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Erlich I, Ben-Meir A, Har-Vardi I, Grifo J, Wang F, Mccaffrey C, McCulloh D, Or Y, Wolf L. Pseudo contrastive labeling for predicting IVF embryo developmental potential. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2488. [PMID: 35169194 PMCID: PMC8847488 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06336-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
In vitro fertilization is typically associated with high failure rates per transfer,
leading to an acute need for the identification of embryos with high developmental potential. Current methods are tailored to specific times after fertilization, often require expert inspection, and have low predictive power. Automatic methods are challenged by ambiguous labels, clinical heterogeneity, and the inability to utilize multiple developmental points. In this work, we propose a novel method that trains a classifier conditioned on the time since fertilization. This classifier is then integrated over time and its output is used to assign soft labels to pairs of samples. The classifier obtained by training on these soft labels presents a significant improvement in accuracy, even as early as 30 h post-fertilization. By integrating the classification scores, the predictive power is further improved. Our results are superior to previously reported methods, including the commercial KIDScore-D3 system, and a group of eight senior professionals, in classifying multiple groups of favorable embryos into groups defined as less favorable based on implantation outcomes, expert decisions based on developmental trajectories, and/or genetic tests.
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Affiliation(s)
- I Erlich
- The Alexender Grass Center for Bioengineering, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel. .,Fairtilty Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Fairtilty Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel.,Infertility and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Ein-Kerem Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Fairtilty Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel.,Fertility and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center and the Faculty of Health Sciences Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- New York University Langone Prelude Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA
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- New York University Langone Prelude Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA
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- New York University Langone Prelude Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA
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- New York University Langone Prelude Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Fertility and IVF Unit, Obstetrics and Gynecology Division, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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- The School of Computer Science, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Robinson LG, Pimentel R, Wang F, Kramer YG, Gonullu DC, Agarwal S, Navarro PA, McCulloh D, Keefe DL. Impaired reproductive function and fertility preservation in a woman with a dyskeratosis congenita. J Assist Reprod Genet 2020; 37:1221-1225. [PMID: 32405899 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-020-01758-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the impact of accelerated telomere shortening on the fertility parameters and treatment outcomes of a woman with dyskeratosis congenita (DKC). METHODS A case study of the clinical data, blood, discarded oocytes, and arrested embryos of a woman with DKC and donated cryopreserved embryos from unaffected patients. Mean telomere length in blood cells was analyzed by flow cytometry-fluorescence in situ hybridization (flow-FISH) and qPCR. The load of short telomeres in blood cells was measured by universal single telomere length analysis (Universal STELA). The mean telomere length in embryos was analyzed by single-cell amplification of telomere repeats (SCATR) PCR. RESULTS Comparison of clinical parameters revealed that the DKC patient had reduced anti-Mullerian hormone (0.3 vs 4.1 ± 5.7 ng/ML), reduced oocytes retrieved (7 vs 18.5 ± 9.5), reduced fertilization rate, and reduced euploidy rate relative to unaffected patients. Additionally, mean telomere length in DKC embryos were shorter than unaffected embryos. However, hormone treatment led to increased leukocyte telomere length, while the load of short telomeres was also shown to decrease during the course of treatment. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate for the first time the direct detrimental impacts of short telomeres on female fertility. We further demonstrate positive effects of hormone treatments for people with telomere disorders.
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- LeRoy G Robinson
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, NBV-9N1A, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, NBV-9N1A, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, NBV-9N1A, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- New York University Langone Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, NBV-9N1A, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
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- New York University Langone Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, NBV-9N1A, New York, NY, 10016, USA. .,New York University Langone Fertility Center, New York, NY, USA.
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Li X, Rhee DK, Malhotra R, Mayeur C, Hurst LA, Ager E, Shelton G, Kramer Y, McCulloh D, Keefe D, Bloch KD, Bloch DB, Peterson RT. Progesterone receptor membrane component-1 regulates hepcidin biosynthesis. J Clin Invest 2015; 126:389-401. [PMID: 26657863 DOI: 10.1172/jci83831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Iron homeostasis is tightly regulated by the membrane iron exporter ferroportin and its regulatory peptide hormone hepcidin. The hepcidin/ferroportin axis is considered a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of diseases of iron overload or deficiency. Here, we conducted a chemical screen in zebrafish to identify small molecules that decrease ferroportin protein levels. The chemical screen led to the identification of 3 steroid molecules, epitiostanol, progesterone, and mifepristone, which decrease ferroportin levels by increasing the biosynthesis of hepcidin. These hepcidin-inducing steroids (HISs) did not activate known hepcidin-inducing pathways, including the BMP and JAK/STAT3 pathways. Progesterone receptor membrane component-1 (PGRMC1) was required for HIS-dependent increases in hepcidin biosynthesis, as PGRMC1 depletion in cultured hepatoma cells and zebrafish blocked the ability of HISs to increase hepcidin mRNA levels. Neutralizing antibodies directed against PGRMC1 attenuated the ability of HISs to induce hepcidin gene expression. Inhibiting the kinases of the SRC family, which are downstream of PGRMC1, blocked the ability of HISs to increase hepcidin mRNA levels. Furthermore, HIS treatment increased hepcidin biosynthesis in mice and humans. Together, these data indicate that PGRMC1 regulates hepcidin gene expression through an evolutionarily conserved mechanism. These studies have identified drug candidates and potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of diseases of abnormal iron metabolism.
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Morin S, Melzer-Ross K, McCulloh D, Grifo J, Munné S. A greater number of euploid blastocysts in a given cohort predicts excellent outcomes in single embryo transfer cycles. J Assist Reprod Genet 2015; 31:667-73. [PMID: 24659020 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-014-0217-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 03/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This multicentered retrospective study analyzed whether the quantity of euploid blastocysts in a given cohort after comprehensive chromosomal screening can be used to identify candidates for single embryo transfer. METHODS Blastocysts from 437 patients underwent trophectoderm biopsy followed by array comparative genomic hybridization. Embryos were then selected for single or double embryo transfer. The number of euploid blastocysts produced and transferred for each patient was recorded, as was clinical pregnancy rate and multiple gestation rate. RESULTS In patients with ≤ 3 euploid blastocysts, clinical pregnancy rate was higher in double, compared to single embryo transfers. However, in patients with ≥ 4 euploid blastocysts, clinical pregnancy rate was not reduced with single embryo transfer was performed, whereas the multiple gestation rate was greatly reduced. CONCLUSIONS Size of the euploid embryo cohort is a marker for success in single embryo transfer cycles. Patients who produce at least four euploid blastocysts are outstanding candidates for single embryo transer.
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Alikani M, McCulloh D, Barritt J, Wilcox J, Penzias A, Kettel M, Munne S. Are euploidy rates different in blastocysts from donor oocytes and those from young infertile patients? Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nazem T, Kofinas J, McCulloh D, Grifo J, Berkeley A. Is there any clinical utility to measuring the estradiol flare during microdose (MCD) flare cycles? Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Goldman K, Flom J, Hodes-Wertz B, Adler A, McCulloh D, Grifo J. Selecting a euploid blastocyst for single embryo transfer (SET): does day 3 blastomere number predict live birth? Fertil Steril 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Hodes-Wertz B, McCulloh D, Berkeley A, McCaffrey C, Grifo J. Larger follicles lead to fewer oocytes, fewer blastocysts for biopsy and lower number of euploid embryos. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Grifo J, Choi B, Hodes-Wertz B, McCulloh D, Mccaffrey C, Yao M. Predicting the personalized probability of pgs-eligibility prior to oocyte retrieval; a blastocyst prediction model (BPM). Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Buldo-Licciardi J, Goldman K, McCulloh D, Licciardi F, Goldfarb J, Grifo J. How low can you go? interpreting low beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels following in vitro fertilization (IVF) and frozen embryo transfer (FET). Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Melzer K, Noyes N, Hodes-Wertz B, McCulloh D, Munne S, Grifo J. How well do morphokinetic (MK) parameters and time-lapse microscopy (TLM) predict euploidy? a pilot study of TLM with trophectoderm (TE) biopsy with array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH). Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lee HL, Hodes-Wertz B, Alexis A, Lee TL, McCulloh D, Grifo J. Preimplantation genetic screening improve IVF sucess rate in women over 40. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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McClelland S, Melzer K, McCulloh D, Grifo JA. A Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes between Day 3 and Day 5 Embryo Transfers: Is There More to the Story than SART? Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Seungdamrong A, McCulloh D, McGovern P. P-1001. Fertil Steril 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.07.1399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kirk KL, Olubajo O, Buchhold K, Lewandowski GA, Gusovsky F, McCulloh D, Daly JW, Creveling CR. Synthesis and adrenergic activity of ring-fluorinated phenylephrines. J Med Chem 1986; 29:1982-8. [PMID: 3020250 DOI: 10.1021/jm00160a030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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2-Fluoro-, 4-fluoro-, and 6-fluorophenylephrine (6-FPE) were synthesized from the corresponding fluorinated 3-hydroxybenzaldehydes. New routes to 2-fluoro- and 6-fluoro-3-hydroxybenzaldehydes were developed based on regioselective lithiation of 2- and 4-[(dimethyl-tert-butylsilyl)oxy]fluorobenzene ortho to fluorine. As with norepinephrine and isoproterenol analogues, the adrenergic properties of phenylephrine were markedly altered by ring fluorination. The order of potency of the fluoro analogues as alpha 1-adrenergic agonists in the stimulation of contraction of aortic strips and of phosphatidylinositol turnover and potentiation of cyclic AMP accumulation in guinea pig synaptoneurosomes was 6-FPE greater than PE greater than 4-FPE greater than 2-FPE. The same pattern was observed for the displacement of radioligands specific for alpha 1- and alpha 2-adrenergic receptors on brain membranes. The order of potency for the displacement of [3H]dihydroalprenolol, a beta-specific adrenergic ligand from brain membranes, was 2-FPE greater than 4-FPE = PE much greater than 6-FPE. 6-FPE was much more selective for alpha-adrenergic receptors compared to beta-receptors than was phenylephrine. A rationale for the observed fluorine-induced alterations in potency and selectivity of the FPEs for alpha- and beta-adrenergic systems is presented based on fluorine-induced conformations due to electrostatic repulsion of fluorine and the benzyl hydroxyl group.
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Kirk KL, Cantacuzene D, Nimitkitpaisan Y, McCulloh D, Padgett WL, Daly JW, Creveling CR. Synthesis and biological properties of 2-, 5-, and 6-fluoronorepinephrines. J Med Chem 1979; 22:1493-7. [PMID: 231654 DOI: 10.1021/jm00198a012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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2-Fluoro-, 5-fluoro- and 6-fluorodimethoxybenzaldehydes were prepared by photochemical decomposition of the corresponding diazonium fluoroborates. The aldehydes were converted to the cyanohydrin trimethylsilyl ethers, which, in turn, were reduced to the dimethoxyphenethanolamines. Boron tribromide demethylation afforded the racemic ring-fluorinated norepinephrines. An alternate route, using the dibenzyloxyfluoroaldehyde, was also used to prepare 6-fluoronorepinephrine. The fluorine substituent markedly increases the phenolic acidities of these analogues. The biological properties conferred upon norepinephrine by the fluorine substituents in peripheral and central adrenergically responsive systems clearly demonstrate that 2-fluoronorepinephrine is a nearly a pure beta-adrenergic agonist, while 6-fluoronorepinephrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist. 5-Fluoronorepinephrine retains both beta- and alpha-adrenergic agonist properties. Receptor-binding studies with specific radiolabeled ligands indicate that the specificity conferred by the site of fluorine substituents results from a change in the affinity of these analogues for the alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors.
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