCOS and IR status, HA and obesity (BMI ≥24 kg/m2) demonstrated significantly decreased mRNA expression levels of adiponectin, adiponectin receptor (AdipoR)1, AdipoR2, adapter protein containing PH domain, PTB domain and leucine zipper motif 1, estrogen receptor (ER) α, ERβ, progesterone receptor (PR), IL-15, integrin β3 avβ3, and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1, but increased mRNA expression levels of IL-6 and IL-8 compared with NHA + NIR group or lean/normal group, respectively. In addition, obese patients with PCOS demonstrated increased mRNA expression levels of PR compared with overweight patients. This suggested that insulin resistant status, HA, and obesity could alter the endometrial receptivity of patients with PCOS, which may explain poorer embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in clinics.
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- Can Wang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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Mohammadi Yeganeh S, Nazarian H, Habibi B, Novin M, Salehpour S, Novin M. Expression analysis of genes and MicroRNAs involved in recurrent implantation failure: New noninvasive biomarkers of implantation. Biomed Biotechnol Res J 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_246_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kussano NR, Leme LDO, Dode MAN. Protein source in maturation media affects gene expression in cumulus cells and embryo development in cattle. Anim Biotechnol 2021:1-14. [PMID: 34964703 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.2019755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate if protein source (PS) alterations during IVM affect embryo sex/development and gene expression profile in cumulus cells (CCs). Bovine oocytes were matured and cultured in the presence of FBS or BSA. Then, the PS effect during IVM on gene expression (GPC4, VCAN, GHR, PTGS2, and ALCAM) was determined. CC biopsy was removed before and after IVM treatments. After fertilization and cultured, CCs were grouped according to their fate into CCs from immature COCs, CCs from COCs that did or did not result in embryos (according to PS). Results showed that when the culture was performed in FBS presence, blastocyst rate was higher (p < 0.05) than BSA. However, when embryos were cultured with BSA, no effect (p > 0.05) of PS during IVM was observed. PS used during IVM did not affect embryos sex (p > 0.05) but changed VCAN, GHR, PTGS2, and ALCAM genes expression. No differences (p > 0.05) were observed between immature and mature CCs groups in gene expression, regardless of their fate. Only the GHR gene was related to embryo production but just with FBS on IVM. In conclusion, PS can affect embryo development when using the serum on IVM and IVC, influences CCs gene expression, and has to be considered when studying oocyte quality markers.
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- Institute of Biology, University of Brasilia, Brasília, Brazil.,Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, Brazil
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Benkhalifa M, Zidi W, Bahri H, Mahjoub S, Boudhraa K, Sanhaji H, Khorsi-Cauet H, Feki M, Benkhalifa M, Allal-Elasmi M. Circulating MMP-7 and VEGF as potential predictive biomarkers for recurrent implantation failures. ZYGOTE 2021;:1-7. [PMID: 33736747 DOI: 10.1017/S0967199421000113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is considered to be one of the major limiting factors of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programme success. The current study focused on the investigation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), tissue inhibitors of MMPs (TIMPs), cytokines and cell adhesion molecules in peripheral blood (PB) and follicular fluid (FF) obtained from 44 women aged between 25 and 39 years old and undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). These women were divided into two groups: 22 RIF women with embryo implantation failures after the transfer of at least four fresh or frozen-thawed good quality embryos in a minimum of three ICSI cycles, and 22 ICSI success women (controls) who achieved a clinical pregnancy at their first ICSI attempt. The PB and FF samples were obtained from each patient on the day of oocyte retrieval. MMP-1, -2, -3, -7, -9, TIMP-1, -2, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF), vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM1) and intercellular adhesion molecules 1 (ICAM1) were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of PB and FF. Our results showed significant decreases in PB MMP-7 and PB VEGF in the RIF group compared with controls [281.11 (33-614) pg/ml vs 119.92 (27-441) pg/ml; P-value = 0.030] and [82.54 (25.94-210.20) pg/ml vs 30.93 (13.62-193.33) pg/ml; P-value = 0.022; respectively]. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed informative area under the curve values for PB MMP-7, as well as for PB VEGF, making them able to be proposed as biomarkers of the RIF. Therefore, circulating MMP-7 and VEGF seem to play an interesting role in embryo implantation in in vitro fertilization (IVF)/ICSI cycles and could be proposed as circulating biomarkers of the RIF. These results could be helpful for clinicians and patients to choose the best rescue strategy and treatment to minimize implantation failure in women undergoing IVF/ICSI procedures after the first attempt.
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Olaniyan OT, Dare A, Okotie GE, Adetunji CO, Ibitoye BO, Eweoya O, Dare JB, Okoli BJ. Ovarian odorant-like biomolecules in promoting chemotaxis behavior of spermatozoa olfactory receptors during migration, maturation, and fertilization. Middle East Fertil Soc J 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-020-00049-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background
Studies have shown that olfactory receptor genes are the largest in the human genome, which are significantly expressed in olfactory and non-olfactory tissues such as the reproductive systems where they perform many important biological functions.
Main body
There is growing evidence that bioactive metabolites from the ovary, follicular fluid, and other parts of the female reproductive tract signal the sperm through a series of signal transduction cascades that regulate sperm migration, maturation, and fertilization processes. Several studies have highlighted the role of G-protein-coupled receptors in these cellular processes. Thus, we aimed to summarize the existing evidence describing the physiological role of most prominent exogenous and endogenous biomolecules found in the female reproductive organ in enhancing the chemotaxis behavior of spermatozoa during migration, maturation, and fertilization and also to elucidate the pathological implications of its dysfunctions and the clinical significance in human fertility.
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In the future, drugs and molecules can be designed to activate these receptors on sperm to facilitate fertility among infertile couples and use as contraceptives.
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Esmaeili M, Bazrgar M, Gourabi H, Ebrahimi B, Boroujeni PB, Fakhri M. Noninvasive sexing of human preimplantation embryos using RT-PCR in the spent culture media: A proof-of-concept study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 252:89-93. [PMID: 32590167 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) routinely requires biopsy which is an invasive approach. The aim of this study was to examine a noninvasive approach for sexing of preimplantation embryos using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/reverse transcriptase-PCR (RT-PCR) based on the presence of SRY DNA/RNA in the spent culture medium. Two groups were evaluated: in group 1, 40 embryos of routine PGT volunteers were cultured individually after biopsy and in group 2, 31 embryos were cultured individually until Day-5 post-fertilization. Each group was further divided into three subgroups: RNA extraction (RE), nucleic acid (NA) and DNase treated (DT). In the NA and DT subgroups, cDNA synthesis was performed directly on culture medium with or without DNase treatment in DT and NA subgroups, respectively. The results of sexing based on the PCR/RT-PCR in the culture medium, were compared with the results of sexing by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique. In group 1, all samples were correctly diagnosed. In group 2, five female samples were misdiagnosed. Test's sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 100 %, 94.44 % and 96.88 %, in RE, 100 %, 81.82 % and 93.55 % in DT and 100 %, 71.43 % and 85.71 % in NA, respectively. Preimplantation sexing without embryo biopsy, in the spent embryo culture media using RNA amplification based methods including RE and DT seem to be more reliable while nucleic acid based method, NA, led to the highest misdiagnoses probably due to DNA contamination. Since all male samples were correctly diagnosed in all subgroups of this preliminary study, preimplantation noninvasive sexing on culture medium seems feasible, however all sources of nucleic acid contamination must be carefully avoided.
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- Mahnaz Esmaeili
- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, Department of Genetics, University of Science and Culture, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Liu X, Wang Y, Zhu P, Wang J, Liu J, Li N, Wang W, Zhang W, Zhang C, Wang Y, Shen X, Liu F. Human follicular fluid proteome reveals association between overweight status and oocyte maturation abnormality. Clin Proteomics 2020; 17:22. [PMID: 32528235 PMCID: PMC7282111 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-020-09286-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Human follicular fluid (HFF), which is composed by essential proteins required for the follicle development, provides an important microenvironment for oocyte maturation. Recently, overweight status has been considered as a detrimental impact factor on oocyte maturation, but whether HFF proteome could provide protein markers for assessing overweight-based oocyte maturation deficiency is still unknown. Methods To reveal the HFF-based molecular characteristics associated with abnormal oocyte maturation, an iTRAQ-based comparative proteomic analysis was performed to investigate different HFF protein expression profiles from normal weight women and overweight status women. Results Two hundred HFF proteins were quantified in our data, of which 43% have not been overlapped by two previous publications. Compared with the HFF proteins of normal weight women, 22 up-regulated HFF proteins and 21 down-regulated HFF proteins were found in the overweight status women. PANTHER database showed these altered HFF proteins participated in development, metabolism, immunity, and coagulation, and STRING database demonstrated their complicated interaction networks. The confidence of proteomic outcome was verified by Western blot analysis of WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 2 (WFDC2), lactotransferrin (LTF), prostate-specific antigen (KLK3), fibronectin (FN1), and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH). Further, ELISA assay indicated WFDC2 might be a potentially useful candidate HFF marker for the diagnosis of oocyte maturation arrest caused by overweight status. Conclusions Our work provided a new complementary high-confidence HFF dataset involved in oocyte maturation, and these altered HFF proteins might have clinical relevance and diagnostic and prognostic value for abnormal oocyte maturation in overweight status women.
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- Xin Liu
- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Records Room, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, 261041 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Center, Beijing BaoDao Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Beijing, 100000 People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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Paes VM, de Figueiredo JR, Ryan PL, Willard ST, Feugang JM. Comparative Analysis of Porcine Follicular Fluid Proteomes of Small and Large Ovarian Follicles. Biology (Basel) 2020; 9:biology9050101. [PMID: 32429601 PMCID: PMC7285177 DOI: 10.3390/biology9050101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ovarian follicular fluid is widely used for in vitro oocyte maturation, but its in-depth characterization to extract full beneficial effects remains unclear. Here, we performed both shotgun (nanoscale liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry or nanoLC-MS/MS) and gel-based (two dimension-differential in-gel electrophoresis or 2D-DIGE) proteomics, followed by functional bioinformatics to compare the proteomes of follicular fluids collected from small (<4 mm) and large (>6-12 mm) follicles of pig ovaries. A total of 2321 unique spots were detected with the 2D-DIGE across small and large follicles, while 2876 proteins with 88% successful annotations were detected with the shotgun approach. The shotgun and 2D-DIGE approaches revealed about 426 and 300 proteins that were respectively common across samples. Six proteins detected with both technical approaches were significantly differently expressed between small and large follicles. Pathways such as estrogen and PI3K-Akt signaling were significantly enriched in small follicles while the complement and coagulation cascades pathways were significantly represented in large follicles. Up-regulated proteins in small follicles were in favor of oocyte maturation, while those in large follicles were involved in the ovulatory process preparation. Few proteins with potential roles during sperm-oocyte interactions were especially detected in FF of large follicles and supporting the potential role of the ovarian FF on the intrafallopian sperm migration and interaction with the oocyte.
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- Victor M. Paes
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39759, USA; (V.M.P.); (P.L.R.); (S.T.W.)
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocyte and Preantral follicles, State University of Ceará, CEP, 60740 903 Fortaleza, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocyte and Preantral follicles, State University of Ceará, CEP, 60740 903 Fortaleza, Brazil;
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39759, USA; (V.M.P.); (P.L.R.); (S.T.W.)
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39759, USA; (V.M.P.); (P.L.R.); (S.T.W.)
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39759, USA; (V.M.P.); (P.L.R.); (S.T.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +662-325-7567; Fax: +662-325-8873
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Domingues TS, Bonetti TC, Pimenta DC, Mariano DOC, Barros B, Aquino AP, Motta ELA. Proteomic profile of follicular fluid from patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) submitted to in vitro fertilization (IVF) compared to oocyte donors. JBRA Assist Reprod 2019; 23:367-391. [PMID: 31173497 PMCID: PMC6798591 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20190041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The follicular fluid (FF) of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) seems to exhibit a profile different from that of fertile women, which may be related to folliculogenesis disruption in PCOS patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differentially expressed proteins in the FF of women with PCOS compared to oocyte donors (ODs). METHODS This screening study included thirteen (13) women who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles: seven (7) ODs and six (6) PCOS patients. The patients underwent standard ovarian stimulation, and the FF was analysed using ion trap and time-of-flight liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS-IT-TOF). RESULTS The FF of the patients was matched to 229 proteins, with 61 proteins exclusive to the PCOS group, 123 proteins exclusive to the ODs, and 45 proteins found in both groups. We highlight fetuin-A and vitamin D ligand protein, which were exclusively expressed in the PCOS group; Complement C3 overexpressed in the PCOS group; and 26S protease only expressed in the OD group. The canonical pathways LXR/RXR activation, FXR/RXR activation, prothrombin activation are directly related to the disrupted metabolism and increased inflammatory status found in PCOS patients. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the differentially expressed proteins and matched pathways are associated with folliculogenesis, indicating it relevance to oocyte quality.
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- Thais S Domingues
- Departamento de Ginecologia. Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM). São Paulo - SP, Brazil.,Huntington Medicina Reprodutiva. São Paulo - SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ginecologia. Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM). São Paulo - SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Biofísica, Instituto Butantan. São Paulo - SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Biofísica, Instituto Butantan. São Paulo - SP, Brazil
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- Huntington Medicina Reprodutiva. São Paulo - SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ginecologia. Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM). São Paulo - SP, Brazil.,Huntington Medicina Reprodutiva. São Paulo - SP, Brazil
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Patil K, Yelamanchi S, Kumar M, Hinduja I, Prasad TSK, Gowda H, Mukherjee S. Quantitative mass spectrometric analysis to unravel glycoproteomic signature of follicular fluid in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0214742. [PMID: 30946770 PMCID: PMC6448921 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrinopathy affecting women of reproductive age, and whose etiology is not well understood yet. In these women, the follicular growth is arrested at preantral stage leading to cyst formation, consequently resulting in anovulatory infertility in these women. As the follicular fluid provides the conducive microenvironment for the growth of oocytes, molecular profiling of the fluid may provide unique information about pathophysiology associated with follicular development in PCOS. Post-translational addition of oligosaccharide residues is one of the many modifications of secreted proteins influencing their functions. These glycoproteins play a significant role in disease pathology. Despite glycoproteins having such essential functions, very limited information is available on their profiling in human reproductive system, and glycoproteomic profile of follicular fluid of women with PCOS is yet unexplored. In the present study, we performed a comparative glycoproteomic analysis of follicular fluid between women with PCOS and controls undergoing in vitro fertilization, by enrichment of glycoproteins using three different lectins viz. concanavalin A, wheat germ agglutinin and Jacalin. Peptides generated by trypsin digestion were labeled with isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification reagents and analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. We identified 10 differentially expressed glycoproteins, in the follicular fluid of women with PCOS compared to controls. Two important differentially expressed proteins- SERPINA1 and ITIH4, were consistently upregulated and downregulated respectively, upon validation by immunoblotting in follicular fluid and real-time polymerase chain reaction in granulosa cells. These proteins play a role in angiogenesis and extracellular matrix stabilization, vital for follicle maturation. In conclusion, a comparative glycoproteomic profiling of follicular fluid from women with PCOS and controls revealed an altered expression of proteins which may contribute to the defects in follicle development in PCOS pathophysiology.
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- Krutika Patil
- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore, India
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- P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore, India
- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai, India
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In recent years, proteomics has been used widely in reproductive research in order to understand the molecular mechanisms related to gametes at the cellular level and the role of proteins involved in fertilization. Network and pathway analysis using bioinformatic tools have paved way to obtain a wider picture on the possible pathways associated with the key differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) and its implication in various infertility scenarios. A brief overview of advanced techniques and bioinformatic tools used for reproductive proteomics is presented. Key findings of proteomic-based studies on male and female reproduction are also presented. Furthermore, the chapter sheds light on the cellular pathways and potential biomarkers associated with male and female infertility. Proteomics coupled with bioinformatic analysis provides an ideal platform for non-invasive management of infertility in couples.
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Madkour A, Bouamoud N, Kaarouch I, Louanjli N, Saadani B, Assou S, Aboulmaouahib S, Sefrioui O, Amzazi S, Copin H, Benkhalifa M. Follicular fluid and supernatant from cultured cumulus-granulosa cells improve in vitro maturation in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Fertil Steril 2018; 110:710-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Lehmann R, Schmidt A, Pastuschek J, Müller MM, Fritzsche A, Dieterle S, Greb RR, Markert UR, Slevogt H. Comparison of sample preparation techniques and data analysis for the LC-MS/MS-based identification of proteins in human follicular fluid. Am J Reprod Immunol 2018; 80:e12994. [PMID: 29938851 DOI: 10.1111/aji.12994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The proteomic analysis of complex body fluids by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis requires the selection of suitable sample preparation techniques and optimal parameter settings in data analysis software packages to obtain reliable results. Proteomic analysis of follicular fluid, as a representative of a complex body fluid similar to serum or plasma, is difficult as it contains a vast amount of high abundant proteins and a variety of proteins with different concentrations. However, the accessibility of this complex body fluid for LC-MS/MS analysis is an opportunity to gain insights into the status, the composition of fertility-relevant proteins including immunological factors or for the discovery of new diagnostic and prognostic markers for, for example, the treatment of infertility. In this study, we compared different sample preparation methods (FASP, eFASP and in-solution digestion) and three different data analysis software packages (Proteome Discoverer with SEQUEST, Mascot and MaxQuant with Andromeda) combined with semi- and full-tryptic databank search options to obtain a maximum coverage of the follicular fluid proteome. We found that the most comprehensive proteome coverage is achieved by the eFASP sample preparation method using SDS in the initial denaturing step and the SEQUEST-based semi-tryptic data analysis. In conclusion, we have developed a fractionation-free methodical workflow for in depth LC-MS/MS-based analysis for the standardized investigation of human follicle fluid as an important representative of a complex body fluid. Taken together, we were able to identify a total of 1392 proteins in follicular fluid.
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- Roland Lehmann
- Host Septomics Research Group, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, Placenta Lab, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, Placenta Lab, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Host Septomics Research Group, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics, Placenta Lab, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Host Septomics Research Group, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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Benkhalifa M, Zayani Y, Bach V, Copin H, Feki M, Benkhalifa M, Allal-Elasmi M. Does the dysregulation of matrix metalloproteinases contribute to recurrent implantation failure? Expert Rev Proteomics 2018; 15:311-323. [PMID: 29648896 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2018.1464915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The progress in in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques for infertility management has led to the investigation of embryo implantation site proteins such as Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which may have a key role in embryo-endometrium crosstalk and in the molecular mechanisms of the embryo implantation. Areas covered: Numerous studies have generated much information concerning the relation between the different proteins at the site of implantation such as cytokines, growth factors, adhesion molecules and MMPs. However, the exact role of the MMPs in embryo implantation and the impact of their dysregulation in recurrent implantation failure have yet to be characterized. Expert commentary: The proteomic investigation of the MMPs and their molecular pathways may enable scientists and clinicians to correct this dysregulation (via appropriate means of prevention and treatment), better manage embryo transfer during IVF cycles, and thus increase the ongoing pregnancy rate.
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- Mustapha Benkhalifa
- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Tunis El Manar , Tunis , Tunisia.,b Faculty of sciences of Bizerte , Carthage University , Jarzouna Bizerte , Tunisia
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Tunis El Manar , Tunis , Tunisia
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- c PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS , Picardie University Jules Verne , Amiens , France
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- d Reproductive Medicine and developmental Biology , University Hospital and School of Medicine Picardie University Jules Verne , Amiens , France
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Tunis El Manar , Tunis , Tunisia
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- c PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS , Picardie University Jules Verne , Amiens , France.,d Reproductive Medicine and developmental Biology , University Hospital and School of Medicine Picardie University Jules Verne , Amiens , France
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- a Department of Biochemistry , University of Tunis El Manar , Tunis , Tunisia
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Shen X, Liu X, Zhu P, Zhang Y, Wang J, Wang Y, Wang W, Liu J, Li N, Liu F. Proteomic analysis of human follicular fluid associated with successful in vitro fertilization. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2017; 15:58. [PMID: 28750635 PMCID: PMC5530927 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-017-0277-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human follicular fluid (HFF) provides a key environment for follicle development and oocyte maturation, and contributes to oocyte quality and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome. METHODS To better understand folliculogenesis in the ovary, a proteomic strategy based on dual reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) coupled to matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MALDI TOF/TOF MS) was used to investigate the protein profile of HFF from women undergoing successful IVF. RESULTS A total of 219 unique high-confidence (False Discovery Rate (FDR) < 0.01) HFF proteins were identified by searching the reviewed Swiss-Prot human database (20,183 sequences), and MS data were further verified by western blot. PANTHER showed HFF proteins were involved in complement and coagulation cascade, growth factor and hormone, immunity, and transportation, KEGG indicated their pathway, and STRING demonstrated their interaction networks. In comparison, 32% and 50% of proteins have not been reported in previous human follicular fluid and plasma. CONCLUSIONS Our HFF proteome research provided a new complementary high-confidence dataset of folliculogenesis and oocyte maturation environment. Those proteins associated with innate immunity, complement cascade, blood coagulation, and angiogenesis might serve as the biomarkers of female infertility and IVF outcome, and their pathways facilitated a complete exhibition of reproductive process.
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- Xiaofang Shen
- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
- Reproductive center, Beijing BaoDao obstetrics and gynecology hospital, Beijing, 100000 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Wei fang people’s hospital, Weifang, Shandong 261000 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440323.2Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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Merviel P, Cabry R, Chardon K, Haraux E, Scheffler F, Mansouri NB, Devaux A, Chahine H, Bach V, Copin H, Benkhalifa M. Impact of oocytes with CLCG on ICSI outcomes and their potential relation to pesticide exposure. J Ovarian Res 2017; 10:42. [PMID: 28693528 PMCID: PMC5504732 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-017-0335-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oocyte quality is a key limiting factor in female fertility which is primarily reflected in morphological features. Centrally located cytoplasm granulation (CLCG) is one type of cytoplasmic dimorphism exhibited by oocytes that could be linked to pesticide exposure with a significant risk of decreased ICSI outcomes. METHODS This retrospective study included 633 women who were part of an intracytoplasmic spermatozoa injection (ICSI) program between 2009 and 2011. The participants lived in the Picardy region of France and had been exposed to pesticides. The participants were divided in two groups based on prevalence of oocytes with CLCG (LCLCG [n = 83]: low prevalence of oocytes with CLCG under 25%. HCLCG [n = 68]: high prevalence of CLCG over 75%). The embryological and clinical outcomes were analysed for both groups and were calculated using the difference between the two values. RESULTS Results for couples with HCLCG compared to LCLCG showed a decrease in embryo cleavage, ongoing pregnancy, and live birth rates (82%, 14%, 13% vs 99%, 32%, 30%, respectively).The early miscarriage rate was increased (47% vs 11%), with an OR of 3.1 (95%CI [2.1-4.1]). Due to high pesticide exposure (over 3000 g/ha), there is a higher risk of a resulting disturbed oocyte cohort with a high prevalence of CLCG over 75%. CONCLUSION The high prevalence of oocytes with CLCG over 75% has a negative effect on embryos and the general ICSI clinical outcomes. Furthermore, a putative association between pesticide exposure and risk of CLCG was identified, justifying the need for further research and a potential need to find alternative assisted reproductive technologies for these couples. TRIAL REGISTRATION Tabacfertimasc. ID number: ID2011-A00634-37 ; registered 2011/2/8.
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- Philippe Merviel
- Ob/Gyn Department, Regional University hospital, Morvan University, 29200, Brest, France
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- ART and Reproductive Biology laboratory, University hospital and school of medicine, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France.,PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- ART and Reproductive Biology laboratory, University hospital and school of medicine, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France.,PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- ART and Reproductive Biology laboratory, University hospital and school of medicine, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- ART and Reproductive Biology laboratory, University hospital and school of medicine, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France.,PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- Forte Bio et Unilabs France, 1 Rue Mozart, 92200, Clichy La Garenne, France
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- PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- ART and Reproductive Biology laboratory, University hospital and school of medicine, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France
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- ART and Reproductive Biology laboratory, University hospital and school of medicine, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France. .,PERITOX-INERIS laboratory, CURS, Picardie University Jules Verne, CHU Sud, 80054, Amiens, France.
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Shamonki MI, Jin H, Haimowitz Z, Liu L. Proof of concept: preimplantation genetic screening without embryo biopsy through analysis of cell-free DNA in spent embryo culture media. Fertil Steril 2016; 106:1312-1318. [PMID: 27565258 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.07.1112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) is possible by testing for free embryonic DNA in spent IVF media from embryos undergoing trophectoderm biopsy. DESIGN Prospective cohort analysis. SETTING Academic fertility center. PATIENT(S) Seven patients undergoing IVF and 57 embryos undergoing trophectoderm biopsy for PGS. INTERVENTION(S) On day 3 of development, each embryo was placed in a separate media droplet. All biopsied embryos received a PGS result by array comparative genomic hybridization. Preimplantation genetic screening was performed on amplified DNA extracted from media and results were compared with PGS results for the corresponding biopsy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) [1] Presence of DNA in spent IVF culture media. [2] Correlation between genetic screening result from spent media and corresponding biopsy. RESULT(S) Fifty-five samples had detectable DNA ranging from 2-642 ng/μL after a 2-hour amplification. Six samples with the highest DNA levels underwent PGS, rendering one result with a derivative log ratio SD (DLRSD) of <0.85 (a quality control metric of oligonucleotide array comparative genomic hybridization). The fluid sample and trophectoderm results were identical demonstrating (45XY, -13). Three samples were reamplified 1 hour later and tested showing improving DLRSD. One of the three samples with a DLRSD of 0.85 demonstrated (46XY), consistent with the biopsy. Overnight DNA amplification showed DNA in all samples. CONCLUSION(S) We demonstrate two novel findings: the presence of free embryonic DNA in spent media and a result that is consistent with trophectoderm biopsy. Improvements in DNA collection, amplification, and testing may allow for PGS without biopsy in the future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mousa I Shamonki
- Fertility and Surgical Associates of California, Thousand Oaks, California; University of California, Los Angeles, Fertility and Reproductive Health Center, Los Angeles, California.
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- PacGenomics, Agoura Hills, California
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- PacGenomics, Agoura Hills, California
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Zachut M, Sood P, Levin Y, Moallem U. Proteomic analysis of preovulatory follicular fluid reveals differentially abundant proteins in less fertile dairy cows. J Proteomics 2016; 139:122-9. [PMID: 27003612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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UNLABELLED The follicular fluid (FF) proteome can provide an indication of follicular quality. High-yielding dairy cows suffer from low fertility, which could be related to follicular function. However, the proteome of preovulatory follicles has never been described in cows. Our objectives were to: 1) define the bovine preovulatory FF proteome, and 2) examine differentially abundant proteins in FF of controls (CTL, n=10) and less fertile cows (LFC; failed to conceive following ≥6 inseminations, n=8). Follicles ≥7mm in diameter were aspirated in vivo, and estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) were examined. The FF from 10 preovulatory follicles (E2/P4>1) was analyzed; E2 was higher and follicle diameter tended to be larger in LFC. As aspirations were conducted at a fixed time, this suggests accelerated follicular growth in LFC. The 219 identified and quantified proteins consisted mainly of binding proteins, proteases, receptor ligands, enzymes and transporters. Differential abundance of 8 relevant proteins was found in LFC compared to CTL: SERPINA1, TIMP2, ITIH1, HSPG2, C8A, COL1A2, F2, and IL1RAP. These proteins could influence follicular function-e.g., decreased SERPINA1 may be related to accelerated follicular growth-and therefore, further examination of their roles in the etiology of LFC is warranted. SIGNIFICANCE High yielding dairy cows suffer from infertility that leads to major economic losses worldwide. In Israel, about 30% of dairy cows fail to conceive following ≥4 inseminations. The etiology of this low fertility is multifactorial and remains a serious challenge. Follicular fluid proteome can provide indication to follicular quality, yet the proteome of pre-ovulatory follicles has not been described in cows. This work examined the differential abundance of proteins in less fertile dairy cows compared to controls, and found 8 relevant novel proteins that could influence follicular function. The role of these proteins in the etiology of less fertile cows should be further examined.
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