Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xue Jiao, Tingting Meng, Yiwei Zhai, Lijuan Zhao, Wei Luo, Peihao Liu, Yingying Qin
Summary: Ovarian reserve indicators deteriorate with the progression of ovarian insufficiency, with an increase in FSH and LH but a decrease in AMH, inhibin B, AFC, E-2 and T. AMH has the highest predictive value for POI, and the combination of AMH and AFC is promising for early prediction. Significant differences exist in hormone status among women with different etiologies of POI, with genetic POI showing the worst hormone status.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jingyi Wen, Yanzhi Feng, Wei Yan, Suzhen Yuan, Jinjin Zhang, Aiyue Luo, Shixuan Wang
Summary: This study reveals the characteristics of vaginal microbiota in POI patients and their relationship with reduced ovarian reserve, endocrine disruption, and symptoms of perimenopausal syndrome. Differences in vaginal microbiota between POI and POF patients are also identified.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xudong Zhang, Yimeng Lu, Shanshan Wu, Xinyang Zhao, Shuyu Li, Siwen Zhang, Jichun Tan
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) related literature, and found that significant progress has been made in POI research over the past 20 years, but unevenly developed globally. The United States may lead in POI research influence. Research hotspots mainly focus on pathogenesis and treatment, including genetic mutation, hormone therapy, fertility preservation, and stem cell transplantation.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiaodi Pu, Leisheng Zhang, Peiyu Zhang, Yaqiong Xu, Jun Wang, Xiaomei Zhao, Zhihua Dai, Hua Zhou, Shuyun Zhao, Anran Fan
Summary: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) induced by chemotherapy is a difficult-to-treat disorder that affects female fertility. The use of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and exosomes derived from them shows potential in improving ovarian function and protecting fertility in POI patients.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elinor Chelsom Vogt, Eirik Bratland, Siren Berland, Ragnhild Berentsen, Agnethe Lund, Sigridur Bjornsdottir, Eystein Husebye, Marianne Oksnes
Summary: Extensive screening and the use of next generation sequencing techniques can significantly increase the determination of potential etiological diagnosis of primary ovarian insufficiency, providing new insights into cases with unknown causes.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Ting Qiu, Jie Zhou, Bing Ji, Liuyang Yuan, Tingsong Weng, Huishu Liu
Summary: This study revealed the inducing role of transcription factor c-fos in premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) through modulation of the MALAT1/miR-22-3p/STAT1 ceRNA network.
JOURNAL OF OVARIAN RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Seung Joo Chon, Zobia Umair, Mee-Sup Yoon
Summary: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition characterized by the loss of normal ovarian function before the age of 40, affecting a small percentage of women under 40. The condition is biochemically defined by amenorrhea, low estrogen levels, and high gonadotropin levels, potentially leading to infertility. POI has a heterogeneous etiology, including both genetic and non-genetic factors, and current research focuses on genetic basis, non-coding RNA, and animal models to uncover pathogenesis and potential treatment targets. Despite recent advances, understanding gene regulatory networks and exploring therapies remain critical for future research.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Caihong Zheng, Shiwei Liu, Zhihong Qin, Xiaoqian Zhang, Yubao Song
Summary: DLEU1 is found to be overexpressed in POF patients and interacts with miR-146b-5p, leading to increased apoptosis in KGN cells. The direct interaction between DLEU1 and miR-146b-5p was confirmed, but both failed to regulate the expression of each other. DLEU1 promotes cell apoptosis and reduces the inhibitory effects of miR-146b-5p on cell apoptosis.
JOURNAL OF OVARIAN RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maki Fukami
Summary: Ovarian dysfunction is a common feature in women with Turner syndrome, in which oocyte apoptosis is accelerated and leads to streak gonads formation. The accelerated germ cell loss in 45,X ovaries may be caused by chromosomal pairing failure, impaired coupling between oocytes and granulosa cells, and reduced dosage of certain genes on the X chromosome. Further research on the mechanisms of ovarian dysfunction is necessary to improve reproductive outcomes in women with Turner syndrome.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Pankiewicz, Piotr Laudanski, Tadeusz Issat
Summary: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as a loss of ovarian function before the age of 40, with no widely available effective therapy currently. Recent research has highlighted the role of miRNAs and other ncRNAs in the pathogenesis of POI, along with their potential as biomarkers and treatment targets for the disease. Intensive exploration of human folliculogenesis and reproductive biology has led to the development of promising therapeutic strategies using exosomal miRNAs derived from mesenchymal stem cells to restore ovarian function in POI patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xu Yang, Lin Yang
Summary: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a devastating condition for women that causes female infertility. It has a strong familial and heterogeneous genetic background. Recent research has provided new insights into the genomic variation and pathogenic mechanisms of POF, which is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Jiandong Shen, Dianyun Qu, Yan Gao, Fangxi Sun, Jiazi Xie, Xueping Sun, Daowu Wang, Xiang Ma, Yugui Cui, Jiayin Liu, Feiyang Diao
Summary: This study identified one patient with FMR1 premutation and found that 15.07% of POI patients had pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in Mendelian genes, suggesting targeted NGS as an efficient etiologic test for idiopathic POI patients without FMR1 premutation.
JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Xing-Yu Zhou, Xin Li, Jun Zhang, Ying Li, Xiao-Min Wu, Yi-Zhen Yang, Xiao-Fei Zhang, Lin-Zi Ma, Yu-Dong Liu, Zhe Wang, Shi-Ling Chen
Summary: This study characterized the plasma metabolome in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) using ultrahigh-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) metabolomics. The identified differentially regulated metabolites may contribute to the development of POI and its complications, and some of them have the potential to be diagnostic biomarkers of POI.
JOURNAL OF OVARIAN RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Jing Wang, Wanru Liu, Dehai Yu, Zongxing Yang, Sijie Li, Xiguang Sun
Summary: Premature ovarian failure is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age. Hormone replacement therapy is commonly used to alleviate symptoms, but stem cell transplantation has emerged as a promising research area for restoring ovarian function and fertility in affected patients.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Changhuo Cen, Junhua Chen, Limei Lin, Min Chen, Fangfang Dong, Zhiming Shen, Xiuhong Cui, Xiaohui Hou, Fei Gao
Summary: The Fancb gene plays a crucial role in female germ cell development, and its deletion leads to significant reduction in fertility and infertility. Additionally, the study also found that there is no synergistic effect between Fancb and Fancl genes in regulating germ cell development.
BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chen-Ming Xu, Si-Jia Lu, Song-Chang Chen, Jing-Lan Zhang, Cong-Jian Xu, Yuan Gao, Yi-Ping Shen, Yun-Xia Cao, Ling-Qian Wu, Fan Jin, Ge Lin, Ping Liu, Yi-Min Zhu, Yan-Ting Wu, Dan Zhang, Bill Yee, Vitaly A. Kushnir, Zhi-Hong Yang, Jia-Yin Liu, Zi-Jiang Chen, Alan Thornhill, Angie N. Beltsos, Johan Smitz, John Frattarelli, Alan Handyside, Jie Qiao, He-Feng Huang
Summary: The International Society of Reproductive Genetics (ISRG) formed a workgroup comprised of clinicians, clinical laboratory directors, and scientists to develop guidelines for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). These guidelines incorporate the latest information and clinical insights to provide optimal PGT practice. Recommendations are given to embryologists, medical geneticists, clinical laboratorians, and other healthcare providers to enhance the well-being of patients seeking assisted reproductive treatment and their offspring.
REPRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lihong Pang, Wenhao Yu, Jiale Lv, Yunde Dou, Han Zhao, Shanshan Li, Yuming Guo, Gongbo Chen, Linlin Cui, Jingmei Hu, Yueran Zhao, Qi Zhao, Zi-Jiang Chen
Summary: This study investigates the association between exposure to different air pollutants and ovarian reserve in Shandong Province, China. The findings show a negative association between air pollution and ovarian reserve, particularly during the primary to secondary follicle stage. This association varies among different population sub-groups.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qi Jiang, Ruolan Miao, Yuhuan Wang, Wenqi Wang, Dingying Zhao, Yue Niu, Qiaoqiao Ding, Yan Li, Peter C. K. Leung, Daimin Wei, Zi-Jiang Chen
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and heterogeneous endocrine disorder, which is the main cause of ovulatory obstacle associated with abnormal folliculogenesis. Dysfunction of ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) is recognized as a major factor that underlies abnormal follicle maturation. The expression of angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4) in GCs differs between patients with and without PCOS. In this study, ANGPTL4 was found to be upregulated in patients with PCOS and its overexpression inhibited the proliferation of GCs through the EGFR/JAK1/STAT3-mediated induction of p21, providing a novel epigenetic mechanism for the pathogenesis of PCOS.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Zheng Liu, Yukun Zheng, Bingyu Wang, Jialin Li, Lang Qin, Xiao Li, Xin Liu, Yuehong Bian, Zijiang Chen, Han Zhao, Shigang Zhao
Summary: This study examined the association between sleep quality before embryo transfer and pregnancy outcomes. The results showed that good sleep quality was associated with higher clinical pregnancy and live birth rates. Treating sleep disorders and providing sleep behavior guidance may improve pregnancy outcomes in IVF-ET.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simin Zhao, Chengzi Huang, Yajuan Yang, Weiwei Xu, Yongze Yu, Canxin Wen, Lili Cao, Fei Gao, Yingying Qin, Zi-Jiang Chen, Ting Guo, Shidou Zhao
Summary: When DNA interstrand crosslink lesions occur, a core complex of Fanconi anemia proteins promotes the ubiquitination of FANCD2 and FANCI, which recruit downstream factors to repair the lesion. FANCD2 maintains genome stability through both its ubiquitination-dependent and ubiquitination-independent functions. This study analyzed germ cell development in Fancd2 KO and ubiquitination-deficient mutant mice, and found that the ubiquitination-dependent and ubiquitination-independent functions of FANCD2 were required for different aspects of germ cell development.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jiahui Wang, Wei Zhou, Zhiyi Song, Tianxiang Ni, Qian Zhang, Zi-Jiang Chen, Junhao Yan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and embryo ploidy. The results showed that the rate of embryonic aneuploidy and embryonic mosaic in PCOS women was comparable to non-PCOS women. Therefore, it is suggested that the miscarriage rate arising from abnormal embryonic chromosomes may be similar between PCOS and non-PCOS women.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Chunzi Lyu, Tianxiang Ni, Yaqiu Guo, Tingting Zhou, Zi-Jiang Chen, Junhao Yan, Yan Li
Summary: Insufficient extravillous trophoblast (EVT) invasion is associated with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). This study found that growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) levels were decreased in patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (URPL), which hindered EVT invasion through the suppression of the JAG1/NOTCH3/HES1 pathway. In a mouse model, administration of recombinant GDF15 reversed the reduced GDF15 levels in the placenta and serum and reduced rates of embryonic resorption. These findings suggest that supplementation with GDF15 could be beneficial for early pregnancy maintenance and reducing the risk of early pregnancy loss.
CELL PROLIFERATION
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yiting Zhang, Xiao Fu, Shuli Gao, Shuzhe Gao, Shanshan Gao, Jinlong Ma, Zi-Jiang Chen
Summary: In the past decade, the use of frozen-thawed embryo transfer treatment has significantly increased. Hormone replacement therapy and the natural cycle are two popular methods for preparing the endometrium. While hormone replacement therapy offers convenience for timing coordination, there are potential risks associated with achieving pregnancy without a corpus luteum. Therefore, there is growing interest in expanding the use of natural cycle FET in ovulatory women to address these concerns and improve outcomes.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Biology
Xiaolei Chen, Huangcong Shi, Cheng Li, Wanxia Zhong, Linlin Cui, Wenjun Zhang, Ling Geng, Kuona Hu, Mei Fang, Daimin Wei, Junhao Yan, Yun Sun, Keliang Wu, Han Zhao, Zi-Jiang Chen
SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dan Liang, Aleksei Mikhalchenko, Hong Ma, Nuria Marti Gutierrez, Tailai Chen, Yeonmi Lee, Sang-Wook Park, Rebecca Tippner-Hedges, Amy Koski, Hayley Darby, Ying Li, Crystal Van Dyken, Han Zhao, Keliang Wu, Jingye Zhang, Zhenzhen Hou, Seongjun So, Jongsuk Han, Jumi Park, Chong-Jai Kim, Kai Zong, Jianhui Gong, Yilin Yuan, Ying Gu, Yue Shen, Susan B. Olson, Hui Yang, David Battaglia, Thomas O'Leary, Sacha A. Krieg, David M. Lee, Diana H. Wu, P. Barton Duell, Sanjiv Kaul, Jin-Soo Kim, Stephen B. Heitner, Eunju Kang, Zi-Jiang Chen, Paula Amato, Shoukhrat Mitalipov
Summary: The range of DNA repair in response to double-strand breaks induced in human preimplantation embryos is uncertain due to the complexity of analyzing single- or few-cell samples. Whole genome amplification, which is necessary for sequencing such minute DNA input, can introduce artifacts that restrict genotyping accuracy. This study shows that allelic dropouts occur in over 25% of pre-existing heterozygous loci in control single blastomere samples after whole genome amplification. To overcome these limitations, the authors validate gene editing seen in human embryos by studying embryonic stem cells.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Correction
Cell Biology
Xiaoyu Merlin Zhang, Keliang Wu, Yuxuan Zheng, Han Zhao, Junpeng Gao, Zhenzhen Hou, Meiling Zhang, Jiaoyang Liao, Jingye Zhang, Yuan Gao, Yuanyuan Li, Lin Li, Fuchou Tang, Zi-Jiang Chen, Jinsong Li
Letter
Cell Biology
Yuan Gao, Lizhi Yi, Jianhong Zhan, Lijuan Wang, Xuelong Yao, Junhao Yan, Sijing Jian, Lei Gao, Mamadboqirova Farangez, Ming Gao, Yang Zou, Xuan Gao, Keliang Wu, Jiang Liu, Zi-Jiang Chen
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Chengzi Huang, Simin Zhao, Yajuan Yang, Ting Guo, Hanni Ke, Din Mi, Yingying Qin, Zi-Jiang Chen, Shidou Zhao
Summary: Mutations in TP63 gene impair the TID of TAp63 alpha protein, leading to constitutive activation and oocyte apoptosis, resulting in POI. These findings provide insight into the genetic diagnosis of POI and potential therapeutic targets for preserving female fertility.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Daimin Wei, Yaxin Su, Peter C. K. Leung, Yan Li, Zi-Jiang Chen
Summary: This review summarizes the current knowledge on the pathophysiological roles of BMPs and their underlying molecular mechanisms in regulating human endometrial proliferation and decidualization, aiming to promote the development of innovative strategies for diagnosing, treating, and preventing infertility and adverse pregnancy complications associated with dysregulated human endometrial remodeling.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Na Chen, Jingyu Li, Yexing Li, Yiyuan Zhang, Jiarong Li, Jie Gao, Jingmei Hu, Linlin Cui, Zi-Jiang Chen
Summary: This study explores the risk factors for monozygotic twinning in offspring conceived by assisted reproductive technology (ART). The factors influencing MZ twinning include parental ages, the transfer of fresh versus frozen embryos, and the grade of blastocysts.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN
(2023)