51
|
Sheeran C, Nicolopoulos J. Pregnancy outcomes of two patients exposed to ustekinumab in the first trimester. Australas J Dermatol 2014; 55:235-6. [DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Claire Sheeran
- Dermatology Department; Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne Victoria Australia
| | | |
Collapse
|
52
|
|
53
|
What exactly do we mean by ‘recurrent implantation failure’? A systematic review and opinion. Reprod Biomed Online 2014; 28:409-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2013.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Revised: 12/12/2013] [Accepted: 12/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
|
54
|
Evans J, Salamonsen LA. Decidualized human endometrial stromal cells are sensors of hormone withdrawal in the menstrual inflammatory cascade. Biol Reprod 2014; 90:14. [PMID: 24227758 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.113.108175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Menstruation is a complex process dependent on premenstrual release of inflammatory mediators and proteolytic enzymes from endometrial cells. Endometrial leukocytes are traditionally considered to be the major source of the inflammatory factors. However, evidence is emerging to suggest a role for decidualized endometrial stromal cells in the premenstrual inflammatory cascade. We sought to determine if withdrawal of hormone support (estrogen and progesterone) from decidualized endometrial stromal cells, in a model mimicking the precise timing leading to menstruation, activated inflammatory signaling pathways and downstream release of inflammatory mediators. Human endometrial stromal cells decidualized gradually over 12 days of estradiol and progestin treatment as evidenced by an increase in prolactin secretion. Withdrawal of hormone support from decidualized stromal cells resulted in a decrease in cytoplasmic IkappaB and a progressive increase in nuclear accumulation of NF-kappaB, as demonstrated by Western immunoblot and immunocytochemical analyses. Concomitant with nuclear translocation of NF-kappaB, hormone withdrawal led to production of a host of inflammatory mediators by the decidualized stromal cells, including IFN-alpha, IL-6, CCL11, GM-CSF, CCL2, IL1-RA, CXCL10, CXCL8, IL-12, IL-15, VEGF, and CCL5. Elevation of inflammatory mediators was not observed, however, upon hormone withdrawal in cells treated with the NF-kappaB inhibitor BAY 11-7085. Decidualized stromal cells are likely highly sensitive sensors of changing hormone levels. This provides a mechanism by which decidualized stromal cells may recruit inflammatory leukocytes into the premenstrual endometrium and contribute to the intense inflammation underlying this unique physiological process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jemma Evans
- Prince Henry's Institute, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
| | | |
Collapse
|
55
|
Chaouat G. Inflammation, NK cells and implantation: friend and foe (the good, the bad and the ugly?): replacing placental viviparity in an evolutionary perspective. J Reprod Immunol 2013; 97:2-13. [PMID: 23347505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2012.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Revised: 09/25/2012] [Accepted: 10/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
This review summarises an invited talk presented at the 2012 ESRI/ASRI meeting in Hamburg, concerning current views of inflammation in pregnancy, which is timely given that the effects of a local injury in the uterus acts to favour implantation. Recalling that inflammation can be good (it is useful and necessary for implantation), bad (in implantation failure, RSA) and ugly (at the extreme, endometriosis is associated with pain and infertility) leads to consideration of its status in pregnancy. Its role in implantation and the fact that pregnancy maintains some aspects of inflammation throughout, leads to revision of not only concepts of immunosuppression and the Th1/Th2 paradigm, but also the feto-maternal relationship as seen since Medawar's hypotheses were advanced. This is examined from an evolutionary perspective, which should lead to further review of our perception of uterine NK cells, and the emergence of Treg cells to control some aspects of adaptive immunity, which appeared long after placentation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gérard Chaouat
- U 976 INSERM, Pavillon Equerre Bazin, Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, France.
| |
Collapse
|
56
|
The clinical relevance of luteal phase deficiency: a committee opinion. Fertil Steril 2012; 98:1112-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
|
57
|
The observer and cycle-to-cycle variability in the measurement of uterine natural killer cells by immunohistochemistry. J Reprod Immunol 2012; 95:93-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2012.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2012] [Revised: 05/16/2012] [Accepted: 05/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
|
58
|
Humaidan P, Van Vaerenbergh I, Bourgain C, Alsbjerg B, Blockeel C, Schuit F, Van Lommel L, Devroey P, Fatemi H. Endometrial gene expression in the early luteal phase is impacted by mode of triggering final oocyte maturation in recFSH stimulated and GnRH antagonist co-treated IVF cycles. Hum Reprod 2012; 27:3259-72. [PMID: 22930004 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/des279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
STUDY QUESTION Do differences in endometrial gene expression exist after ovarian stimulation with four different regimens of triggering final oocyte maturation and luteal phase support in the same patient? SUMMARY ANSWER Significant differences in the expression of genes involved in receptivity and early implantation were seen between the four protocols. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY GnRH agonist triggering is an alternative to hCG triggering in GnRH antagonist co-treated cycles, resulting in an elimination of early ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Whereas previous studies have revealed a low ongoing clinical pregnancy rate after GnRH agonist trigger due to a high early pregnancy loss rate, despite supplementation with the standard luteal phase support, more recent studies, employing a 'modified' luteal phase support including a bolus of 1500 IU hCG on the day of oocyte aspiration, have reported ongoing pregnancy rates similar to those seen after hCG triggering. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE DURATION A prospective randomized study was performed in four oocyte donors recruited from an oocyte donation program during the period 2010-2011. PARTICIPANTS, MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Four oocyte donors in a university IVF center each prospectively underwent four consecutive stimulation protocols, with different modes of triggering final oocyte maturation and a different luteal phase support, followed by endometrial biopsy on Day 5 after oocyte retrieval. The following protocols were used: (A) 10 000 IU hCG and standard luteal phase support, (B) GnRH agonist (triptorelin 0.2 mg), followed by 1500 IU hCG 35 h after triggering final oocyte maturation, and standard luteal phase support, (C) GnRH agonist (triptorelin 0.2 mg) and standard luteal phase support and (D) GnRH agonist (triptorelin 0.2 mg) without luteal phase support. Microarray data analysis was performed with GeneSpring GX 11.5 (RMA algorithm). Pathway and network analysis was performed with the gene ontology software Ingenuity Pathways Analysis (Ingenuity® Systems, www.ingenuity.com, Redwood City, CA, USA). Samples were grouped and background intensity values were removed (cutoff at the lowest 20th percentile). A one-way ANOVA test (P< 0.05) was performed with Benjamini-Hochberg multiple testing correction. MAIN RESULTS Significant differences were seen in endometrial gene expression, related to the type of ovulation trigger and luteal phase support. However, the endometrial gene expression after the GnRH agonist trigger and a modified luteal phase support (B) was similar to the pattern seen after the hCG trigger (A). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION The study was performed in four oocyte donors only; however, it is a strength of the study that the same donor underwent four consecutive stimulation protocols within 1 year to avoid inter-individual variations. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS These endometrial gene-expression findings support the clinical reports of a non-significant difference in live birth rates between the GnRH agonist trigger and the hCG trigger, when the GnRH agonist trigger is followed by a bolus of 1500 IU hCG at 35 h post trigger in addition to the standard luteal phase support. STUDY FUNDING/ COMPETING INTERESTS This study was supported by an un-restricted research grant by MSD Belgium. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER EudraCT number 2009-009429-26, protocol number 997 (P06034).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Humaidan
- The Fertility Clinic, Department D, Odense University Hospital, OHU, Entrance 55, Odense C 5000, Denmark.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
59
|
Mariee NG, Tuckerman E, Laird S, Li TC. The correlation of autoantibodies and uNK cells in women with reproductive failure. J Reprod Immunol 2012; 95:59-66. [PMID: 22884101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2012.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Revised: 04/16/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
There is conflicting evidence on the role of autoimmune disorders in reproductive failure, including recurrent miscarriage (RM) and recurrent implantation failure (RIF), after in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Several commonly studied autoimmune markers in women with reproductive failure include antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs), thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPA) and uterine natural killer (uNK) cells. However, there have not been any studies that have examined the correlation of these markers in women with reproductive failure. To determine if women who tested positive for autoantibodies (APA and thyroid peroxidase antibodies) have significantly higher uNK cell numbers than women who tested negative for these antibodies, the percentage of stromal cells that stained positive for CD56 was identified by immunocytochemistry in endometrial biopsies from 42 women with unexplained RM (29 women tested negative for autoantibodies and 13 women tested positive for autoantibodies) and 40 women with unexplained RIF (30 women tested negative for autoantibodies and 10 women tested positive for autoantibodies). Biopsies were obtained on days LH+7 to LH+9. There was no significant difference in uNK cell numbers between women with unexplained RM who tested negative and those who tested positive for autoantibodies. Similarly, there was no significant difference in uNK cell numbers between women with unexplained RIF who tested negative and those who tested positive for autoantibodies. In women with reproductive failure the presence of autoantibodies does not appear to affect the numbers of uNK cells in the endometrium around the time of implantation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- N G Mariee
- Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2SF, UK.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
60
|
Kwak-Kim J, Han AR, Gilman-Sachs A, Fishel S, Leong M, Shoham Z. Current Trends of Reproductive Immunology Practices inIn Vitrofertilization (IVF) - A First World Survey Using IVF-Worldwide.com. Am J Reprod Immunol 2012; 69:12-20. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2012.01183.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2012] [Accepted: 07/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
| | - Ae Ra Han
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Reproductive Medicine; The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; Vernon Hills; IL; USA
| | - Alice Gilman-Sachs
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology; The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; North Chicago; IL; USA
| | | | - Milton Leong
- IVF Centre; The Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital; Happy Valley; Hong Kong
| | - Zeev Shoham
- The Reproductive Medicine Unit; Kaplan Medical Center; Hebrew University; Hadassah Medical School; Rehovot; Israel
| |
Collapse
|
61
|
Boomsma CM, Keay SD, Macklon NS. Peri-implantation glucocorticoid administration for assisted reproductive technology cycles. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012:CD005996. [PMID: 22696356 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005996.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In order to improve embryo implantation for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles the use of glucocorticoids has been advocated. It has been proposed that glucocorticoids may improve the intrauterine environment by acting as immunomodulators to reduce the uterine natural killer (NK) cell count and normalise the cytokine expression profile in the endometrium and by suppression of endometrial inflammation. OBJECTIVES To investigate whether the administration of glucocorticoids around the time of implantation improved clinical outcomes in subfertile women undergoing IVF or ICSI when compared to no glucocorticoid administration. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group Trials Register (September 2011), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (September 2011), MEDLINE (1966 to September 2011), EMBASE (1976 to September 2011), CINAHL (1982 to September 2011) and Science Direct (1966 to September 2011) were searched. Reference lists of relevant articles and relevant conference proceedings were handsearched. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) addressing the research question were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed eligibility and quality of trials and extracted relevant data. MAIN RESULTS Fourteen studies (involving 1879 couples) were included. Three studies reported live birth rate and these did not identify a significant difference after pooling the (preliminary) results (OR 1.21, 95% CI 0.67 to 2.19). With regard to pregnancy rates, there was also no evidence that glucocorticoids improved clinical outcome (13 RCTs; OR 1.16, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.44). However, a subgroup analysis of 650 women undergoing IVF (6 RCTs) revealed a significantly higher pregnancy rate for women using glucocorticoids (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.05 to 2.13). There were no significant differences in adverse events, but these were poorly and inconsistently reported. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Overall, there was no clear evidence that administration of peri-implantation glucocorticoids in ART cycles significantly improved the clinical outcome. The use of glucocorticoids in a subgroup of women undergoing IVF (rather than ICSI) was associated with an improvement in pregnancy rates of borderline statistical significance and should be interpreted with care. These findings were limited to the routine use of glucocorticoids and cannot be extrapolated to women with autoantibodies, unexplained infertility or recurrent implantation failure. Further well designed randomised studies are required to elucidate the possible role of this therapy in well defined patient groups.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carolien M Boomsma
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. 2Centre for Reproductive Medicine, UHCWNHS Trust, Coventry, UK.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
62
|
Li J, McCormick J, Bocking A, Reid G. Importance of Vaginal Microbes in Reproductive Health. Reprod Sci 2012; 19:235-42. [DOI: 10.1177/1933719111418379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Jingru Li
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
| | - John McCormick
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
| | - Alan Bocking
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto and Mt. Sinai Hospital, University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| | - Gregor Reid
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
63
|
Benschop L, Seshadri S, Toulis KA, Vincent K, Child T, Granne IE, Goulis DG. Immune therapies for women with history of failed implantation undergoing IVF treatment. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Laura Benschop
- University of Amsterdam; Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Academic Medical Centre; Amsterdam Netherlands
| | | | - Konstantinos A Toulis
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Unit of Reproductive Endocrinology; Antheon 2, Agios Pavlos Thessaloniki Greece 55438
| | - Katy Vincent
- John Radcliffe Hospital; Nuffield Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Headley Way Oxford UK OX39DU
| | - Timothy Child
- John Radcliffe Hospital; Nuffield Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Headley Way Oxford UK OX39DU
| | - Ingrid E Granne
- John Radcliffe Hospital; Nuffield Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Headley Way Oxford UK OX39DU
| | - Dimitri G Goulis
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Unit of Reproductive Endocrinology; Antheon 2, Agios Pavlos Thessaloniki Greece 55438
| |
Collapse
|
64
|
Tehraninejad ES, Tanha FD, Ghajarzadeh M, Zandieh Z, Aziminekoo E, Zanjani HR. Stimulation of the endometrium with high-grade blastocyst culture supernatant (SEHB) can improve pregnancy outcome for couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI): a randomized clinical trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011; 285:1167-71. [PMID: 22101499 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-011-2143-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2011] [Accepted: 11/07/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the impact of stimulating the endometrium with high-grade blastocyst culture supernatant (SEHB) perfusion before blastocyst transfer (BT) on implantation rate, pregnancy rate, and pregnancy outcome in ICSI cycles. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-four infertile couples who were referred to the Valiasr department of Imam Hospital complex between January 2010 and March 2011 enrolled in this randomized clinical trial. They were randomly divided into only BT or SEHB groups. Implantation rates, pregnancy rates, abortion, preterm and term delivery rates were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Implantation rates and pregnancy rates did not differ significantly between the two groups. The abortion rate was significantly higher in the BT only group while term delivery was significantly higher in SEHB group. Odds ratios of term delivery and abortion were 4.5 (p = 0.001) and 0.3 (p = 0.04), respectively. CONCLUSION The SEHB application may improve pregnancy outcome in infertile couples who are candidates for the ICSI reproductive method.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ensieh Shahrokhe Tehraninejad
- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
65
|
Szereday L, Miko E, Meggyes M, Barakonyi A, Farkas B, Varnagy A, Bodis J, Lynch L, O'Farrelly C, Szekeres-Bartho J. Commitment of decidual haematopoietic progenitor cells in first trimester pregnancy. Am J Reprod Immunol 2011; 67:9-16. [PMID: 21682790 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2011.01029.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM The aim of this study was to investigate the phenotype and commitment of decidual haematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) in healthy pregnant women and in women with early miscarriage. METHOD OF STUDY Peripheral blood and decidual tissue from healthy and pathological pregnant women were examined for HPCs and lymphoid progenitors using flow cytometric analysis. RESULTS Compared with peripheral blood, we found a significant increase in decidual HPCs in both healthy pregnant women and women with spontaneous abortion. T/NK, natural killer (NK), gamma-delta and NKT cell progenitors were identified in all peripheral blood and decidual samples. In pathologic pregnant women, the ratios of decidual T/NK and NK cell progenitors were significantly increased compared with healthy pregnant controls. CONCLUSION We demonstrated decidual cells with haematopoietic progenitor cell phenotype in human decidua. Increased levels of NK progenitors in the decidua of women with early spontaneous abortion suggest a dysregulation of this pathway that may contribute to pregnancy failure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laszlo Szereday
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Pecs, Medical School, Hungary.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
66
|
Makrigiannakis A, Petsas G, Toth B, Relakis K, Jeschke U. Recent advances in understanding immunology of reproductive failure. J Reprod Immunol 2011; 90:96-104. [PMID: 21683452 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2011.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2010] [Revised: 02/25/2011] [Accepted: 03/02/2011] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Aspects of the immunological relationship between mother and conceptus still remain a mystery, although the recent advances in molecular biology have enlightened some of the parameters that participate in fetomaternal cross-talk during implantation. The atypical expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC), the specific role of some hormones and cytokines, as well as the temporal and spatial distributions of uterine natural killer cells, represent substantive parameters of fetomaternal immunotolerance during implantation. Although human maternal and fetal immunology is difficult to investigate, aberrant immune responses and an imbalanced cytokine network may be related to infertility, implantation failures after IVF and recurrent pregnancy losses. In this review, immunological and interacting factors involved in human reproductive failure are summarized and critically evaluated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Antonis Makrigiannakis
- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
67
|
Tang AW, Alfirevic Z, Quenby S. Natural killer cells and pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent miscarriage and infertility: a systematic review. Hum Reprod 2011; 26:1971-80. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/der164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
|
68
|
Lédée N, Petitbarat M, Rahmati M, Dubanchet S, Chaouat G, Sandra O, Perrier-d’Hauterive S, Munaut C, Foidart J. New pre-conception immune biomarkers for clinical practice: interleukin-18, interleukin-15 and TWEAK on the endometrial side, G-CSF on the follicular side. J Reprod Immunol 2011; 88:118-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2011.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Revised: 01/13/2011] [Accepted: 01/16/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
69
|
Petitbarat M, Rahmati M, Sérazin V, Dubanchet S, Morvan C, Wainer R, de Mazancourt P, Chaouat G, Foidart JM, Munaut C, Lédée N. TWEAK appears as a modulator of endometrial IL-18 related cytotoxic activity of uterine natural killers. PLoS One 2011; 6:e14497. [PMID: 21249128 PMCID: PMC3017546 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2010] [Accepted: 11/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background TWEAK (Tumor necrosis factor like WEAK inducer of apoptosis) is highly expressed by different immune cells and triggers multiple cellular responses, including control of angiogenesis. Our objective was to investigate its role in the human endometrium during the implantation window, using an ex-vivo endometrial microhistoculture model. Indeed, previous results suggested that basic TWEAK expression influences the IL-18 related uNK recruitment and local cytotoxicity. Methodology/Principal Findings Endometrial biopsies were performed 7 to 9 days after the ovulation surge of women in monitored natural cycles. Biopsies were cut in micro-pieces and cultured on collagen sponge with appropriate medium. Morphology, functionality and cell death were analysed at different time of the culture. We used this ex vivo model to study mRNA expressions of NKp46 (a uNK cytotoxic receptor) and TGF-beta1 (protein which regulates uNK cytokine production) after adjunction of excess of recombinant IL-18 and either recombinant TWEAK or its antibody. NKp46 protein expression was also detailed by immunohistochemistry in selected patients with high basic mRNA level of IL-18 and either low or high mRNA level of TWEAK. The NKp46 immunostaining was stronger in patients with an IL-18 over-expression and a low TWEAK expression, when compared with patients with both IL-18 and TWEAK high expressions. We did not observe any difference for TWEAK expression when recombinant protein IL-18 or its antibody was added, or conversely, for IL-18 expression when TWEAK or its antibody was added in the culture medium. In a pro-inflammatory environment (obtained by an excess of IL-18), inhibition of TWEAK was able to increase significantly NKp46 and TGF-beta1 mRNA expressions. Conclusions/Significance TWEAK doesn't act on IL-18 expression but seems to control IL-18 related cytotoxicity on uNK cells when IL-18 is over-expressed. Thus, TWEAK appears as a crucial physiological modulator to prevent endometrial uNK cytotoxicity in human.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marie Petitbarat
- INSERM, U782, Implantation et Dialogue Materno-Fœtal, University Paris-Sud, UMR-S0782, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
| | - Mona Rahmati
- INSERM, U782, Implantation et Dialogue Materno-Fœtal, University Paris-Sud, UMR-S0782, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
| | - Valérie Sérazin
- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Biology, EA 2493, CHI Poissy/St Germain en Laye, University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Poissy, France
| | - Sylvie Dubanchet
- INSERM, U782, Implantation et Dialogue Materno-Fœtal, University Paris-Sud, UMR-S0782, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
| | - Corinne Morvan
- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Biology, EA 2493, CHI Poissy/St Germain en Laye, University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Poissy, France
| | - Robert Wainer
- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Biology, EA 2493, CHI Poissy/St Germain en Laye, University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Poissy, France
| | - Philippe de Mazancourt
- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Biology, EA 2493, CHI Poissy/St Germain en Laye, University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Poissy, France
| | - Gérard Chaouat
- INSERM, U782, Implantation et Dialogue Materno-Fœtal, University Paris-Sud, UMR-S0782, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
| | - Jean-Michel Foidart
- Laboratory of Tumor and Development Biology, CHU Sart Tilman, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
| | - Carine Munaut
- Laboratory of Tumor and Development Biology, CHU Sart Tilman, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
| | - Nathalie Lédée
- INSERM, U782, Implantation et Dialogue Materno-Fœtal, University Paris-Sud, UMR-S0782, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
- * E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
70
|
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Embryonic implantation is a complex interaction between the embryo and the endometrium. Despite great investigative effort this process is still obscure. Contrary to the great advancement in patient care, follicular recruitment, oocyte quality and aspiration, embryo quality, culture and cryopreservation, our understanding of the implantation process did not enhance as much, and the tools to intervene within this process are limited. The implantation of the transferred embryos still remains the major limiting factor in IVF. Here we will review the current literature on the maternal (uterine, hematologic, immunologic and others) and embryonic factors that are associated with repeated implantation failure (RIF) and describe the various therapeutic approaches to cope with them. In addition, we will present our conclusive recommendations on how to investigate and manage RIF based on the literature and our own experience.
Collapse
|
71
|
Tuckerman E, Mariee N, Prakash A, Li TC, Laird S. Uterine natural killer cells in peri-implantation endometrium from women with repeated implantation failure after IVF. J Reprod Immunol 2010; 87:60-6. [PMID: 20800899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2010] [Revised: 07/08/2010] [Accepted: 07/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Several studies have suggested that endometrial uNK (CD56+) cells may play a role in implantation. The aim of this study was to investigate the number of CD56+, CD16+ and CD69+ cells in the unstimulated endometrium of women with recurrent implantation failure after IVF. The percentage of stromal cells positive for CD56, CD16 and CD69 was identified by immunocytochemistry in endometrial biopsies from 15 normal control women and 40 women with recurrent implantation failure. All biopsies were obtained on days LH+7 to LH+9. The density of CD56+ cells in endometrium from women with repeated implantation failure after IVF [median (range) CD56+ cell density=14.5% (1.5-71.4%)] was significantly higher (P=0.005) than in endometrium from control women [5% (2.1-19.2%)]. There was no significant difference in the densities of CD16+ and CD69+ cells in the endometrium from women in the two groups. The increased density of CD56+ cells in the endometrium of women with recurrent implantation failure suggests that these cells are directly involved in the implantation process; alternatively this may indicate a general endometrial defect in these women, which leads to the inability of the embryo to implant.
Collapse
MESH Headings
- Antigens, CD/analysis
- Antigens, CD/immunology
- Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte/analysis
- Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte/immunology
- CD56 Antigen/analysis
- CD56 Antigen/immunology
- Embryo Implantation
- Embryo Loss/immunology
- Endometrium/immunology
- Endometrium/pathology
- Female
- Fertilization in Vitro
- Fluorescent Antibody Technique
- Humans
- Killer Cells, Natural/immunology
- Lectins, C-Type/analysis
- Lectins, C-Type/immunology
- Pregnancy/immunology
- Receptors, IgG/analysis
- Receptors, IgG/immunology
- Stromal Cells/immunology
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elizabeth Tuckerman
- Biomedical Research Unit, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield S10 2SF, UK
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
72
|
Tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK)/fibroblast growth factor inducible-14 might regulate the effects of interleukin 18 and 15 in the human endometrium. Fertil Steril 2010; 94:1141-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.10.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2009] [Revised: 10/22/2009] [Accepted: 10/26/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
|
73
|
Is bacterial vaginosis associated with a pro-inflammatory cytokine profile in endometrial secretions of women undergoing IVF? Reprod Biomed Online 2010; 21:133-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2010.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2009] [Revised: 12/10/2009] [Accepted: 02/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
74
|
Abstract
Defective reaction toward fetal alloantigens could result in both recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSAs) and recurrent early pregnancy failures (REPFs), the latter existing in couples with unexplained infertility and multiple failures of implantation after in vitro fertilization embryo transfer. Immunological mechanisms leading to RSA and REPF seem to be different, although both syndromes probably have a genetic background that has not been identified so far. Despite the fact that antiphospholipid syndrome is a well-established cause of repeated pregnancy loss, the role of different autoantibodies existing in RSA and REPF patients needs to be elucidated. Immunotherapy is believed to correct the detrimental immune reactions; however, its real effectiveness and safety for the treatment of distinct forms of pregnancy loss need to be reconsidered.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jacek R Wilczynski
- Polish Mother's Health Center Research Institute, Department of Gynecological Surgery, 281/289 Rzgowska Street, 93-338 Lódz, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
75
|
Kwak-Kim J, Park JC, Ahn HK, Kim JW, Gilman-Sachs A. Immunological Modes of Pregnancy Loss. Am J Reprod Immunol 2010; 63:611-23. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2010.00847.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
|
76
|
Yang KM, Ntrivalas E, Cho HJ, Kim NY, Beaman K, Gilman-Sachs A, Kwak-Kim J. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Women with Multiple Implantation Failures and Recurrent Pregnancy Losses have Increased Peripheral Blood T Cell Activation. Am J Reprod Immunol 2010; 63:370-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2010.00811.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
|
77
|
Reduced percentage of natural killer cells associated with impaired cytokine network in the secretory endometrium of infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril 2010; 94:2222-7, 2227.e1-3. [PMID: 20236632 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.01.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2009] [Revised: 01/16/2010] [Accepted: 01/19/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate lymphocyte subset distribution in the secretory endometrium from infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and the expression of the cytokines known to play a role in determining the endometrial lymphocyte pattern. DESIGN Experimental clinical study. SETTING Outpatient clinic in a university hospital. PATIENT(S) Twenty-eight patients with PCOS (PCOS group) and 6 fertile patients (control group). INTERVENTION(S) On days 22-26 of a spontaneous cycle, subjects underwent endometrial biopsies. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURE(S) In 19 of 28 patients with PCOS and 6 controls with a late secretory endometrium, the percentage and phenotype of lymphocyte subsets were analyzed by flow cytometry. In the late secretory endometrium of 11 patients with PCOS and 3 controls, the expression of interleukins 15 and 18 and of chemokine ligand 10 was also analysed by polymerase chain reaction. RESULT(S) In patients with PCOS the percentage of CD56+/CD16- and of CD56bright/CD16- cells was significantly lower (median [confidence interval]: 38% [31%-52.7%] vs. 63.7% [57.7%-69%] and 17.4% [8%-41.6%] vs. 52% [43%-60%], respectively), whereas the percentage of CD3+ was significantly higher (45% [33.3%-64%] vs. 26.1% [21%-32%]) as compared with controls. Accordingly, polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed a significantly lower expression of interleukins 15 and 18 and of chemokine ligand 10 in patients with PCOS than in controls. CONCLUSION(S) Results demonstrated an abnormal percentage of endometrial lymphocyte subsets, associated with an impaired cytokine network in patients with PCOS. This could explain the poor reproductive potential in these patients.
Collapse
|
78
|
Chaouat G, Petitbarat M, Bulla R, Dubanchet S, Valdivia K, Ledée N, Steffen T, Jensenius JC, Tedesco F. Early regulators in abortion and implications for a preeclampsia model. J Reprod Immunol 2009; 82:131-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2009.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Revised: 07/28/2009] [Accepted: 08/26/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
79
|
Boomsma CM, Kavelaars A, Eijkemans MJC, Amarouchi K, Teklenburg G, Gutknecht D, Fauser BJCM, Heijnen CJ, Macklon NS. Cytokine profiling in endometrial secretions: a non-invasive window on endometrial receptivity. Reprod Biomed Online 2009; 18:85-94. [DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60429-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
|
80
|
Rigourd V, Chauvet C, Chelbi ST, Rebourcet R, Mondon F, Letourneur F, Mignot TM, Barbaux S, Vaiman D. STOX1 overexpression in choriocarcinoma cells mimics transcriptional alterations observed in preeclamptic placentas. PLoS One 2008; 3:e3905. [PMID: 19079545 PMCID: PMC2592700 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0003905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2008] [Accepted: 11/15/2008] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mutations in STOX1 were proposed to be causal for predisposing to preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder originating from placental defects, affecting up to 10% of human pregnancies. However, after the first study published in 2005 three other groups have dismissed the polymorphism described in the first paper as a causal mutation. METHODOLOGY AND PRINCIPAL FINDINGS In the present study, we have produced a choriocarcinoma cell line overexpressing STOX1. This overexpression results in transcriptional modification of 12.5% of the genes, some of them being direct targets as shown by chromatin immunoprecipitation. STOX1 overexpression correlates strongly and specifically with transcriptomic alterations in preeclamptic placentas (r = 0.30, p = 9.10(-7)). Numerous known key modulators of preeclampsia (such as Endoglin, Syncytin, human chorionic gonadotrophin -hCG-, and Glial Cell Missing Homolog -GCM1-) were modified in these transformed choriocarcinoma cells. CONCLUSIONS Our results contribute to reconcile contradictory data concerning the involvement of STOX1 in preeclampsia. In addition, they strongly suggest that anomalies in STOX1 expression are associated with the onset of preeclampsia, thus indicating that this gene should be the target of future studies. Our cellular model could constitute an invaluable resource for studying specific aspects of this human disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Virginie Rigourd
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
| | - Caroline Chauvet
- Inserm UMR-S747, Université Paris Descartes, Centre Universitaire des Saints Pères 45, Paris, France
| | - Sonia T. Chelbi
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
| | - Régis Rebourcet
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
| | - Françoise Mondon
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
| | - Franck Letourneur
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
- Plate-forme Génomique, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
| | - Thérèse-Marie Mignot
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
| | - Sandrine Barbaux
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
| | - Daniel Vaiman
- Equipe 21, Institut Cochin, Université Paris Descartes, CNRS (UMR 8104), Paris, France
- Inserm, U567, Paris, France
- * E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
81
|
Galazka K, Pitynski K, Skret-Magierlo J, Mach P, Knafel A, Sikora J, Niemiec T, Dobrogowski J, Basta A, Wicherek L. The increase in metallothionein and ectopic decidual immunoreactivity with respect to the progression of labor at term and the lack of analogical changes in placental abruption. Am J Reprod Immunol 2008; 60:204-13. [PMID: 18782281 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2008.00615.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM The coexistence of immune and decidual cells is related to the development of a resistance to immune-mediated apoptosis in both ectopic and eutopic decidua. This unique feature of endometrial cells seems to be linked with the expression of metallothionein (MT), an inhibitor of apoptosis. METHOD OF STUDY The MT immunoreactivity level was assessed in 82 eutopic (CC) and ectopic (cesarean scar deciduosis - CSD) decidual tissue samples obtained from patients during cesarean sections at term and from patients on whom cesarean sections were performed on account of placental abruption (PA). RESULT Statistically, significantly higher levels of MT immunoreactivity were found in eutopic and ectopic decidua sampled during cesarean sections performed on patients with advanced labor when compared to the levels found in tissues sampled during cesarean sections on patients without labor. No differences were observed in the MT immunoreactivity levels in decidual tissue samples derived from patients who had undergone cesarean sections on account of PA with respect to the progression of labor at the time of the surgical procedure. Statistically, the decidual MT immunoreactivity levels were significantly higher in the PA than the CC subgroups and in the PA than the CSD subgroups correlating with the stage of labor. CONCLUSION MT in decidual cells seems to be responsible for the proper coexistence between decidual cells and activated immune cells that infiltrate both eutopic and ectopic decidua during cesarean section and PA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Krystyna Galazka
- Department of Pathomorphology of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
82
|
The role of decidual natural killer cells in normal placentation and in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2008; 30:467-476. [PMID: 18611298 DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)32862-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
Adequate invasion of the human placenta during the first weeks of pregnancy is a critical step in ensuring both fetal and maternal health. A rapidly expanding body of evidence suggests that decidual natural killer (dNK) cells, a distinct population of CD56brightCD16- lymphocytes, are key regulators of this complex process. Experiments using murine models and in vitro evidence using human tissue cultures suggest that dNK cells modulate extravillous trophoblast (EVT) invasion and remodelling of maternal spiral arteries via both contact-dependent and contact-independent mechanisms. In addition, the differential expression of surface receptors by dNK cells may have a role in determining reproductive success through modulation of the maternal immune system at the time of implantation and placentation. The roles of cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors secreted by dNK cells and their influence on EVT migration, invasion, and pseudovasculogenesis are of particular interest. We reviewed the available experimental evidence related to the functional relationships between dNK cells and trophoblasts at the time of placentation to elucidate potential clinical correlations with human pathologies, including preeclampsia, recurrent pregnancy loss, IVF failure, and placenta accreta.
Collapse
|
83
|
Does glucocorticoid therapy in the peri-implantation period have an impact on IVF outcomes? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2008; 20:249-56. [DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e3282f8aff5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
84
|
Wicherek L. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Alterations in RCAS1 Serum Concentration Levels During the Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Lack of Analogical Changes in Ovarian Endometriosis. Am J Reprod Immunol 2008; 59:535-44. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2008.00584.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
|
85
|
Mas AE, Petitbarat M, Dubanchet S, Fay S, Ledée N, Chaouat G. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Immune Regulation at the Interface During Early Steps of Murine Implantation: Involvement of Two New Cytokines of the IL-12 Family (IL-23 and IL-27) and of TWEAK. Am J Reprod Immunol 2008; 59:323-38. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2007.00567.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
|
86
|
Liu Y, Lee KF, Ng EHY, Yeung WSB, Ho PC. Gene expression profiling of human peri-implantation endometria between natural and stimulated cycles. Fertil Steril 2008; 90:2152-64. [PMID: 18191855 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2007] [Revised: 10/03/2007] [Accepted: 10/03/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of high serum E(2) levels in gonadotropin-stimulated cycles (hCG+7) on the gene expression patterns of human endometrium compared with natural cycles on the seventh day of LH surge (LH+7) and elucidate the underlying molecular changes that may be related to endometrial receptivity. DESIGN Observational study. SETTING University Hospital. PATIENTS(S) Infertile patients with normal menstrual cycles undergoing IVF treatment. INTERVENTION(S) Gonadotropin stimulation and endometrial biopsy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Gene expression by microarray and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). RESULT(S) Endometrial samples from natural (n = 5) and stimulated (n = 8) cycles were collected. Patients in the stimulated cycles were classified as moderate (n = 4) or excessive (n = 4) responders if their serum E(2) levels on the day of administration of hCG were <or=20,000 pmol/L or >20,000 pmol/L, respectively. The RNA transcripts were profiled by Affymetrix HG-U133A microarray. Clustering and principal component analysis demonstrated a significant difference (>or=2-fold) in the expression patterns of 411 genes among the three groups. Putative estrogen response elements or progesterone response elements were identified in the promoter regions of 49 differentially expressed genes of diverse biologic functions. The qPCR confirmed the microarray result in 47 endometrial samples. CONCLUSION(S) High serum E(2) and/or progesterone modulate the gene expression profiles of human endometrium and may affect endometrial receptivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yunao Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
87
|
Vialard F, Molina Gomes D, Hammoud I, Bergere M, Wainer R, Bailly M, Lombroso R, Selva J. Stability of aneuploidy rate in polar bodies in two cohorts from the same patient. Reprod Biomed Online 2008; 17:213-9. [DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60197-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
|
88
|
Impact of ovarian stimulation on mid-luteal endometrial tissue and secretion markers of receptivity. Reprod Biomed Online 2008; 17:553-63. [DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60244-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
89
|
|
90
|
Lédée N, Chaouat G, Serazin V, Lombroso R, Dubanchet S, Oger P, Louafi N, Ville Y. Endometrial vascularity by three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound and cytokines: a complementary approach to assess uterine receptivity. J Reprod Immunol 2008; 77:57-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2007.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2006] [Revised: 05/28/2007] [Accepted: 07/19/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
|
91
|
Endometrial telomerase shows specific expression patterns in different types of reproductive failure. Reprod Biomed Online 2008; 17:416-24. [DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60227-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
92
|
Ostojić S, Volk M, Medica I, Kapović M, Meden-Vrtovec H, Peterlin B. Polymorphisms in the interleukin-12/18 genes and recurrent spontaneous abortion. Am J Reprod Immunol 2007; 58:403-8. [PMID: 17922692 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2007.00501.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM Interleukin (IL) IL-12/IL-18 are involved in uterine NK cells control of uterine vascular development. Polymorphisms in the IL-12/IL-18 genes could modify the cytokine balance, which might result in an increased susceptibility to recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). METHOD OF STUDY A case-control study was conducted to determine the association between the IL12 (I/D) and IL18 (-607C>A, -137G>C) gene polymorphisms and the risk of RSA in 125 women with RSA and in 136 controls. RESULTS The frequencies of DD, ID, II for IL-12 were, 25.6%, 52.8% and 21.6% respectively, in patients versus 21.3%, 51.5% and 27.2% respectively in controls; the frequencies of CC, CA, AA genotypes for IL-18 (-607) were, 34.4%, 54.4% and 11.2% respectively in patients versus 30.1%, 58.1% and 11.8% respectively in controls; the frequencies of GG, GC, CC genotypes for IL-18(-137) were 47.2%, 43.2% and 9.6% respectively in patients and 45.6%, 46.3% and 8.1% respectively in controls. CONCLUSION IL-12B and IL-18 promoter gene polymorphisms were not associated with RSA in our women.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sasa Ostojić
- Department of Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
93
|
Torry DS, Leavenworth J, Chang M, Maheshwari V, Groesch K, Ball ER, Torry RJ. Angiogenesis in implantation. J Assist Reprod Genet 2007; 24:303-15. [PMID: 17616801 PMCID: PMC3455012 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-007-9152-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM Implantation failure and early pregnancy loss are common following natural conceptions and they are particularly important clinical hurdles to overcome following assisted reproduction attempts. The importance of adequate vascular development and maintenance during implantation has recently become a major focus of investigation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Review of current published literature was undertaken to summerize the cells and cell products that regulate tissue vascularity during implantation. RESULTS Vascular development at the maternal fetal interface can be regulated by a number of different cell types; two principal candidates are trophoblast and natural killer cells. A wide range of soluble factors, some with well established angiogenic functions as well as other more novel factors, can contribute to vascular development and maintenance at the maternal-fetal interface. CONCLUSIONS Robust vascular development occurs during implantation and early placentation of normal pregnancies. Studies to define the extent and mechanisms by which defects in vascularity contribute to human implantation failure and early miscarriage need to be undertaken.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Donald S Torry
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 19626, Springfield, IL 62794-9626, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
94
|
Chaouat G, Dubanchet S, Ledée N. Cytokines: Important for implantation? J Assist Reprod Genet 2007; 24:491-505. [PMID: 18044017 PMCID: PMC3455031 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-007-9142-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2007] [Accepted: 04/25/2007] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM Cytokines are obviously very important in an established pregnancy, but what about human embryo implantation? METHODS Literature review. RESULTS We first discuss the necessity and limits of animal models, and then review the few cytokines which have been demonstrated by knock-out methods to be absolutely necessary for embryo implantation using in animal models. We then review what is known or discussed about the role of other cytokines as deduced from quantitative and/or qualitative dysregulation in animals and in humans. CONCLUSIONS Cytokines are indeed involved in implantation as they are in ongoing pregnancy and delivery. Relevance to infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss is discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gérard Chaouat
- U 782 INSERM, Equipe cytokines et dialogue cytokinique mère conceptus, Université Paris Sud et Hôpîtal Antoine Béclère, 32 rue des Carnets, Clamart Cedex, France.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
95
|
Wicherek L, Basta P, Sikora J, Galazka K, Rytlewski K, Grabiec M, Lazar A, Kalinka J. RCAS1 decidual immunoreactivity in severe pre-eclampsia: immune cell presence and activity. Am J Reprod Immunol 2007; 58:358-66. [PMID: 17845206 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2007.00521.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM Pre-eclampsia seems to be related to the disturbance of immune tolerance regulation during pregnancy. Receptor-binding cancer antigen expressed on SiSo cells (RCAS1) decidual level alterations were concomitant with changes in immune cell number and activity in decidua. As decidual immunomodulating activity participates in the development of immune tolerance during pregnancy, we aimed to evaluate the immunoreactivity level of decidual RCAS1 with respect to the presence and activity of immune cells. METHOD OF STUDY RCAS1, CD3, CD56, CD69, and CD25 immunoreactivity was assessed by immunohistochemistry in 30 decidual samples derived from patients with severe pre-eclampsia (sPE) and from a healthy control group. RESULTS RCAS1 immunoreactivity was statistically significantly higher in decidual tissue samples derived from patients with sPE tissue than in those derived from healthy patients in whom elective cesarean section at term was performed. A statistically significantly lower number of CD56(+) and CD3(+) cells and lower immunoreactivity level of CD69 were found in patients with sPE compared with those from the control group. CONCLUSION The limited immune cells infiltration in decidua during sPE is associated with increase in RCAS1 decidual level.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lukasz Wicherek
- Department of Gynecology and Oncology of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
96
|
Lédée N, Dubanchet S, Oger P, Meynant C, Lombroso R, Ville Y, Chaouat G. Uterine Receptivity and Cytokines: New Concepts and New Applications. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2007; 64:138-43. [DOI: 10.1159/000101737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
|
97
|
Chaouat G, Mas AE, Petitbarat M, Dubanchet S, Ledée N. [Physiology of implantation]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 35:861-6. [PMID: 17765593 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2007.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2007] [Accepted: 07/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
This article explains why we have had to come to a central role for innate immunity rather than the threat of maternal rejection of the foetal allograft. We encompass briefly the role of inflammation in implantation, not only for invasion adhesion, but also to prepare future "tolerance". In this context, we envisage the role of TWEAK and complement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G Chaouat
- Inserm U 782, 32, rue des Carnets, 92141 Clamart,
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
98
|
Tuckerman E, Laird SM, Prakash A, Li TC. Prognostic value of the measurement of uterine natural killer cells in the endometrium of women with recurrent miscarriage. Hum Reprod 2007; 22:2208-13. [PMID: 17656418 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dem141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Studies in mice suggest that CD56 + uterine natural killer (uNK) cells play an important role in implantation. Studies in humans have described an increase in the number of uNK cells in the non-pregnant mid-secretory endometrium of women with unexplained recurrent miscarriage (RM). However, the predictive value of uNK cell number in the maintenance of pregnancy is controversial. METHODS A blind retrospective study was undertaken. The percentage of stromal cells positive for CD56 was identified by immunocytochemistry in endometrial biopsies from 10 normal control women and 87 women with unexplained RM, of whom 51 became pregnant following biopsy. Biopsies were obtained on days LH + 7 to LH + 9. RESULTS As in previous studies, the number of uNK cells in the 87 women with RM (mean 11.2% range 1.1-41.4%) was significantly higher (P = 0.013) than in the control women (mean 6.2% range 2.2-13.9%). No significance difference in uNK numbers was observed between 19 women who miscarried (mean 9.6% range 1.7-25.0%) and 32 women who had a live birth (mean 13.3% range 1.1-41.4%) in a subsequent pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS In this study numbers of uNK cells in the peri-implantation endometrium of women with unexplained recurrent miscarriage did not predict subsequent pregnancy outcome.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- E Tuckerman
- Biomedical Research Unit, Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield S10 2SF, UK.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
99
|
Abstract
The enunciation of the T helper 1/T helper 2 (Th1/Th2) paradigm in pregnancy has represented a major step forward in our understanding of physiological and pathologic materno-foetal relationship. However, recent developments in studies of the implantation process and in the emergence of the uterine vascular bed and its control by natural killer cells and cytokines suggest that one must go beyond this hitherto useful scheme. In this review, we replace the emergence of the paradigm in its historical context and then emphasises what it does explain and what it no longer account for. A final reappraisal of the paradigm is suggested.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gérard Chaouat
- Unité 782 Inserm, 32 rue des Carnets 92141 Clamart, France.
| |
Collapse
|
100
|
Vialard F, Lombroso R, Bergere M, Gomes DM, Hammoud I, Bailly M, Selva J. Oocyte aneuploidy mechanisms are different in two situations of increased chromosomal risk: older patients and patients with recurrent implantation failure after in vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril 2007; 87:1333-9. [PMID: 17482601 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.11.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2006] [Revised: 10/11/2006] [Accepted: 11/07/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To clarify the mechanisms underlying oocyte abnormalities in meiosis: meiotic nondisjunction of a whole chromosome or premature separation of sister chromatids in two situations of increased chromosomal risk. DESIGN Preconception diagnosis by first polar-body analysis in two situations of increased chromosomal risk. SETTING Departments of reproductive biology, cytogenetics, gynecology, and obstetrics. PATIENT(S) First polar body analysis was proposed to 76 patients (91 cycles) for advanced age (AMA; n = 30, 36 cycles), recurrent implantation failure (RIF; >10 embryos transferred without implantation; n = 32, 36 cycles), or both (AMA + RIF; n = 14, 19 cycles), before their intracytoplasmic sperm injection procedure. INTERVENTION(S) First polar-body analysis using fluorescence in situ hybridization. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Mechanisms and frequency of aneuploidy. RESULT(S) Three hundred eighty-four oocytes were analyzed by fluorescence in situ hybridization, 130 from women >38 years of age, 171 from women with RIF, and 83 from women with both indications. The oocyte abnormality rate was similar in the three groups, respectively, 38.5%, 40.4%, and 45.8%. The aneuploidy mechanisms were different for women >38 years of age who had no previous implantation failure (AMA) compared with women of whatever age who had implantation failure (P<.05 vs. RIF; P<.001 vs. AMA+RIF), with, respectively, for the AMA, RIF, and AMA+RIF groups, 72.2%, 56.6%, and 49.2% premature separation of sister chromatids and 27.8%, 43.4%, and 50.8% meiotic nondisjunction. In the two implantation-failure groups, we distinguished a subgroup (22% in the RIF group and 33% in AMA+RIF group) of patients with >2/3 abnormal oocytes, suggesting a meiosis alteration. CONCLUSION(S) The mechanisms accounting for oocyte aneuploidy differed in the two clinical situations of advanced maternal age and RIF. Advanced maternal-age aneuploidy was linked to a loss of sister chromatid cohesion that led to one single chromatid abnormality, whereas implantation failure is a much more heterogeneous situation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- François Vialard
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy St-Germain 78, Poissy, France.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|