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2. Prediction of live birth - selection of embryos using morphokinetic parameters.
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Tvrdonova K, Belaskova S, Rumpikova T, Rumpik D, Myslivcova Fucikova A, and Malir F
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- Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Aneuploidy, Embryo Implantation, Embryo Transfer methods, Genetic Testing methods, Retrospective Studies, Infant, Newborn, Blastocyst, Live Birth
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Backround: The goal of assisted reproduction is for a couple treated with IVF techniques to end the treatment by giving birth to a healthy baby. A neccessary presumption for success is the identification of the best embryo with high implantation and developmental potential. One option is to select an euploid embryo by invasive preimplantaion genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) or it is possible to select the best embryo by non-invasive time-lapse monitoring (TLM), specifically based on morphokinetic parameters and morphological markers that are able to identify an embryo with high developmental potential., Materials and Methods: The study involved a total of 1060 embryos (585 euploid and 475 aneuploid embryos after PGT-A) with good morphology from 329 patients in the period 01/2016-10/2021. All embryos were cultured in a time-lapse incubator, trophectoderm (TE) cells biopsies for PGT-A examination were performed on day 5 (D5) or day 6 (D6) of culture. During the study period, 225 frozen embryo transfers (FET) of one euploid embryo were performed. Based on the treatment outcome, the embryos were divided into 2 groups - euploid embryos, which led to the birth of a healthy child, and euploid embryos that did not show fetal heartbeat (FHB) after FET., Results: Based on the statistical analysis of the embryos without implantation and the embryos with live birth, it is clear that the morphokinetic parameters t5 (time of division into 5 cells) and tSB (time of start of blastulation) are significantly different., Conclusion: The results suggest that of the morphokinetic parameters tSB and t5 are predictive indicators for selecting an embryo with high developmental potential and with a high probability of achieving the birth of a healthy child., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.
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3. Sterigmatocystin declines mouse oocyte quality by inducing ferroptosis and asymmetric division defects.
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Wang, Shiwei, Wu, Xuan, Yang, Juan, Peng, Yuwan, Miao, Fulu, Li, Min, and Zeng, Juan
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TOXICITY testing ,FOOD contamination ,GENITALIA ,OVUM ,PROTEIN expression ,MYCOTOXINS - Abstract
Background: Sterigmatocystin (STE) is a mycotoxin widely found in contaminated food and foodstuffs, and excessive long-term exposure to STE is associated with several health issues, including infertility. However, there is little information available regarding the effects of STE toxin on the female reproductive system, particularly concerning oocyte maturation. Methods: In the present study, we investigated the toxic effects of STE on mouse oocyte maturation. We also used Western blot, immunofluorescence, and image quantification analyses to assess the impact of STE exposure on the oocyte maturation progression, mitochondrial distribution, oxidative stress, DNA damages, oocyte ferroptosis and asymmetric division defects. Results: Our results revealed that STE exposure disrupted mouse oocyte maturation progression. When we examined the cellular changes following 100 µM STE treatment, we found that STE adversely affected polar body extrusion and induced asymmetric division defects in oocytes. RNA-sequencing data showed that STE exposure affects the expression of several pathway-correlated genes during oocyte meiosis in mice, suggesting its toxicity to oocytes. Based on the RNA-seq data, we showed that STE exposure induced oxidative stress and caused DNA damage in oocytes. Besides, ferroptosis and α-tubulin acetylation were also found in STE-exposed oocytes. Moreover, we determined that STE exposure resulted in reduced RAF1 protein expression in mouse oocytes, and inhibition of RAF1 activity also causes defects in asymmetric division of mouse oocytes. Conclusions: Collectively, our research provides novel insights into the molecular mechanisms whereby STE contributes to abnormal meiosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Effects of Cryoprotectant Concentration and Exposure Time during Vitrification of Immature Pre-Pubertal Lamb Cumulus–Oocyte Complexes on Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Maturation.
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Temerario, Letizia, Martino, Nicola Antonio, Bennink, Monika, de Wit, Agnes, Hiemstra, Sipke Joost, Dell'Aquila, Maria Elena, and Lamy, Julie
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Simple Summary: In the last years, many domesticated and wild animal species, as well as local and transboundary breeds, have been threatened with genetic depletion and extinction. The application of conservation strategies to sheep breeds is necessary to safeguard the productive characteristics but also the historical and cultural value that they exert on their territory and inhabitants. Despite many advances that have been made in gamete cryopreservation, in vitro embryo production (IVEP) and juvenile in vitro production (JIVET), the efficiency of these technologies is still low, and the application is restricted in the ovine species. In the present study, a high concentration-rapid exposure (HC-RE) and a low concentration-slow exposure (LC-SE) vitrification protocol, using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and ethylene glycol (EG) as permeating cryoprotectants (CPAs), were applied to pre-pubertal lamb immature cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs) and evaluated on nuclear and cytoplasmic parameters after in vitro maturation (IVM). Slightly more encouraging results were observed with the LC-SE vitrification protocol, leading to the hypothesis that low CPA concentrations in association with prolonged exposure times could be more promising to pursue in order to improve pre-pubertal lamb immature COC vitrification. Oocyte vitrification allows for the storing of endangered breed female gametes. Cryoprotectant (CPA) concentration and exposure time should ensure cell protection with minimal toxicity. In the present study, a high concentration-rapid exposure (HC-RE) and a low concentration-slow exposure (LC-SE) vitrification protocol, using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and ethylene glycol (EG) as permeating CPAs, were evaluated on meiotic competence and bioenergetic-oxidative status of pre-pubertal lamb immature COCs after in vitro maturation (IVM). For each protocol, COCs vitrified through a traditional protocol and fresh ones were used as controls. Both protocols allowed COC morphology preservation after vitrification-warming (V-W) and cumulus expansion after IVM. The maturation rate (7% and 14%) was comparable to the vitrified control (13% and 21%) but not satisfactory compared to fresh ones (58% and 64%; p < 0.001). The rate of mature oocytes displaying a perinuclear/subcortical (P/S) mitochondrial distribution pattern, an index of cytoplasmic maturity, was comparable between vitrified and fresh oocytes. The LC-SE vitrification protocol did not affect quantitative bioenergetic-oxidative parameters compared to both controls whereas HC-RE protocol significantly reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, indicating cell viability loss. In conclusion, to improve pre-pubertal lamb immature COC vitrification, the combination of low CPA concentrations with prolonged exposure time could be more promising to investigate further. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. The Impact of Embryo Quality on Pregnancy Outcomes in Single Day 5 versus Day 6 Euploid Blastocyst Transfer: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Le Duc Thang, Nguyen Minh Thuy, Tham Chi Dung, Phi Thi Tu Anh, Phan Ngoc Quy, Vu Thi Ngoc, Ha Mai Linh, Nguyen Le Thuy, Cao Tuan Anh, Tran Thu Thuy, Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Le Hoang, and Jean-Noël Hugues
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EMBRYONIC physiology ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,T-test (Statistics) ,EMBRYO transfer ,PREGNANCY outcomes ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CHI-squared test ,LONGITUDINAL method ,BIRTH rate ,QUALITY assurance ,BLASTOCYST ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Background: Selecting embryos with the highest implantation potential is crucial for in vitro fertilization (IVF) success. Both the timing of blastulation, day 5 (D5) or D6, and the embryo quality have been suggested as influential factors in determining the clinical outcome of single euploid blastocyst transfers. However, evidence supporting the superiority of D5 over D6 blastocysts remains inconclusive. The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes following the transfer of euploid blastocysts with different quality and timing of blastulation. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at our Assisted Reproductive Center, analyzing the outcome of 774 transfers with D5 euploids and 155 transfers with D6 euploids performed between January 2019 and February 2022. Results: The live birth rate was significantly lower in the euploid D6 group compared to the euploid D5 group (38.71vs. 55.04%, P=0.001). The outcome was significantly influenced by the quality of the embryos. Live birth rates were 62.14 and 53.61% following transfers of D5 and D6 excellent embryos respectively, 45.18 and 32.21% following transfer of D5 and D6 good embryos but only 28.64 and 19.32% following transfer of D5 and D6 fair embryos. The outcome difference was statistically significant across embryo quality categories (P=0.001). The adjusted risk ratios (RR) of clinical outcomes indicated that excellent euploid D5 embryos consistently outperformed other types of embryo quality. Conclusion: The timing of blastulation and embryo quality are crucial factors in determining the success of single euploid blastocyst transfers. Excellent euploid D5 transfers yielded superior clinical outcomes, providing valuable insights for IVF teams and patients when selecting embryos to be transferred. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. To Assess or Not to Assess: Reconsidering Day 3 Embryo Quality in Planned Freeze-All Blastocyst Cycles.
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Bartolacci, Alessandro, Marzanati, Daria, Barbagallo, Beatrice Maria, Solano Narduche, Lisett, D'Alessandro, Giulia, Esposito, Stefania, Vanni, Valeria Stella, Masciangelo, Rossella, Gentilini, Davide, Papaleo, Enrico, and Pagliardini, Luca
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BLASTOCYST ,EMBRYOS ,EMBRYO transfer ,FERTILIZATION in vitro ,FACTOR analysis ,LOGISTIC regression analysis - Abstract
Day 3 embryo quality is a predictor of in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates in cleavage-stage embryo transfer. However, the association between day 3 embryo quality and clinical outcomes in blastocyst transfer policy is largely unknown. This retrospective study included 1074 frozen–thawed single day 5/6 blastocyst transfers between January 2019 and December 2022. Three groups were assessed depending on whether the transferred blastocyst derived from a top-quality, good-quality, or poor-quality embryo at day 3. The analysis was conducted independently for each blastocyst quality group (top, good, and poor) using multivariable logistic regression. We applied a Factorial Analysis of Mixed Data (FAMD) to reduce the potential collinearity between the covariates used in the model. All the blastocysts included in this study were obtained from the first ICSI freeze-all cycles. The cleavage and blastocysts stages were assessed between 67 ± 0.5 (day 3), 115 ± 0.5 (day 5), and 139 ± 0.5 (day 6) hours post-insemination (hpi), respectively. After adjusting for the day of transfer (day 5 or day 6) and FAMD dimensions, no statistical differences in a β-HCG, clinical pregnancy, and live birth were observed among the same-quality blastocysts derived from different day 3 embryo quality groups (top = A, good = B, and poor = C). Our findings showed that a day 3 embryo quality assessment may be unnecessary in planned freeze-all blastocyst cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. An update on the current indications for in vitro maturation.
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Ho, Vu N-A., Ho, Tuong M., Vuong, Lan N., and García-Velasco, Juan
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8. Ovarian aging: energy metabolism of oocytes.
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Bao, Shenglan, Yin, Tailang, and Liu, Su
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ENERGY metabolism ,OVARIAN reserve ,OVUM ,CHILDBIRTH ,AGING ,FERTILITY decline ,OVARIAN follicle ,PURINERGIC receptors - Abstract
In women who are getting older, the quantity and quality of their follicles or oocytes and decline. This is characterized by decreased ovarian reserve function (DOR), fewer remaining oocytes, and lower quality oocytes. As more women choose to delay childbirth, the decline in fertility associated with age has become a significant concern for modern women. The decline in oocyte quality is a key indicator of ovarian aging. Many studies suggest that age-related changes in oocyte energy metabolism may impact oocyte quality. Changes in oocyte energy metabolism affect adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) production, but how related products and proteins influence oocyte quality remains largely unknown. This review focuses on oocyte metabolism in age-related ovarian aging and its potential impact on oocyte quality, as well as therapeutic strategies that may partially influence oocyte metabolism. This research aims to enhance our understanding of age-related changes in oocyte energy metabolism, and the identification of biomarkers and treatment methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Enhancing clinical utility: deep learning-based embryo scoring model for non-invasive aneuploidy prediction.
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Ma, Bing-Xin, Zhao, Guang-Nian, Yi, Zhi-Fei, Yang, Yong-Le, Jin, Lei, and Huang, Bo
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MACHINE learning ,ANEUPLOIDY ,EMBRYOS ,POOR people ,LOGISTIC regression analysis - Abstract
Background: The best method for selecting embryos ploidy is preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A). However, it takes more labour, money, and experience. As such, more approachable, non- invasive techniques were still needed. Analyses driven by artificial intelligence have been presented recently to automate and objectify picture assessments. Methods: In present retrospective study, a total of 3448 biopsied blastocysts from 979 Time-lapse (TL)-PGT cycles were retrospectively analyzed. The "intelligent data analysis (iDA) Score" as a deep learning algorithm was used in TL incubators and assigned each blastocyst with a score between 1.0 and 9.9. Results: Significant differences were observed in iDAScore among blastocysts with different ploidy. Additionally, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that higher scores were significantly correlated with euploidy (p < 0.001). The Area Under the Curve (AUC) of iDAScore alone for predicting euploidy embryo is 0.612, but rose to 0.688 by adding clinical and embryonic characteristics. Conclusions: This study provided additional information to strengthen the clinical applicability of iDAScore. This may provide a non-invasive and inexpensive alternative for patients who have no available blastocyst for biopsy or who are economically disadvantaged. However, the accuracy of embryo ploidy is still dependent on the results of next-generation sequencing technology (NGS) analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Fructose improves titanium dioxide nanoparticles induced alterations in developmental competence of mouse oocytes.
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Elmetwally, Mohammed A, Helmy, Amal, Balboula, Ahmed, Eladl, Mohamed, Hamed, Basma, Lashen, Samah, Rezk, Shaymaa, Yaseen, Amira, Sharawy, Heba, Hussien, Mamdouh, Zabel, Samy, Montaser, Abdelmonem, and Halawa, Amal
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TITANIUM dioxide nanoparticles ,FRUCTOSE ,OVUM ,POISONS ,INTRAPERITONEAL injections - Abstract
Aims: We investigated the effects of intraperitoneal injections of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO
2 NPs, 100 mg/kg) for 5 consecutive days on the developmental competence of murine oocytes. Furthermore, study the effects of TiO2 NPs on antioxidant and oxidative stress biomarkers, as well as their effects on expression of apoptotic and hypoxia inducing factor-1α (HIF1A) protein translation. Moreover, the possible ameliorating effects of intraperitoneal injections of fructose (2.75 mM/ml) was examined. Materials and methods: Thirty sexually mature (8–12 weeks old; ~ 25 g body weight) female mice were used for the current study. The female mice were assigned randomly to three treatment groups: Group1 (G1) mice were injected intraperitoneal (ip) with deionized water for 5 consecutive days; Group 2 (G2) mice were injected ip with TiO2 NPs (100 mg/kg BW) for 5 consecutive days; Group 3 (G3) mice were injected ip with TiO2 NPs (100 mg/kg BW + fructose (2.75 mM) for 5 consecutive days. Results: Nano-titanium significantly decreased expression of GSH, GPx, and NO, expression of MDA and TAC increased. The rates of MI, MII, GVBD and degenerated oocytes were significantly less for nano-titanium treated mice, but the rate of activated oocytes was significantly greater than those in control oocytes. TiO2 NPs significantly increased expression of apoptotic genes (BAX, Caspase 3 and P53) and HIF1A. Intraperitoneal injection of fructose (2.75 mM/kg) significantly alleviated the detrimental effects of TiO2 NPs. Transmission electron microscopy indicated that fructose mitigated adverse effects of TiO2 NPs to alter the cell surface of murine oocytes. Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that the i/p infusion of fructose for consecutive 5 days enhances development of murine oocytes and decreases toxic effects of TiO2 NPs through positive effects on oxidative and antioxidant biomarkers in cumulus-oocyte complexes and effects to inhibit TiO2-induced increases in expression of apoptotic and hypoxia inducing factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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11. How should the best human embryo in vitro be? Current and future challenges for embryo selection.
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CIMADOMO, Danilo, INNOCENTI, Federica, TAGGI, Marilena, SATURNO, Gaia, CAMPITIELLO, Maria R., GUIDO, Maurizio, VAIARELLI, Alberto, UBALDI, Filippo M., and RIENZI, Laura
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EMBRYOS ,BLASTOCYST ,BLASTULA ,FERTILIZATION (Biology) ,PLACENTA - Published
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12. Research progress on the regulatory mechanism of integrin‐mediated mechanical stress in cells involved in bone metabolism.
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Yang, Li, Chen, Hong, Yang, Chanchan, Hu, Zhengqi, Jiang, Zhiliang, Meng, Shengzi, Liu, Rong, Huang, Lan, and Yang, Kun
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Mechanical stress is an internal force between various parts of an object that resists external factors and effects that cause an object to deform, and mechanical stress is essential for various tissues that are constantly subjected to mechanical loads to function normally. Integrins are a class of transmembrane heterodimeric glycoprotein receptors that are important target proteins for the action of mechanical stress stimuli on cells and can convert extracellular physical and mechanical signals into intracellular bioelectrical signals, thereby regulating osteogenesis and osteolysis. Integrins play a bidirectional regulatory role in bone metabolism. In this paper, relevant literature published in recent years is reviewed and summarized. The characteristics of integrins and mechanical stress are introduced, as well as the mechanisms underlying responses of integrin to mechanical stress stimulation. The paper focuses on integrin‐mediated mechanical stress in different cells involved in bone metabolism and its associated signalling mechanisms. The purpose of this review is to provide a theoretical basis for the application of integrin‐mediated mechanical stress to the field of bone tissue repair and regeneration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Whole-Transcriptome Sequencing in High- and Low-Fecundity Chongming White Goat Ovaries during the Estrus Phase.
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Lin, Yuexia, Sun, Lingwei, Dai, Jianjun, Lv, Yuhua, Liao, Rongrong, Shen, Xiaohui, and Gao, Jun
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Simple Summary: Optimal reproductive performance on goat farms is an important trait in terms of production and economics. From a genetic perspective, understanding molecular mechanisms through the use of RNA-seq technology can help us better understand goat herds. In this study, a whole-transcriptome sequencing approach was used to identify lncRNA, circRNA, miRNA, and mRNA expression in the ovaries of Chongming white goats in terms of high and low fecundity during the estrus phase. These results were helpful in terms of further studying the molecular mechanisms of goat reproduction. Reproductive performance is one of the most important economic traits in the goat industry. Increasing the number of goats is an effective measure to improve production efficiency and reduce production costs. Ovaries are important reproductive organs in female mammals that directly affect the estrous cycle and reproductive abilities. Understanding the complex transcription network of non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs, circRNAs, and miRNAs) and messenger RNA (mRNA) could lead to significant insights into the ovarian regulation of the reproductive processes of animals. However, the whole-transcriptome analysis of the non-coding RNAs and mRNA of the ovaries in Chongming white goats between high-fecundity (HP) and low-fecundity (LP) groups is limited. In this study, a whole-transcriptome sequencing approach was used to identify lncRNA, circRNA, miRNA, and mRNA expression in the ovaries of Chongming white goats during the estrus phase using RNA-Seq technology. More than 20,000 messenger RNAs (mRNAs), 10,000 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), 3500 circular RNAs (circRNAs), and 1000 micro RNAs (miRNAs) were identified. A total of 1024 differential transcripts (724 mRNAs, 112 lncRNAs, 178 circRNAs, and 10 miRNAs) existing between the HP and the LP groups were revealed through a bioinformatics analysis. They were enriched in the prolactin signaling pathway, the Jak–STAT signaling pathway, and the GnRH signaling pathway, as well as various metabolic pathways. Differentially expressed mRNAs (such as LYPD6, VEGFA, NOS3, TNXB, and EPHA2) and miRNAs (such as miR-10a-5p) play key roles in the regulation of goat ovaries during the estrus phase. The enrichment of pathways related to reproduction, such as the Hippo, Hedgehog, PI3K–AKT, and MAPK signaling pathways, suggests that they might be involved in the prolificacy of goat ovaries. Overall, we identified several gene modules associated with goat fecundity and provided a basis for a molecular mechanism in the ovaries of Chongming white goats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Unravelling the role of HAS2, GREM1, and PTGS2 gene expression in cumulus cells: implications for human oocyte development competency - a systematic review and integrated bioinformatic analysis.
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Faizal, Ahmad Mohd, Elias, Marjanu Hikmah, Jin, Norazilah Mat, Abu, Muhammad Azrai, Syafruddin, Saiful Effendi, Zainuddin, Ani Amelia, Nao Suzuki, and Karim, Abdul Kadir Abdul
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GENE expression ,OVUM ,FERTILIZATION in vitro ,SPERMATOZOA ,GAMETES ,CAPACITY building - Abstract
The leading indicator for successful outcomes in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the quality of gametes in oocytes and sperm. Thus, advanced research aims to highlight the parameter in assessing these qualities - DNA fragmentation in sperm and oocyte development capacity (ODC) via evaluation of microenvironments involving its maturation process. Regarding oocytes, most evidence reveals the role of cumulus cells as non-invasive methods in assessing their development competency, mainly via gene expression evaluation. Our review aims to consolidate the evidence of GDF-9 derivatives, the HAS2, GREM1, and PTGS2 gene expression in cumulus cells used as ODC markers in relevant publications and tailored to current IVF outcomes. In addition to that, we also added the bioinformatic analysis in our review to strengthen the evidence aiming for a better understanding of the pathways and cluster of the genes of interest - HAS2, GREM1, and PTGS2 in cumulus cell level. Otherwise, the current non-invasive method can be used in exploring various causes of infertility that may affect these gene expressions at the cumulus cell level. Nevertheless, this method can also be used in assessing the ODC in various cohorts of women or as an improvement of markers following targeted tools or procedures by evaluating the advancement of these gene expressions following the targeted intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. A novel machine-learning framework based on early embryo morphokinetics identifies a feature signature associated with blastocyst development.
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Canosa, S., Licheri, N., Bergandi, L., Gennarelli, G., Paschero, C., Beccuti, M., Cimadomo, D., Coticchio, G., Rienzi, L., Benedetto, C., Cordero, F., and Revelli, A.
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MACHINE learning ,HUMAN embryo transfer ,BLASTOCYST ,EMBRYO transfer ,EMBRYOS ,HUMAN embryos ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,FEATURE selection - Abstract
Background: Artificial Intelligence entails the application of computer algorithms to the huge and heterogeneous amount of morphodynamic data produced by Time-Lapse Technology. In this context, Machine Learning (ML) methods were developed in order to assist embryologists with automatized and objective predictive models able to standardize human embryo assessment. In this study, we aimed at developing a novel ML-based strategy to identify relevant patterns associated with the prediction of blastocyst development stage on day 5. Methods: We retrospectively analysed the morphokinetics of 575 embryos obtained from 80 women who underwent IVF at our Unit. Embryo morphokinetics was registered using the Geri plus® time-lapse system. Overall, 30 clinical, morphological and morphokinetic variables related to women and embryos were recorded and combined. Some embryos reached the expanded blastocyst stage on day 5 (BL Group, n = 210), some others did not (nBL Group, n = 365). Results: The novel EmbryoMLSelection framework was developed following four-steps: Feature Selection, Rules Extraction, Rules Selection and Rules Evaluation. Six rules composed by a combination of 8 variables were finally selected, and provided a predictive power described by an AUC of 0.84 and an accuracy of 81%. Conclusions: We provided herein a new feature-signature able to identify with an high performance embryos with the best developmental competence to reach the expanded blastocyst stage on day 5. Clear and clinically relevant cut-offs were identified for each considered variable, providing an objective tool for early embryo developmental assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Time-Lapse Incubation for Embryo Culture-Morphokinetics and Environmental Stability May Not Be Enough: Results from a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Sacks, Gilat C., Mozes, Henny, Ronn, Ruth, Elder-Geva, Talia, Schonberger, Oshrat, Ben-Ami, Ido, and Srebnik, Naama
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EMBRYOS ,EMBRYO transfer ,FERTILITY preservation ,BIRTH rate ,REPRODUCTIVE health ,OVUM ,FERTILIZATION in vitro - Abstract
Background: Does the Time-lapse Incubator (TLI) add value to reproductive outcomes when its two components, undisturbed culturing and morphokinetic embryo grading, are separated. Methods: A prospective pilot, randomized, controlled, double-blinded, single-center study was conducted during the years 2016–2020. In total, 102 patients were randomized into three groups: (1) conventional incubation with morphological evaluation only (n = 34), (2) TLI with both morphological and morphokinetic evaluations (n = 32), and (3) TLI with morphological evaluation only (n = 36). All arms were cultured in ESCO-MIRI
® incubators. A total of 1061 injected mature oocytes were evaluated (420 in arm 1, 285 in arm 2, and 356 in arm 3). The primary outcome was live birth rates. Secondary outcomes included clinical and cumulative pregnancy rates as well as embryo quality. Embryos in arm 3 were retrospectively evaluated for their morphokinetic score. Results: No significant difference was found in the live birth rate for single embryo transfer cycles (SET) (35% vs. 31.6% vs. 24%, p = 0.708) or double embryo transfer (DET) cycles (41.7% vs. 38.5% vs. 36.4%, p = 0.966). Comparable pregnancy rates, clinical pregnancy rates, and cumulative pregnancy were found for similar top-quality embryos for days 2, 3, and blastocyst stages across groups. A similar number of embryos were suitable for either transfer or cryopreservation within the different groups. For 62.8% of the embryos in arm 3, the morphokinetic and morphologic evaluations were similar. In only 2/36 (5.6%) treatment cycles, the use of morphokinetic scoring may have helped the patient avoid undergoing an additional treatment cycle. In the other cases, morphokinetic scoring would not have changed the end point of pregnancy. Conclusions: The two components of the TLI system—undisturbed culturing and morphokinetic embryo grading—do not appear to have a significant additional value in reproductive outcome, although these results should be validated by an RCT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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17. Effect of the time interval between denudation and ICSI on fresh embryo transfer reproductive outcomes: a retrospective study.
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Li Xiao, Luqi Xue, Ju Zhang, Wei Fan, Huili Zhu, and Wei Huang
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EMBRYO transfer ,INTRACYTOPLASMIC sperm injection ,REPRODUCTIVE health ,SEXUAL cycle ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,HUMAN in vitro fertilization ,FROZEN human embryos - Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to determine if the incubation after oocyte denudation before Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) affects the clinical pregnancy rate. Methods: This was a retrospective, consecutive data analysis of 1370 patients who underwent ICSI cycles at the Department of Reproductive Medicine of West China Second University of Sichuan University (Chengdu, Sichuan) between January 2020 and July 2022. The primary outcome was the clinical pregnancy rate. The second outcome included fertilization rate, biochemical pregnancy rate, and miscarriage rates. Results: A total of 1370 continuous fresh transferred ICSI cycles were analyzed. Multivariate linear regression and logistic regression analysis of factors related to clinical pregnancy rates revealed that clinical pregnancy rates were significantly associated with denudation (DEN)-ICSI time interval. Long DEN-ICSI intervals are associated with a higher clinical pregnancy rate during fresh embryo transfer. Conclusion: The DEN-ICSI time interval is an independent factor for clinical outcomes in fresh ICSI transfer cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Clinical outcomes of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in high-risk patients: A retrospective cohort study.
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Jun Woo Kim, So Young Lee, Chang Young Hur, Jin Ho Lim, and Choon Keun Park
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GENETIC testing ,RECURRENT miscarriage ,MALE infertility ,ANEUPLOIDY ,MATERNAL age - Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) on clinical outcomes among high-risk patients. Methods: This retrospective study involved 1,368 patients and the same number of cycles, including 520 cycles with PGT-A and 848 cycles without PGT-A. The study participants comprised women of advanced maternal age (AMA) and those affected by recurrent implantation failure (RIF), recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), or severe male factor infertility (SMF). Results: PGT-A was associated with significant improvements in the implantation rate (IR) and the ongoing pregnancy rate/live birth rate (OPR/LBR) per embryo transfer cycle in the AMA (39.3% vs. 16.2% [p<0.001] and 42.0% vs. 21.8% [p<0.001], respectively), RIF (41.7% vs. 22.0% [p<0.001] and 47.0% vs. 28.6% [p<0.001], respectively), and RPL (45.6% vs. 19.5% [p<0.001] and 49.1% vs. 24.2% [p<0.001], respectively) groups, as well as the IR in the SMF group (43.3% vs. 26.5%, p=0.011). Additionally, PGT-A was associated with lower overall incidence rates of early pregnancy loss in the AMA (16.7% vs. 34.3%, p=0.001) and RPL (16.7% vs. 50.0%, p<0.001) groups. However, the OPR/LBR per total cycle across all PGT-A groups did not significantly exceed that for the non-PGT-A groups. Conclusion: PGT-A demonstrated beneficial effects in high-risk patients. However, our findings indicate that these benefits are more pronounced in carefully selected candidates than in the entire high-risk patient population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. How great thou ART: biomechanical properties of oocytes and embryos as indicators of quality in assisted reproductive technologies.
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Fluks, Monika, Collier, Rebecca, Walewska, Agnieszka, Bruce, Alexander W., and Ajduk, Anna
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FERTILIZATION in vitro ,REPRODUCTIVE technology ,OVUM ,EMBRYOS ,EMBRYOLOGY ,CHROMOSOME segregation - Abstract
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) have revolutionized infertility treatment and animal breeding, but their success largely depends on selecting high-quality oocytes for fertilization and embryos for transfer. During preimplantation development, embryos undergo complex morphogenetic processes, such as compaction and cavitation, driven by cellular forces dependent on cytoskeletal dynamics and cell-cell interactions. These processes are pivotal in dictating an embryo's capacity to implant and progress to full-term development. Hence, a comprehensive grasp of the biomechanical attributes characterizing healthy oocytes and embryos is essential for selecting those with higher developmental potential. Various noninvasive techniques have emerged as valuable tools for assessing biomechanical properties without disturbing the oocyte or embryo physiological state, including morphokinetics, analysis of cytoplasmic movement velocity, or quantification of cortical tension and elasticity using microaspiration. By shedding light on the cytoskeletal processes involved in chromosome segregation, cytokinesis, cellular trafficking, and cell adhesion, underlying oogenesis, and embryonic development, this review explores the significance of embryo biomechanics in ART and its potential implications for improving clinical IVF outcomes, offering valuable insights and research directions to enhance oocyte and embryo selection procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Sestrin1, 2, and 3 are dispensable for female fertility in mice.
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Wang, Mengchen, Chen, Wenhui, Zeng, Xinxin, Wang, Taojun, Sun, Yingpu, and Yang, Qingling
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Background: Sestrins have been implicated in regulating aging in various organs through multiple pathways. However, their roles in ovarian aging remain unrevealed. Methods: Female Sestrin1
−/− , Sestrin2−/− , and Sestrin3−/− mice were generated using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. Body weights, little sizes, ovarian weights, estrous cyclicity, and follicle number in female mice were observed. ELISA was utilized to measure serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels. Real time PCR, western blot, immunofluorescence, and Masson trichrome staining were employed for assessment of aging-related change. Results: The deletion of Sestrin 1, 2, or 3 had no discernible impact on body weights,or serum AMH levels in female mice at the age of 12 months. And there were no discernible differences in litter sizes or estrous cyclicity which were assessed at the age of 8 months. At the age of 12 months, no significant differences were observed in ovarian weights or follicle numbers among the knockout mice. Consistently, the extent of fibrosis within the ovaries remained comparable across all experimental groups at this age. Additionally, autophagy, apoptosis, DNA damage, and inflammation within the ovaries were also found to be comparable to those in wild-type mice of the same age. Conclusions: The loss of Sestrin 1, 2, or 3 does not exert a noticeable influence on ovarian function during the aging process. Sestrin1, 2, and 3 are not essential for female fertility in mice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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21. Protracted Chemical Peritonitis Following Laparoscopy for Dermoid Cyst: A management dilemma.
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Fenn, Miriam G., Koliyadan, Sreedharan V., Machado, Lovina, Sheik, Shahila, and Al Riyami, Nihal
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Dermoid cysts are common benign ovarian tumours arising from totipotent germ cells. We report a rare case of chemical peritonitis and prolonged fever following laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy for torsion of a large ovarian dermoid and discuss the management of this patient with prolonged hospital stay, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory use, repeated drainage of the collection as well as re-laparotomy. The occurrence of this rare condition can be extremely distressing for the patient and treating surgeon alike, as the recommendations for management are limited. The management of chemical peritonitis may require one or more surgical procedures along with prolonged anti-inflammatory therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Development and validation of a clinical prediction model of fertilization failure during routine IVF cycles.
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Liu Xingnan and Zhang Na
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Purpose: This study aims to create and validate a clinical model that predict the probability of fertilization failure in routine in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. Methods: This study employed a retrospective methodology, gathering data from 1770 couples that used reproductive center's of the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University standard IVF fertilization between June 2015 and June 2023. 1062 were in the training set and 708 were in the validation set when it was randomly split into the training set and validation set in a 6:4 ratio. The study employed both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine the factors those influence the failure of traditional in vitro fertilization. Based on the multiple regression model, a predictive model of traditional IVF fertilization failure was created. The calibration and decision curves were used to assess the effectiveness and therapeutic usefulness of this model. Results: The following factors independently predicted the probability of an unsuccessful fertilization: infertility years, basal oestrogen, the rate of mature oocytes, oligoasthenozoospermia, sperm concentration, sperm vitality, percentage of abnormal morphological sperm, and percentage of progressive motility (PR%). The receiver operating characteristic curve's area under the curve (AUC) in the training set is 0.776 (95% CI: 0.740,0.812), while the validation set's AUC is 0.756 (95% CI: 0.708,0.805), indicating a rather high clinical prediction capacity. Conclusion: Our generated nomogram has the ability to forecast the probability of fertilization failure in couples undergoing IVF, hence can assist clinical staff in making informed decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) in pediatrics: establishment of reference values with the Fujirebio ® Lumipulse G AMH assay and comparison with Roche ® Elecsys assay on the same pediatric samples.
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Delaye, Jean-Baptiste, Le Tilly, Olivier, Enard, Emmanuel, Collet, Christine, Emond, Patrick, and Dufour-Rainfray, Diane
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24. Potential mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for LPS-associated female fertility decline.
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Qin X, Du J, He R, Li Y, Li H, and Liang X
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As a major component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can be recognized by toll-like receptors (TLRs) and induce inflammation through MyD88 or the TIR domain-containing adapter-inducing interferon-β (TRIF) pathway. Previous studies have found that LPS-associated inflammatory/immune challenges were associated with ovarian dysfunction and reduced female fertility. However, the etiology and pathogenesis of female fertility decline associated with LPS are currently complex and multifaceted. In this review, PubMed was used to search for references on LPS and fertility decline so as to elucidate the potential mechanisms of LPS-associated female fertility decline and summarize therapeutic strategies that may improve LPS-associated fertility decline., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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25. Arf6 GTPase deficiency leads to porcine oocyte quality decline during aging.
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Zhang KH, Jiao L, Wang Y, and Sun SC
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- Animals, Swine, Female, Meiosis physiology, Spindle Apparatus metabolism, Aging metabolism, Mitochondria metabolism, Reactive Oxygen Species metabolism, Oocytes metabolism, ADP-Ribosylation Factors metabolism, ADP-Ribosylation Factors genetics, ADP-Ribosylation Factor 6
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Arf6 is a member of ADP-ribosylation factor (Arf) family, which is widely implicated in the regulation of multiple physiological processes including endocytic recycling, cytoskeletal organization, and membrane trafficking during mitosis. In this study, we investigated the potential relationship between Arf6 and aging-related oocyte quality, and its roles on organelle rearrangement and cytoskeleton dynamics in porcine oocytes. Arf6 expressed in porcine oocytes throughout meiotic maturation, and it decreased in aged oocytes. Disruption of Arf6 led to the failure of cumulus expansion and polar body extrusion. Further analysis indicated that Arf6 modulated ac-tubulin for meiotic spindle organization and microtubule stability. Besides, Arf6 regulated cofilin phosphorylation and fascin for actin assembly, which further affected spindle migration, indicating the roles of Arf6 on cytoskeleton dynamics. Moreover, the lack of Arf6 activity caused the dysfunction of Golgi and ER for protein synthesis and signal transduction. Mitochondrial dysfunction was also observed in Arf6-deficient porcine oocytes, which was supported by the increased ROS level and abnormal membrane potential. In conclusion, our results reported that insufficient Arf6 was related to aging-induced oocyte quality decline through spindle organization, actin assembly, and organelle rearrangement in porcine oocytes., (© 2024 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.)
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26. Kinesin motor KIF16A regulates microtubule stability and actin-dependent spindle migration in mouse oocyte meiosis.
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Wang W, Shi Z, Zhang D, Hou W, Ma H, Liu X, Zhang Y, Zhu J, Yang Z, Jia B, Xu Q, Zhang Y, and Zhang M
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- Animals, Mice, Female, Actins metabolism, Kinetochores metabolism, Kinesins metabolism, Kinesins genetics, Meiosis physiology, Oocytes metabolism, Microtubules metabolism, Spindle Apparatus metabolism
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Kif16A, a member of the kinesin-3 family of motor proteins, has been shown to play crucial roles in inducing mitotic arrest, apoptosis, and mitotic cell death. However, its roles during oocyte meiotic maturation have not been fully defined. In this study, we report that Kif16A exhibits unique accumulation on the spindle apparatus and colocalizes with microtubule fibers during mouse oocyte meiotic maturation. Targeted depletion of Kif16A using gene-targeting siRNA disrupts the progression of the meiotic cell cycle. Furthermore, Kif16A depletion leads to aberrant spindle assembly and chromosome misalignment in oocytes. Our findings also indicate that Kif16A depletion reduces tubulin acetylation levels and compromises microtubule resistance to depolymerizing drugs, suggesting its crucial role in microtubule stability maintenance. Notably, we find that the depletion of Kif16A results in a notably elevated incidence of defective kinetochore-microtubule attachments and the absence of BubR1 localization at kinetochores, suggesting a critical role for Kif16A in the activation of the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) activity. Additionally, we observe that Kif16A is indispensable for proper actin filament distribution, thereby impacting spindle migration. In summary, our findings demonstrate that Kif16A plays a pivotal role in regulating microtubule and actin dynamics crucial for ensuring both spindle assembly and migration during mouse oocyte meiotic maturation., (© 2024 The Author(s). The FASEB Journal published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.)
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27. Basal FSH values are positively associated with aneuploidy incidence in pre-advanced maternal age (AMA) but not in AMA patients.
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Jacobs CK, Nicolielo M, Alegretti JR, Canto MD, Renzini MM, De Ponti E, Chehin MB, Motta ELA, Lorenzon AR, and Buratini J
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Purpose: To assess the impact of maternal age on the association between maternal basal FSH and aneuploidy., Methods: A retrospective study including data from 1749 blastocysts diagnosed as euploid or aneuploid by PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy). Aneuploidy incidence was compared between embryos from mothers with high vs. low basal FSH levels (above and below the group median, respectively) in total, pre-AMA (advanced maternal age; < 35 years, 198 embryos) and AMA (≥ 35 years, 1551 embryos) patient groups, separately. To control for the interference of potentially confounding variables, the association between aneuploidy and high basal FSH levels was assessed by multivariate logistic analysis in overall, pre-AMA and AMA patient groups., Results: Overall, aneuploidy rate was 9% higher (p = 0.02) in embryos from patients with high basal FSH (63.7%) compared to those with low basal FSH (58.4%). In the pre-AMA subgroup, aneuploidy incidence was 35% higher (p = 0.04) in embryos from patients with high basal FSH (53.5%) compared to those with low basal FSH (39.4%). Differently, aneuploidy occurrence did not vary between embryos from AMA patients with low (61.0%) and high (64.8%) basal FSH (p = 0.12). The multivariate analysis revealed that, in pre-AMA embryos, the association between aneuploidy occurrence and high basal FSH is independent of potential confounding variables (p = 0.04)., Conclusion: Maternal basal FSH values are associated with embryo aneuploidy in pre-AMA but not in AMA patients. The present findings suggest that basal FSH is a useful parameter to assess aneuploidy risk in pre-AMA patients and reinforce the hypothesis that excessive FSH signalling can predispose to oocyte meiotic errors., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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28. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates in oocytes associated with increased risk of neonatal birth defects: A meta-analysis.
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Long R, Wang M, Yang Q, Zhang Y, Gao L, Jin L, and Zhu L
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Introduction: Previous studies have indicated the association between smooth endoplasmic reticulum aggregates (SERa+) and poorer medically assisted reproduction outcomes. However, the link between SERa+ and neonatal outcomes remains controversial and open for debate. A comprehensive meta-analysis on the relation between SERa+ and the risk of birth defects is needed., Material and Methods: The literature search was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Libraries, Web of Science, and Chinese databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wan Fang from inception until July 2023. Risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated by a fixed-effected model, while heterogeneity was assessed by forest plots and I
2 statistic. Funnel plot was produced to assess publication bias. This meta-analysis has been registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022313387)., Results: The search resulted in 122 studies, 14 of which met the inclusion criteria. The analysis of birth defects revealed a higher risk (RR = 2.17, 95%CI 1.24 to 3.81, p = 0.007) in children derived from SERa+ cycle compared to SERa- cycles (711 vs. 4633). Meanwhile, in a subgroup analysis, the risk of birth defects was significantly increased in the SERa+ oocytes group as compared with the sibling SERa- oocytes group (RR = 3.53, 95%CI 1.21 to 10.24, p = 0.02)., Conclusions: To conclude, our analysis indicated that SERa+ cycles/oocytes may have a potential risk of increased additional major birth defects comparing with SERa- cycles/oocytes. This conclusion may provide evidence-based support for clinicians in IVF clinical guidance and embryologists in prudent embryo selection strategy., (© 2024 The Author(s). Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology (NFOG).)- Published
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29. Estrogen influences the transzonal projection assembly of cumulus-oocyte complexes through G protein-coupled estrogen receptor during goat follicle development.
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Xu R, Wen D, Yin L, Tang Y, Lu S, Gao Y, Pan MH, Han B, and Ma B
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- Animals, Female, Meiosis physiology, MAP Kinase Signaling System physiology, Oocytes metabolism, Oocytes cytology, Cumulus Cells metabolism, Cumulus Cells cytology, Goats, Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled metabolism, Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled genetics, Receptors, Estrogen metabolism, Estrogens metabolism, Ovarian Follicle metabolism, Ovarian Follicle growth & development, Ovarian Follicle cytology
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Estrogen is an important hormone that plays a role in regulating follicle development and oocyte maturation. Transzonal projections (TZPs) act as communication bridges between follicle somatic cells and oocytes, and their dynamic changes are critical for oocyte development and maturation. However, the roles and mechanisms of estrogen in regulating TZPs during follicular development are not yet understood. We found that the proportion of oocytes spontaneously resuming meiosis increases as the follicle grows, which is accompanied by rising estrogen levels in follicles and decreasing TZPs in cumulus-oocyte complex. To further explore the effect of elevated estrogen levels on TZP assembly, additional estrogen was added to the culture system. The increased estrogen level significantly decreased the mRNA and protein expression levels of TZP assembly-related genes. Subsequent research revealed that TZP regulation by estrogen was mediated by the membrane receptor GPER and downstream ERK1/2 signaling pathway. In summary, our study suggests that estrogen may regulate goat oocyte meiosis arrest by decreasing TZP numbers via estrogen-mediated GPER activation during follicle development., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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30. Transcriptomic responses of cumulus granulosa cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection during controlled ovarian stimulation.
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Huang J, Fang Z, Wu X, Xia L, Liu Y, Wang J, Su Y, Xu D, Zhang K, Xie Q, Chen J, Liu P, Wu Q, Tan J, Kuang H, and Tian L
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- Humans, Female, Adult, Granulosa Cells virology, Granulosa Cells metabolism, Oocytes virology, Oocytes metabolism, Oocyte Retrieval, COVID-19 virology, COVID-19 genetics, Ovulation Induction, Transcriptome, SARS-CoV-2 physiology, SARS-CoV-2 genetics, Cumulus Cells metabolism, Cumulus Cells virology
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Cumulus granulosa cells (CGCs) play a crucial role in follicular development, but so far, no research has explored the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on ovarian function from the perspective of CGCs. In the present study, we compared the cycle outcomes between infected and uninfected female patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation, performed bulk RNA-sequencing of collected CGCs, and used bioinformatic methods to explore transcriptomic changes. The results showed that women with SARS-CoV-2 infection during stimulation had significantly lower number of oocytes retrieved and follicle-oocyte index, while subsequent fertilization and embryo development were similar. CGCs were not directly infected by SARS-CoV-2, but exhibited dramatic differences in gene expression (156 up-regulated and 65 down-regulated). Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses demonstrated a high enrichment in antiviral, immune and inflammatory responses with necroptosis. In addition, the pathways related to telomere organization and double strand break repair were significantly affected by infection in gene set enrichment analysis. Further weighted gene co-expression network analysis identified a key module associated with ovarian response traits, which was mainly enriched as a decrease of leukocyte chemotaxis and migration in CGCs. For the first time, our study describes how SARS-CoV-2 infection indirectly affects CGCs at the transcriptional level, which may impair oocyte-CGC crosstalk and consequently lead to poor ovarian response during fertility treatment., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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31. Vitrification of Human Oocytes Before or After Rescue-IVM Does not Impair Maturation Kinetics but Induces Meiotic Spindle Alterations.
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Marteil G, Metchat A, Dollet S, Cugnot C, Chaput L, Pereira B, Gremeau AS, and Brugnon F
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Cryopreservation of in vitro matured oocytes is still considered as an experimental alternative to mature oocyte vitrification after ovarian stimulation. Here, we investigated whether rescue-IVM should be performed before or after vitrification. For this, 101 immature oocytes (germinal vesicle stage) from women undergoing ICSI were used. Oocytes were divided into three groups: freshly in vitro matured oocytes (IVM), freshly in vitro matured oocytes subsequently vitrified (IVM + VIT) and vitrified/warmed GV oocytes then in vitro matured (VIT + IVM). Oocyte maturation rates and kinetics were assessed using time-lapse technology. Spindle dimensions and polarity, chromosome alignment and cytoplasmic F-actin filament length and density were determined using confocal microscopy and quantitative image analyses. No differences in IVM rates (fresh IVM: 63.16% and IVM post-VIT: 59.38%, p = 0.72) and timings (17.73 h in fresh IVM, 17.33 h in IVM post-VIT, p = 0.72) were observed whether IVM is performed freshly or after vitrification. Meiotic spindles were shorter in VIT + IVM (10.47 µm vs 11.23 µm in IVM and 11.40 µm in IVM + VIT, p = 0.012 and p = 0.043) and wider in IVM + VIT (9.37 µm vs 8.12 µm in IVM and 8.16 µm VIT + IVM, p = 0.027 and p = 0.026). The length-to-width ratio was lower in vitrified groups (IVM + VIT: 1.19 and VIT + IVM: 1.26) compared to IVM (1.38), p = 0.013 and p = 0.014. No differences in multipolar spindle and chromosome misalignment occurrence and cytoplasmic F-actin filament length and density were observed between groups. Our results suggest vitrification before or after rescue-IVM does not seem to impair maturation rates and kinetics parameters but induces meiotic spindle alterations., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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32. Association between embryo morphokinetic development and intracytoplasmic sperm injection with epididymal sperm via time-lapse imaging.
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Borges E Jr, Braga D, Provenza R, Iaconelli A Jr, and Setti A
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The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of sperm source on embryo morphokinetics and the clinical outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles by considering the clustering of data (multiple embryos per patient that share a comparable developmental timing). This matched cohort study was performed at a private university-affiliated in vitro fertilization center. Women who underwent ICSI with epididymal sperm between January 2019 and December 2020 (the percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration group, n = 32 cycles) were matched with women who underwent ICSI with ejaculated sperm because of idiopathic male factor infertility (the male factor infertility [MFI] group, n = 32 cycles) or female infertility (the control group, n = 32 cycles). Embryos were cultured in a time-lapse imaging incubator, and morphokinetic development was recorded and compared among the groups. Significantly slower divisions were observed in embryos derived from epididymal sperm than in those derived from the MFI and control groups. Embryos derived from epididymal sperm had a significantly lower KIDScore (3.1 ± 0.2) than did those derived from ejaculated spermatozoa from the MFI (5.4 ± 0.1) and control (5.6 ± 0.2, p < 0.001) groups. Epididymal sperm-derived embryos showed a significantly greater occurrence of multinucleation (23.2%) than did those derived from ejaculated sperm from the MFI and control groups (2.8% and 3.7%, p < 0.001, respectively). Epididymal sperm-derived embryos were significantly more likely to undergo direct or reverse cleavage (11.1%) than ejaculated sperm-derived embryos in the control group (4.3%, p = 0.001). In conclusion, delayed cell cleavage and increased incidences of blastomere multinucleation and abnormal cleavage patterns are observed when epididymal-derived sperm are used for ICSI., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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33. Cumulative live birth rates following intrauterine insemination using donor and husband sperm in different age groups: A cohort study of 10 415 insemination cycles.
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Zhang D, Cai H, Xie J, Chen L, Zhang Z, and Shi J
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Objectives: To assess the age-specific cumulative live birth rates (CLBRs) in intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles using either donor or husband sperm, and to investigate the impact of sperm sources on IUI success among women within the same age group., Methods: This retrospective cohort study comprised women who underwent IUI with donor sperm (IUI-D) or husband sperm (IUI-H) from 2017 to 2021. The women were stratified based on their age at the initiation of insemination into four categories: <35, 35-37, 38-39 and ≥40 years., Results: A total of 5253 women undergoing 10 415 insemination cycles (3354 with IUI-D and 7061 with IUI-H) were included. The CLBRs decreased significantly with increasing maternal age within donor and husband insemination groups (P < 0.001). In the IUI-D group, the crude CLBRs were 61.50% in women aged <35, 48.91% in 35-37, 24.14% in 38-39 and 11.76% in the ≥40-year age category, respectively. The corresponding rates in the IUI-H group were 27.62%, 22.96%, 13.73% and 6.90%, respectively. Within the <35 and 35-37-year age categories, the CLBRs were significantly higher following IUI-D cycles compared to IUI-H cycles, with hazard ratios (HR) of 1.85 (1.68-2.04) and 1.69 (1.16-2.47), respectively. However, within the 38-39 and ≥40-year age categories, both IUI-D and IUI-H resulted in comparable low CLBRs, with HRs of 1.91 (0.77-4.76) and 1.80 (0.33-9.86), respectively., Conclusion: Advanced maternal age affects the whole process of fertility. Therefore, it could be reasonable to limit the number of IUI performed in women aged 40 years and older, even in couple using donor sperm for reproduction., (© 2024 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.)
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34. Does endometriosis inflict harm on embryos? A systematic review of embryo morphokinetics analysed by time lapse monitoring in women with endometriosis.
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Cupino-Arcinue D, Seeber B, Montag M, and Toth B
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Embryo Implantation, Embryonic Development, Blastocyst, Embryo Transfer methods, Pregnancy Rate, Endometriosis, Time-Lapse Imaging, Fertilization in Vitro
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Endometriosis has been shown to be associated with unfavorable development and maturation of oocytes, as well as aberrancies in embryonal development, including arrest after fertilization, following in vitro fertilization (IVF). Time-lapse monitoring (TLM) enables continuous and non-invasive monitoring of embryo morphokinetics during the IVF process and might be useful in the assessment of embryos from women with endometriosis. In this review, five eligible studies were evaluated to determine if embryo morphokinetics assessed under TLM differ in patients with endometriosis and subsequently predict blastocyst quality, implantation and success of pregnancy. The studies showed overall inferior morphokinetic parameters of embryos from endometriosis patients when compared to controls, independent of the severity of endometriosis. Embryos with optimal early morphokinetic parameters (t2, s2, t5, tSB, tEB) and late developmental events (compaction, morulation, and blastulation) had better implantation rates than those who had suboptimal ranges. However, due to few studies available with mostly retrospective data, the validity of these findings and their generalizability for clinical practice needs to be further assessed. Prospective studies with larger sample sizes are needed to determine whether using TLM for embryo selection in endometriosis improves pregnancy and live birth outcomes., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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35. Pathogenic missense variation in PABPC1L/EPAB causes female infertility due to oocyte maturation arrest at the germinal vesicle stage.
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Okutman O, Gürbüz AS, Büyük U, Real E, Leconte R, Chennen K, Mayer C, Muller J, Le May N, and Viville S
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- Female, Humans, Cell Nucleus, HEK293 Cells, In Vitro Oocyte Maturation Techniques, Oocytes metabolism, Oogenesis genetics, Infertility, Female therapy
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Women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) are treated using various protocols to induce multiple follicular growths. Complete failure of all oocytes to mature during IVF cycles is rare; however, it is a known cause of primary female infertility. Recently, pathogenic variations in a few genes have been identified in women with oocyte maturation defects; however, the underlying genetic causes remain largely unknown.This study included a Turkish family comprising three sisters with recurring oocyte maturation arrest at the germinal vesicle stage after multiple ovarian stimulations. Exome sequencing revealed a homozygous missense variant (c.1037C>T, p.Ala346Val) in the EPAB gene (also known as PABPC1L) in all three affected sisters, which was either absent or heterozygous in the unaffected family members. Functional experiments confirming the pathogenicity of the variant were performed by transfecting HEK293T cells and demonstrated the instability and increased rate of proteolysis of the mutated PABPC1L/EPAB protein. The identified variant, located in the well-conserved fourth RNA recognition motif (RRM4), in silico 3D modelling suggested changes in the physical properties of the pathogenic variant of PABPC1L/EPAB. Our findings validate PABPC1L/EPAB as an essential genetic contributor to the oocyte maturation process in humans and have direct implications for the genetic counselling of patients and their family members., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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36. Searching for answers to the problem of TIME in human ARTs.
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Albertini DF
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37. Activity of enzymes in the follicular fluid and outcome of in vitro fertilization.
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Sorak MP, Nikolov AB, Sazdanovic PS, Arsenijevic NS, Milicic VM, Cekovic JM, Parandilovic AZ, and Gavrilovic AZ
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- Female, Humans, Fertilization in Vitro methods, Oocytes, Aspartate Aminotransferases, Follicular Fluid, Alkaline Phosphatase
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Defining certain parameters of the oocyte microenvironment that can be simply and quickly detected and that enable differentiation of oocytes that have better or worse quality could potentially increase the efficacy of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) method. Follicular fluid represents the microenvironment for the development of oocytes during different stages of maturation. Enzymes present in the follicular fluid may affect the quality of oocytes. There are inconsistencies in the literature concerning enzyme concentration in follicular fluid. The main aim of this study was to examine whether the concentration of enzymes aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, and lactate dehydrogenase in follicular fluid can influence the outcome of IVF. The study included 120 patients who were involved in the process of IVF. We used the follicular fluid obtained after follicular aspiration in the ovaries as biological material for the analysis. The values of enzymes LDL (method-kinetic UV test), aspartate aminotransferase (method-kinetic UV test), ALT (method-kinetic UV test) and alkaline phosphatase (method-colorimetric kinetic test) in the follicular fluid were determined on the analyzer АU 680, Becman Coulter. The criteria of the Istanbul consensus of clinical embryologists were used for the embryo assessment. The software package SPSS 20 was used for the statistical processing of data. The results of follicular fluid sample analysis showed a correlation between ALT concentration in the follicular fluid and IVF outcome. Based on our results, we can conclude that ALT concentration affects the outcome of IVF., Competing Interests: The authors have no funding and conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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38. Vitrification of immature oocytes in pigs.
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Somfai T
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- Swine, Animals, Female, Cryopreservation veterinary, Cryopreservation methods, Cell Nucleus, Cryoprotective Agents pharmacology, Vitrification, Oocytes
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Cryopreservation of oocytes is an important technology for the in vitro gene banking of female germplasm. Although slow freezing is not feasible, porcine oocytes survive vitrification at high rates. Cryopreservation at the germinal vesicle stage appears to be more advantageous than that at the metaphase-II stage. Several factors are considered to affect the success of vitrification and subsequent utilization of immature porcine oocytes such as the device, the protocols for cryoprotectant application, warming, and the post-warming culture. Although live piglets could be obtained from vitrified immature oocytes, their competence to develop to the blastocyst stage is still reduced compared to their non-vitrified counterparts, indicating that there is room for further improvement. Vitrified oocytes suffer various types of damage and alteration which may reduce their developmental ability. Some of these can recover to some extent during subsequent culture, such as the damage of the cytoskeleton and mitochondria. Others such as premature nuclear progression, DNA damage and epigenetic alterations will require further research to be clarified and addressed. To date, the practical application of oocyte vitrification in pigs has been confined to the gene banking of a few native breeds., (© 2024 The Author. Animal Science Journal published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japanese Society of Animal Science.)
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39. Human metaphase II oocytes with narrow perivitelline space have poor fertilization, developmental, and pregnancy potentials
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Shioya, Masashi, Okabe-Kinoshita, Miki, Kobayashi, Tatsuya, Fujita, Maki, and Takahashi, Keiichi
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- 2024
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40. Advanced Maternal Age Affects the Cryosusceptibility of Ovulated but not In Vitro Matured Mouse Oocytes
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Daddangadi, Akshatha, Uppangala, Shubhashree, Kabekkodu, Shama Prasada, Khan G, Nadeem, Kalthur, Guruprasad, Talevi, Riccardo, and Adiga, Satish Kumar
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- 2024
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41. Differential expression of follicular fluid exosomal microRNA in women with diminished ovarian reserve
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Xie, Ying, Chen, Juan, Liu, Kailu, Huang, Jingyu, Zeng, Yaqiong, Gao, Mengya, Qian, Yu, Liu, Li, Tan, Yong, and Nie, Xiaowei
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- 2024
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42. Mature oocyte dysmorphisms may be associated with progesterone levels, mitochondrial DNA content, and vitality in luteal granulosa cells
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Raad, Georges, Tanios, Judy, Serdarogullari, Munevver, Bazzi, Marwa, Mourad, Youmna, Azoury, Joseph, Yarkiner, Zalihe, Liperis, Georgios, Fakih, Fadi, and Fakih, Chadi
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- 2024
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43. Egg Freezing In The 21st Century: A Global Perspective
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Gillian Lockwood and Gillian Lockwood
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This edited volume covers the development of egg freezing over the last few decades since the pioneering work of Chen in 1986, addressing both the scientific breakthroughs that have occurred and the social and demographic changes that are currently driving an increased demand for'social'egg freezing and a recognition of the important role of'medical'egg freezing for women facing potentially sterilizing oncology therapy. It presents the latest research in egg vitrification, methodologies for optimizing laboratory performance and contemporary clinical management of patients seeking oocyte cryopreservation. Audited international data on access, take-up, use and birth outcomes for women undertaking egg freezing are included. The book also discusses the ethical issues related to access and funding and considers how different legal jurisdictions have approached matters such as storage duration, ownership, donation, anonymity and identification. Such wide-ranging contents will bridge the gap between the highly technical laboratory handbooks and the'popular'tabloid accounts directed at young women considering egg freezing. Drawing on the different approaches to fertility preservation prevailing around the world, with chapters written by leading international experts and edited by Gillian Lockwood, a pioneer of the field whose clinic produced the UK's first'frozen egg'baby in 2002, Egg Freezing in the 21st Century will have an authoritative and global appeal, and may hopefully encourage a change of attitude in some jurisdictions.
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44. The Infertility Manual
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Rao, Kamini A, Rao, Vyshnavi A, Rao, Kamini A, and Rao, Vyshnavi A
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The Infertility Manual has offered an accurate and hands on practical guide for the management of infertility while also serving as a reference manual for students; clinicians and embryologists. The authors contributing to The Infertility Manual were all selected for their special expertise in their subject and their ability to explain its significance in an effective and lucid way. In this fifth Edition; the authors have done a meticulous survey of the current literature and have amalgamated it with their rich experience to bring out this comprehensive textbook.
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- 2024
45. Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology : Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management
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Jerome F. Strauss, Robert L. Barbieri, Anuja Dokras, Carmen J Williams, S. Zev Williams, Jerome F. Strauss, Robert L. Barbieri, Anuja Dokras, Carmen J Williams, and S. Zev Williams
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- Human reproduction--Endocrine aspects, Endocrine gynecology, Generative organs--Diseases--Endocrine aspects
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For over 40 years, Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology has been the gold standard text of both basic science and clinical practice of the full range of female and male reproductive disorders. The fully revised 9th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with complete coverage, including up-to-date information on impaired fertility, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, problems of sexual development, menstrual disturbances, fibroids, endometriosis, female and male reproductive aging, fertility preservation, assisted reproduction technologies including ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction, transgender hormonal treatment, contraception, and more. An outstanding editorial board and other global experts in the field share their knowledge and expertise to keep you abreast of current science and practice in endocrinology. Includes new chapters on Meiosis, Fertilization and Embryo Development; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Uterus Transplantation; Mitochondrial Transplantation and Gene Editing; and Germs Cells Developed In Vitro. Provides extensively revised information on contemporary practices in assisted reproduction, fertility preservation, and ovulation induction. Provides an online video library that highlights surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and functional ultrasound imaging. Adds three new members to the exceptional editorial team: Drs. Anuja Dokras, Carmen J. Williams, and Zev Williams. Features full-color, high-quality illustrations that clearly depict basic anatomic structures, endocrine processes, and cell function and dysfunction. Includes bulleted lists under major headings in each chapter for quick, at-a-glance summaries of every section. Lists Top References at the end of each chapter that distill the most important references for research underpinnings, to complement the complete online reference list. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
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46. Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates, Volume 5 : Mammals
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David O. Norris, Kristin H. Lopez, David O. Norris, and Kristin H. Lopez
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Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates, Volume 5: Mammals is the fifth of five second-edition volumes representing a comprehensive and integrated overview of hormones and reproduction in fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The book includes coverage of endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, physiology, behavior, and anatomy of reptilian reproduction. It provides a broad treatment of the roles of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal hormones in all aspects of reproduction, as well as descriptions of major life history events. New to this edition is a concluding assessment of the effect of environmental influences on mammals. Initial chapters in this book broadly examine sex determination, reproductive neuroendocrinology, stress, and hormonal regulation as it relates to male and female reproductive structure and function. Subsequent chapters introduce the evolution of viviparity and examine pregnancy in eutherian mammals, parturition, pheromones, and behavioral neuroendocrinology. Covered taxa include rodents, bats, and primates. The book concludes with an examination of the environmental influences on hormones and reproduction of mammals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals and climate change. Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates, Volume 5: Mammals is designed to provide a readable, coordinated description of reproductive basics in mammals, as well as an introduction to the latest trends in reproductive research and a presentation of our understanding of reproductive events gained over the past decade. It may serve as a stand-alone reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of mammology or as one of five coordinated references aligned to provide topical treatment across vertebrate taxa for researchers, practitioners, and students focused on vertebrate endocrinology. Covers endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, physiology, behavior, and anatomy of mammalian reproductionIncludes pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal hormonesFocuses on rodents, bats, primates, ungulates, carnivores, and marine mammalsProvides new coverage on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and climate change
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47. Algorithms in Infertility and Reproductive Medicine
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Rao, Kamini A, Kaur, Harpreet, Rao, Kamini A, and Kaur, Harpreet
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The readers of this text will encounter a comprehensive and perspicacious view of the discipline of reproductive medicine as revealed by practicing fertility specialists of the day. The book has been designed to keep a balance of text and algorithms, flowcharts, diagrams, to provide comprehensive information in a concise and easy-to-understand format. Also, the memory for such diagrammatic presentation is long-lasting and it acts as a ready reckoner for clinicians in practice and students for their examinations. The contents are mainly practical problems faced by clinicians in day-to-day practice and the chapters have been contributed by experienced doctors working in the field of infertility and reproductive medicine incorporating their vast practical experience. The information provided in the textbook is based on evidence-based guidelines and clinical experience.
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48. Quality Management in the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory
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Da Li, Yingzhuo Gao, Da Li, and Yingzhuo Gao
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- Reproductive health
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This book provides readers up-to-date information on various aspects affecting assisted reproduction laboratories and corresponding management approaches, based on latest literatures, clinical practice, and international consensus. Key points of laboratory environment, laboratory operations and quality control measures are presented in details. Last but not least, ethical issues and countermeasures of assisted reproductive technology are discussed. It will be a practical and reader-friendly resource to help reproductive medicine practitioners establish a disciplined risk and control system for assisted reproduction laboratories and techniques.
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- 2024
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