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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yilun Sui, Jing Fu, Shuo Zhang, Lu Li, Xiaoxi Sun
Summary: Previous research has shown that skewed X chromosome inactivation (SXCI) and androgen receptor (AR) CAG polymorphisms are associated with increased risk of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). However, the results are conflicting and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study found that SXCI and AR CAG polymorphisms are related to RPL, but these factors do not lead to RPL by affecting ovarian reserve or increasing embryo aneuploidy.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Biology
Amy L. Roberts, Alessandro Morea, Ariella Amar, Antonino Zito, Julia S. El-Sayed Moustafa, Max Tomlinson, Ruth C. E. Bowyer, Xinyuan Zhang, Colette Christiansen, Ricardo Costeira, Claire J. Steves, Massimo Mangino, Jordana T. Bell, Chloe C. Y. Wong, Timothy J. Vyse, Kerrin S. Small, Carlos Isales
Summary: Our study demonstrates that age acquired XCI-skew captures changes to the haematopoietic stem cell population and has clinical potential as a unique biomarker of chronic disease risk.
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Neurosciences
Luiza D. Chaves, Laura M. L. Carvalho, Giovanna C. Tolezano, Sara F. Pires, Silvia S. Costa, Marilia de O. Scliar, Liane de R. Giuliani, Debora R. Bertola, Cintia B. Santos-Reboucas, Go Hun Seo, Paulo A. Otto, Carla Rosenberg, Angela M. Vianna-Morgante, Ana C. V. Krepischi
Summary: Intellectual disability (ID) is a cognitive and behavioral impairment that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. Extreme skewing of X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) is associated with ID phenotypes caused by pathogenic variants in the X chromosome. This study confirms that extreme XCI skewing in females with ID is highly indicative of causative X-linked pathogenic variants and suggests the possibility of identifying causative variants in autosomal genes with a XCI role.
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Yixi Sun, Yangwen Qian, Hai-Xi Sun, Min Chen, Yuqin Luo, Xiaojing Xu, Kai Yan, Liya Wang, Junjie Hu, Minyue Dong
Summary: In females with DDX3X-related intellectual disability, extreme skewing of XCI in the mutant allele was found, which was insufficient to reverse the phenotype of neurodevelopmental disorders related to DDX3X defects.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Darcy T. Ahern, Prakhar Bansal, Maria K. Armillei, Isaac V. Faustino, Yuvabharath Kondaveeti, Heather R. Glatt-Deeley, Erin C. Banda, Stefan F. Pinter
Summary: This study investigates the impact of monosomy X on syncytiotrophoblast development in humans using X-monosomic human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). The results suggest that monosomy X may alter the levels of placental genes and secretion of placental growth factor (PlGF) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The findings also demonstrate that the corresponding gene coexpression network modules are preserved in chorionic villi and term placenta.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Signe Haessler, Sophie Camilleri-Broet, Matthieu Allez, Florian Deisenhammer, Anna Fogdell-Hahn, Xavier Mariette, Marc Pallardy, Philippe Broet
Summary: This study proposes a novel test statistic for selecting loci of interest harbored by the X chromosome that are associated with time-to-event data taking into account skewed X-inactivation (XCI-S). Results show that this test provides higher power gains than existing methods and can identify X chromosome susceptibility loci for drug immunogenicity in patients with autoimmune diseases.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Peter W. Andrews, Ivana Barbaric, Nissim Benvenisty, Jonathan S. Draper, Tenneille Ludwig, Florian T. Merkle, Yoji Sato, Claudia Spits, Glyn N. Stacey, Haoyi Wang, Martin F. Pera
Summary: This study summarizes the genetic and epigenetic changes that human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) can acquire during in vitro culture, as well as the methods for detecting these changes and their effects on cell behavior. The study argues that the potential consequences of low-level contamination of cell therapy products with cells bearing oncogenic variants are currently unknown, and highlights the challenges in safety assessment of hPSC-derived cellular therapeutics.
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Cell & Tissue Engineering
Rowan M. Karvas, Shafqat A. Khan, Sonam Verma, Yan Yin, Devesha Kulkarni, Chen Dong, Kyoung-mi Park, Brian Chew, Eshan Shane, Laura A. Fischer, Deepak Kumar, Liang Ma, Adrianus C. M. Boon, Sabine Dietmann, Indira U. Mysorekar, Thorold W. Theunissen
Summary: This study reports the formation of 3D trophoblast organoids derived from naive human pluripotent stem cells. These organoids exhibit a villous architecture similar to primary trophoblast organoids and display distinct trophoblast cell types. Importantly, they also show selective vulnerability to emerging pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and Zika virus. This research provides an accessible model system for studying placental development and its susceptibility to emerging pathogens.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rima Dardik, Einat Avishai, Shadan Lalezari, Assaf A. Barg, Sarina Levy-Mendelovich, Ivan Budnik, Ortal Barel, Yulia Khavkin, Gili Kenet, Tami Livnat
Summary: The study found that HA carriers with normal karyotypes but presenting with moderate to severe HA phenotype due to skewed XCI carried pathogenic mutations on their non-hemophilic X chromosomes, indicating that negative selection against cells with an additional deleterious mutation on the silenced X chromosome may complicate the phenotype of monogenic X-linked diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francisco Bustos, Carmen Espejo-Serrano, Anna Segarra-Fas, Rachel Toth, Alison J. Eaton, Kristin D. Kernohan, Meredith J. Wilson, Lisa G. Riley, Greg M. Findlay
Summary: TOKAS is an X-linked intellectual disability syndrome caused by variants in the gene encoding RLIM. A novel missense variant in RLIM disrupts protein expression and function, leading to a severe form of the syndrome. This variant impairs E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and disrupts X-chromosome inactivation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Siyuan Liu, Nirmala Akula, Paul K. Reardon, Jill Russ, Erin Torres, Liv S. Clasen, Jonathan Blumenthal, Francois Lalonde, Francis J. McMahon, Francis Szele, Christine M. Disteche, M. Zameel Cader, Armin Raznahan
Summary: This study investigates the effects of X, Y, and 21 aneuploidies on gene expression in lymphoblastoid cell lines, fibroblasts, and iPSC-derived neuronal cells. It confirms theoretical models of sex chromosome dosages sensitivity and identifies a set of 41 genes that show obligate dosage sensitivity. The study finds that cis effects of sex chromosome dosages are preserved in different cell types, while trans effects are mostly not preserved.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Reegan A. J. Miller, Abigael P. Williams, Susan Kovats
Summary: Epidemiological studies have shown sex differences in the incidence and morbidity of respiratory virus infections, which may be related to differences in the immune response. Animal models also exhibit sex differences in immunity and morbidity, suggesting variations in specific immune mechanisms. Recent research has revealed intrinsic sex differences in immune cell transcriptomes, epigenomes, and proteomes, which may regulate human immunity during viral infections. Understanding the role of sex steroids, X chromosome complement, and immune cell regulation can help explain the significant sex differences in immunity to respiratory pathogens.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuka Sakata, Hong Zhang, Akiko Sugiyama, Nami Motosugi, Hiroshi Kimura, Yosuke Okamura, Atsushi Fukuda
Summary: High-resolution imaging analysis is essential for studying cell functions, but culturing cells on glass substrates often leads to cell instability. In this study, we coated the glass substrate with a nanosheet composed of hydrophobic polystyrene and Matrigel, which significantly improved the viability of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). The nanosheet coating did not affect the transcriptome status of hPSC and allowed for high-resolution imaging assay. Our findings demonstrate that the nanosheet coating is beneficial for sensitive cells cultured on glass substrates.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Muhammad Usman, Christoph Jueschke, Fei Song, Dennis Kastrati, Marta Owczarek-Lipska, Jannis Eilers, Laurenz Pauleikhoff, Clemens Lange, John Neidhardt
Summary: Mutations in the RPGR gene lead to retinitis pigmentosa, predominantly affecting male carriers. This study found that X-chromosomal inactivation patterns might play a role in determining the disease manifestation in female carriers.
LIFE SCIENCE ALLIANCE
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Xuening Hou, Jie Sun, Chen Liu, Jihong Hao
Summary: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare X-linked immunodeficiency disorder characterized by microthrombocytopenia, eczema, and high risk of recurrent infections. The study describes a Chinese girl with WAS presenting persistent thrombocytopenia and abnormal X-chromosome inactivation pattern.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Jui-Hsiang Hung, Chia-Yun Chen, Hany A. Omar, Kuo-Yuan Huang, Che-Chia Tsao, Chien-Chih Chiu, Yi-Ling Chen, Po-Han Chen, Yen-Ni Teng
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2016)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jung-Ju Wu, Hany A. Omar, Ying-Ray Lee, Yen-Ni Teng, Pin-Shern Chen, Yu-Chung Chen, Hsiao-Shan Huang, Kuan-Han Lee, Jui-Hsiang Hung
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2015)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yao Fong, Chia-Chun Tang, Huei-Ting Hu, Hsin-Yu Fang, Bing-Hung Chen, Chang-Yi Wu, Shyng-Shiou Yuan, Hui-Min David Wang, Yen-Chun Chen, Yen-Ni Teng, Chien-Chih Chiu
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yung-Chieh Tsai, Yen-Ni Teng, Jui-Hsiang Hung, Chien-Hsing Wu, Yu-Ting Kuo, Pao-Lin Kuo, Chien-Chih Chiu, Bin Huang
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2014)
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Environmental Sciences
Ping-Chi Hsu, Ya-Ting Kuo, Yueliang Leon Guo, Jenq-Renn Chen, Shinn-Shyong Tsai, How-Ran Chao, Yen-Ni Teng, Min-Hsiung Pan
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2016)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hsien-An Pan, Yeu-Chin Lee, Yen-Ni Teng, Show-Jeng Tsai, Yung-Ming Lin, Pao-Lin Kuo
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2009)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yen-Ni Teng, Pao-Lin Kuo, Tung-Chia Cheng, Ming-Hui Liao
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2010)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yeng-Ni Teng, Yi-Ping Chang, Joseph T. Tseng, Po-Hsiu Kuo, I-Wen Lee, Maw-Sheng Lee, Pao-Lin Kuo
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2012)
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Andrology
Yen-Ni Teng, Ming-Hui Liao, Yang-Ben Lin, Pao-Lin Kuo, Ting-Yi Kuo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY
(2010)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yen-Ni Teng, Po-Jung Chuang, Yo-Wen Liu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2013)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pao-Lin Kuo, Han-Sun Chiang, Ya-Yun Wang, Yung-Che Kuo, Mei-Feng Chen, I-Shing Yu, Yen-Ni Teng, Shu-Wha Lin, Ying-Hung Lin
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2013)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jui-Hsiang Hung, Yen-Ni Teng, Lily Hui-Ching Wang, Ih-Jen Su, Clay C. C. Wang, Wenya Huang, Kuan-Han Lee, Kuan-Ying Lu, Lyu-Han Wang
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wan-Chi Lin, Yu-Chi Chuang, Yung-Sheng Chang, Ming-Derg Lai, Yen-Ni Teng, Ih-Jen Su, Clay C. C. Wang, Kuan-Han Lee, Jui-Hsiang Hung
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yao Fong, Yin-Chieh Lin, Chang-Yi Wu, Hui-Min David Wang, Li-Li Lin, Han Lin Chou, Yen-Ni Teng, Shyng-Shiou Yuan, Chien-Chih Chiu
SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL
(2014)