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Poh QH, Rai A, Cross J, Greening DW. HB-EGF-loaded nanovesicles enhance trophectodermal spheroid attachment and invasion. Proteomics 2024; 24:e2200145. [PMID: 38214697 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202200145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The ability of trophectodermal cells (outer layer of the embryo) to attach to the endometrial cells and subsequently invade the underlying matrix are critical stages of embryo implantation during successful pregnancy establishment. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been implicated in embryo-maternal crosstalk, capable of reprogramming endometrial cells towards a pro-implantation signature and phenotype. However, challenges associated with EV yield and direct loading of biomolecules limit their therapeutic potential. We have previously established generation of cell-derived nanovesicles (NVs) from human trophectodermal cells (hTSCs) and their capacity to reprogram endometrial cells to enhance adhesion and blastocyst outgrowth. Here, we employed a rapid NV loading strategy to encapsulate potent implantation molecules such as HB-EGF (NVHBEGF). We show these loaded NVs elicit EGFR-mediated effects in recipient endometrial cells, activating kinase phosphorylation sites that modulate their activity (AKT S124/129, MAPK1 T185/Y187), and downstream signalling pathways and processes (AKT signal transduction, GTPase activity). Importantly, they enhanced target cell attachment and invasion. The phosphoproteomics and proteomics approach highlight NVHBEGF-mediated short-term signalling patterns and long-term reprogramming capabilities on endometrial cells which functionally enhance trophectodermal-endometrial interactions. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates feasibility in enhancing the functional potency of NVs in the context of embryo implantation.
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- Qi Hui Poh
- Molecular Proteomics, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Molecular Proteomics, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Molecular Proteomics, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Molecular Proteomics, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Li ZY, Cai L, Zhang ZJ, Zou HR, He M, Qin ML, Wang H. Evaluation of endometrial receptivity in women with unexplained infertility by shear wave elastography. Insights Imaging 2024; 15:85. [PMID: 38517577 PMCID: PMC10959862 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-024-01646-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The endometrium of most unexplained infertility (UI) patients has been altered histologically. Shear wave elastography (SWE) is utilized to assess the signature of living tissue. This study aimed to explore the value of SWE in evaluating endometrial receptivity (ER) in UI patients. METHODS In total, 59 UI patients (UI group) and 52 normal control women (NC group) who received fertility consultation in our hospital were included between January 2022 and June 2023. We divided them into the late-proliferative phase of UI group (LPUI; n = 59), mid-secretory phase of UI group (MPUI; n = 41), late-proliferative phase of NC group (LPNC; n = 52), and mid-secretory phase of NC group (MPNC; n = 45). Transvaginal ultrasonography and SWE were performed during the LP and MP. Endometrial thickness (EMT), uterine artery pulsatility index (UA-PI), endometrial mean elasticity (E-mean), and mean shear wave velocities (SWV-mean) were measured. RESULTS There were significant differences in E-mean, SWV-mean, EMT, and UA-PI between the UI group and the NC group during both the LP and MP (p MPNC vs MPUI < 0.05, p LPNC vs LPUI < 0.05). E-mean and SWV-mean decreased with increasing EMT but increased with increasing UA-PI (p < 0.05). The most effective parameter for evaluating ER in UI patients is the E-mean (AUC = 0.89). CONCLUSIONS UI patients exhibited thinner endometrium, increased endometrial stiffness, and poor endometrial blood perfusion. E-mean was the most effective parameter to evaluate ER in UI patients. The study preliminarily proved that SWE is a promising non-invasive tool for evaluating the condition of endometrium. CRITICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT This study aimed to explore the significance of endometrial elasticity measured by SWE in evaluating patients with UI. The findings revealed a correlation between EMT, UA-PI, and E-mean. Endometrial elasticity can serve as an effective indicator for predicting ER. KEY POINTS 1. To explore the significance of endometrial elasticity in assessing patients with UI. 2. The endometrium of UI patient exhibited thinness, stiffness, and poor blood perfusion. 3. Endometrial elasticity serves as a valuable indicator for evaluating endometrial receptivity.
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- Zheng-Ying Li
- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 55 University Middle Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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Hu J, Chen L, Ruan J, Chen X. The role of the annexin A protein family at the maternal-fetal interface. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1314214. [PMID: 38495790 PMCID: PMC10940358 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1314214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Successful pregnancy requires the tolerance of the maternal immune system for the semi-allogeneic embryo, as well as a synchrony between the receptive endometrium and the competent embryo. The annexin family belongs to calcium-regulated phospholipid-binding protein, which functions as a membrane skeleton to stabilize the lipid bilayer and participate in various biological processes in humans. There is an abundance of the annexin family at the maternal-fetal interface, and it exerts a crucial role in embryo implantation and the subsequent development of the placenta. Altered expression of the annexin family and dysfunction of annexin proteins or polymorphisms of the ANXA gene are involved in a range of pregnancy complications. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge of the annexin A protein family at the maternal-fetal interface and its association with female reproductive disorders, suggesting the use of ANXA as the potential therapeutic target in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy complications.
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- Jingwen Hu
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Fertility Preservation Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Fertility Preservation Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Sui C, Liao Z, Bai J, Hu D, Yue J, Yang S. Current knowledge on the role of extracellular vesicles in endometrial receptivity. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:471. [PMID: 37899459 PMCID: PMC10614333 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01459-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Endometrial receptivity has been widely understood as the capacity of the endometrium to receive implantable embryos. The establishment of endometrial receptivity involves multiple biological processes including decidualization, tissue remodeling, angiogenesis, immune regulation, and oxidative metabolism. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-bilayer-membrane nanosized vesicles mediating cell-to-cell communication. Recently, EVs and their cargo have been proven as functional factors in the establishment of endometrial receptivity. In this review, we comprehensively summarized the alteration of endometrium/embryo-derived EVs during the receptive phase and retrospected the current findings which revealed the pivotal role and potential mechanism of EVs to promote successful implantation. Furthermore, we highlight the potentiality and limitations of EVs being translated into clinical applications such as biomarkers of endometrial receptivity or reproductive therapeutic mediators, and point out the direction for further research.
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- Cong Sui
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1095#, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1095#, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1095#, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1095#, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1095#, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1095#, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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Eppich S, Kuhn C, Schmoeckel E, Mayr D, Mahner S, Jeschke U, Gallwas J, Heidegger HH. MSX1-expression during the different phases in healthy human endometrium. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023; 308:273-279. [PMID: 37101223 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07033-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The human endometrium consists of different layers (basalis and functionalis) and undergoes different phases throughout the menstrual cycle. In a former paper, our research group was able to describe MSX1 as a positive prognosticator in endometrial carcinomas. The aim of this study was to examine the MSX1 expression in healthy endometrial tissue throughout the different phases to gain more insight on the mechanics of MSX-regulation in the female reproductive system. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study, we investigated a total of 17 normal endometrial tissues (six during proliferative phase and five during early and six during late secretory phase). We used immunohistochemical staining and an immunoreactive score (IRS) to evaluate MSX1 expression. We also investigated correlations with other proteins, that have already been examined in our research group using the same patient collective. RESULTS MSX1 is expressed in glandular cells during the proliferative phase and downregulated at early and late secretory phase (p = 0.011). Also, a positive correlation between MSX1 and the progesterone-receptor A (PR-A) (correlation coefficient (cc) = 0.0671; p = 0.024), and the progesterone receptor B (PR-B) (cc = 0.0691; p = 0.018) was found. A trend towards negative correlation was recognized between MSX1 and Inhibin Beta-C-expression in glandular cells (cc = - 0.583; p-value = 0.060). CONCLUSION MSX1 is known as a member of the muscle segment homeobox gene family. MSX1 is a p53-interacting protein and overexpression of homeobox MSX1 induced apoptosis of cancer cells. Here we show that MSX1 is expressed especially in the proliferative phase of glandular epithelial tissue of the normal endometrium. The found positive correlation between MSX1 and progesterone receptors A and B confirms the results of a previous study on cancer tissue by our research group. Because MSX1 is known to be downregulated by progesterone, the found correlation of MSX1 and both PR-A and -B may represent a direct regulation of the MSX1 gene by a PR-response element. Here further investigation would be of interest.
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- Simon Eppich
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, LMU Munich, Thalkirchner Str. 56, 80337, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, LMU Munich, Thalkirchner Str. 56, 80337, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Germany.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Georg August University Göttingen, University Medicine, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Poh QH, Rai A, Salamonsen LA, Greening DW. Omics insights into extracellular vesicles in embryo implantation and their therapeutic utility. Proteomics 2023; 23:e2200107. [PMID: 36591946 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202200107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Implantation success relies on intricate interplay between the developing embryo and the maternal endometrium. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) represent an important player of this intercellular signalling through delivery of functional cargo (proteins and RNAs) that reprogram the target cells protein and RNA landscape. Functionally, the signalling reciprocity of endometrial and embryo EVs regulates the site of implantation, preimplantation embryo development and hatching, antioxidative activity, embryo attachment, trophoblast invasion, arterial remodelling, and immune tolerance. Omics technologies including mass spectrometry have been instrumental in dissecting EV cargo that regulate these processes as well as molecular changes in embryo and endometrium to facilitate implantation. This has also led to discovery of potential cargo in EVs in human uterine fluid (UF) and embryo spent media (ESM) of diagnostic and therapeutic value in implantation success, fertility, and pregnancy outcome. This review discusses the contribution of EVs in functional hallmarks of embryo implantation, and how the integration of various omics technologies is enabling design of EV-based diagnostic and therapeutic platforms in reproductive medicine.
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- Qi Hui Poh
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The Extracellular Vesicles Proteome of Endometrial Cells Simulating the Receptive Menstrual Phase Differs from That of Endometrial Cells Simulating the Non-Receptive Menstrual Phase. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13020279. [PMID: 36830648 PMCID: PMC9953153 DOI: 10.3390/biom13020279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Successful embryo implantation into a receptive endometrium requires mutual endometrial-embryo communication. Recently, the function of extracellular vehicles (EVs) in cell-to-cell interaction in embryo-maternal interactions has been investigated. We explored isolated endometrial-derived EVs, using RL95-2 cells as a model of a receptive endometrium, influenced by the menstrual cycle hormones estrogen (E2; proliferative phase), progesterone (P4; secretory phase), and estrogen plus progesterone (E2P4; the receptive phase). EV sized particles were isolated by differential centrifugation and size exclusion chromatography. Nanoparticle tracking analysis was used to examine the different concentrations and sizes of particles and EV proteomic analysis was performed using shotgun label-free mass spectrometry. Our results showed that although endometrial derived EVs were secreted in numbers independent of hormonal stimulation, EV sizes were statistically modified by it. Proteomics analysis showed that hormone treatment changes affect the endometrial EV's proteome, with proteins enhanced within the EV E2P4 group shown to be involved in different processes, such as embryo implantation, endometrial receptivity, and embryo development, supporting the concept of a communication system between the embryo and the maternal endometrium via EVs.
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Hu S, Sun Z, Li B, Zhao H, Wang Y, Yao G, Li X, Bian X, Li TC, Vankelecom H, Sun Y. iTRAQ-based Proteomic Analysis Unveils ACSL4 as a Novel Potential Regulator of Human Endometrial Receptivity. Endocrinology 2023; 164:6991315. [PMID: 36652382 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqad012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Competent endometrial receptivity is a prerequisite for successful embryo implantation. Identification of novel key molecules involved in endometrial receptivity is essential to better interpret human implantation and improve pregnancy rates in assisted reproduction treatment. Isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ)-based proteomics was performed to profile the proteomes of the prereceptive (luteinizing hormone [LH] + 2, n = 4) and receptive (LH + 7, n = 4) endometrial tissues. A total of 173 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) between LH + 2 and LH + 7 endometrial samples were identified. Integrated analysis of the proteomic data and published transcriptomic data was performed to identify the concordant DEPs with differential expression at both the messenger RNA and protein levels. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis was performed on concordant DEPs. We first identified 63 novel concordant DEPs and 5 hub proteins (ACSL4, ACSL5, COL1A1, PTGS1, and PLA2G4F) between LH + 2 and LH + 7 endometrial samples. ACSL4 was predominantly expressed in endometrial epithelial cells and its expression was significantly upregulated by progesterone in the LH + 7 endometrium and significantly downregulated in repeated implantation failure patients. Knockdown of ACSL4 in endometrial epithelial cells induced the downregulation of endometrial receptivity markers (HOXA10, COX2, and LIF) and the significant decrease of implantation rate during in vitro implantation analysis. This study provides the first gel-independent quantitative proteomes of the LH + 2 and LH + 7 human endometrium using iTRAQ technology. The identified concordant DEPs and hub proteins open a new avenue for future studies aimed at elucidating the underlying mechanisms governing endometrial receptivity. ACSL4 was identified as a novel regulatory molecule in the establishment of endometrial receptivity and might play important roles during implantation.
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- Shuanggang Hu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Cluster Stem Cell Biology and Embryology, Research Unit of Stem Cell Research, University of Leuven (KU Leuven), B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China
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Proteome Mapping of Cervical Mucus and Its Potential as a Source of Biomarkers in Female Tract Disorders. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021038. [PMID: 36674559 PMCID: PMC9863546 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cervical mucus (CM) is a viscous fluid that is produced by the cervical glands and functions as a uterine cervix plug. Its viscosity decreases during ovulation, providing a window for non-invasive sampling. This study focuses on proteomic characterization of CM to evaluate its potential as a non-invasively acquired source of biomarkers and in understanding of molecular (patho)physiology of the female genital tract. The first objective of this work was to optimize experimental workflow for CM processing and the second was to assess differences in the proteomic composition of CM during natural ovulatory cycles obtained from intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles and in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Proteomic analysis of CM samples revealed 4370 proteins involved in processes including neutrophil degranulation, cellular stress responses, and hemostasis. Differential expression analysis revealed 199 proteins enriched in IUI samples and 422 enriched in IVF. The proteins enriched in IUI were involved in phosphatidic acid synthesis, responses to external stimulus, and neutrophil degranulation, while those enriched in IVF samples were linked to neutrophil degranulation, formation of a cornified envelope and hemostasis. Subsequent analyses clarified the protein composition of the CM and how it is altered by hormonal stimulation of the uterus.
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Giuliani E, Schon SB, Yang K, Burns GW, Neff LM, Remmer HA, Teixeira JM, Marsh EE. Obesity-induced follicular phase endometrial proteome dysregulation in a well-phenotyped population. F&S SCIENCE 2022; 3:367-375. [PMID: 35710094 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfss.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite obesity's significant impact on reproduction, its influence on the physiology of the human endometrium is largely understudied. We hypothesized that endometrial proteomic differences exist between obese (OW; body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m2) and normal-weight women (NWW; BMI, 18.5-24.9 kg/m2). DESIGN Clinical cross-sectional study. SETTING Academic Medical Center. PATIENT(S) Healthy, normally-cycling, 18 to 40-year-old women (n = 6 OW and n = 6 NWW). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Participants underwent screening and midfollicular phase visits. Demographic and anthropometric characteristics, blood samples, ultrasounds, and follicular phase endometrial biopsies were collected. Proteomic analyses of endometrial samples (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) were performed. Proteins with ≥2-fold difference and a false discovery rate of <0.1 were considered statistically significant (Benjamini-Hochberg adjustment). RESULT(S) Reproductive hormone levels did not differ between the two groups. Mean BMI, serum leptin concentration, and bioelectrical impedance analysis indices of adiposity were higher in OW than in NWW. Histological examination of the endometrial samples confirmed normal-appearing endometrium in both OW and NWW. A total of 2,930 proteins were detected across all samples, with an average number of proteins per sample of 2,059 ± 482 in NWW and 2,437 ± 187 in OW. A total of 17 proteins were differentially expressed in OW vs. NWW; 2 were more abundant, whereas 15 were underexpressed in OW, including the progesterone receptor. CONCLUSION(S) In this well-phenotyped population of healthy women, obesity was associated with significant endometrial proliferative phase proteomic differences affecting the hormonal and immunologic pathways. These could contribute to an increased risk of menstrual bleeding abnormalities and create an altered environment for future luteinization.
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- Emma Giuliani
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Biomedical Research Core Facilities, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Abdulkhalikova D, Sustarsic A, Vrtačnik Bokal E, Jancar N, Jensterle M, Burnik Papler T. The Lifestyle Modifications and Endometrial Proteome Changes of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:888460. [PMID: 35813634 PMCID: PMC9258031 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.888460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a polyendocrine disorder and the most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. Affected women have an elevated prevalence of being overweight and obese. Our study sought to determine how weight loss associated with lifestyle changes affects the endometrium specific proteome, endocrine-metabolic characteristics, and motor capabilities of obese women with PCOS and infertility. A group of 12 infertile women under the age of 38 with PCOS and BMI ≥30 kg/m2 were included in the study. An evaluation was performed by a gynecologist and an endocrinologist. The weight-loss program lasted 8 weeks under the guidance of a professional trainer. Endometrial sampling during a period of implantation window for proteome determination was performed before and after weight loss. In endometrial samples at the end of the study increased protein abundance was recorded for Legumain, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Hepatocyte growth factor receptor, Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 7, and Cystatin-B, while the B-lymphocyte antigen CD20 protein abundance decreased. Our results also indicate significantly lowered fasting blood glucose level and free testosterone concentration and significant improvements in body composition and physical capacity. This study may open up the venues for investigating important biomarkers that may affect endometrial receptivity. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04989244?term=NCT04989244&draw=2&rank=1, identifier: NCT04989244.
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- D. Abdulkhalikova
- Department of Human Reproduction, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Sports, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Human Reproduction, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Human Reproduction, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Division of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Human Reproduction, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- *Correspondence: T. Burnik Papler,
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Uterine Insulin Sensitivity Defects Induced Embryo Implantation Loss Associated with Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Triggered Oxidative Stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6655685. [PMID: 33953835 PMCID: PMC8057892 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6655685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Methods and Results Herein, a comprehensive proteomic analysis was conducted on proliferative endometria from sows with low and normal reproductive performance (LRP and NRP, respectively). Enrichment analysis of differentially expressed proteins revealed alterations in endometrial remodeling, substance metabolism (mainly lipid, nitrogen, and retinol metabolism), immunological modulation, and insulin signaling in LRP sows. Importantly, aberrant lipid metabolite accumulation and dysregulation of insulin signaling were coincidently confirmed in endometria of LPR sows, proving an impaired insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, established high-fat diet- (HFD-) induced insulin-resistant mouse models revealed that uterine insulin resistance beginning before pregnancy deteriorated uterine receptivity and decreased implantation sites and fetal numbers. Mitochondrial biogenesis and fusion were decreased, and reactive oxygen species was overproduced in uteri from the HFD group during the implantation period. Ishikawa and JAR cells directly demonstrated that oxidative stress compromised implantation in vitro. Conclusions This study demonstrated that uterine insulin sensitivity impairment beginning before pregnancy resulted in implantation and fetal loss associated with oxidative stress induced by mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Wang C, Feng Y, Zhou WJ, Cheng ZJ, Jiang MY, Zhou Y, Fei XY. Screening and identification of endometrial proteins as novel potential biomarkers for repeated implantation failure. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11009. [PMID: 33763303 PMCID: PMC7958897 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Inadequate endometrial receptivity may be responsible for the low implantation rate of transferred embryos in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Patients with repeated implantation failure (RIF) impact the clinical pregnancy rate for IVF. We collected endometrial tissue during the implantation window of hysteroscopy biopsies from September 2016 to December 2019 and clinical data were collected simultaneously. Patients were divided into RIF and pregnant controls group according to pregnancy outcomes. A total of 82 differentially expressed endometrial proteins were identified, including 55 up-regulated proteins (>1.50-fold, P < 0.05) and 27 down-regulated proteins (<0.67-fold, P < 0.05) by iTRAQ labeling coupled with the 2D LC MS/MS technique in the RIF group. String analysis found interactions between these proteins which assembled in two bunches: ribosomal proteins and blood homeostasis proteins. The most significant enriched Gene Ontology terms were negative regulation of hydrolase activity, blood microparticle, and enzyme inhibitor activity. Our results emphasized the corticosteroid-binding globulin and fetuin-A as the specific proteins of endometrial receptivity by Western-blot. Our study provided experimental data to establish the objective indicator of endometrial receptivity, and also provided new insight into the pathogenesis of RIF.
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- Chong Wang
- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China.,Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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Hernández-Vargas P, Muñoz M, Domínguez F. Identifying biomarkers for predicting successful embryo implantation: applying single to multi-OMICs to improve reproductive outcomes. Hum Reprod Update 2020; 26:264-301. [PMID: 32096829 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmz042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Successful embryo implantation is a complex process that requires the coordination of a series of events, involving both the embryo and the maternal endometrium. Key to this process is the intricate cascade of molecular mechanisms regulated by endocrine, paracrine and autocrine modulators of embryonic and maternal origin. Despite significant progress in ART, implantation failure still affects numerous infertile couples worldwide and fewer than 10% of embryos successfully implant. Improved selection of both the viable embryos and the optimal endometrial phenotype for transfer remains crucial to enhancing implantation chances. However, both classical morphological embryo selection and new strategies incorporated into clinical practice, such as embryonic genetic analysis, morphokinetics or ultrasound endometrial dating, remain insufficient to predict successful implantation. Additionally, no techniques are widely applied to analyse molecular signals involved in the embryo-uterine interaction. More reliable biological markers to predict embryo and uterine reproductive competence are needed to improve pregnancy outcomes. Recent years have seen a trend towards 'omics' methods, which enable the assessment of complete endometrial and embryonic molecular profiles during implantation. Omics have advanced our knowledge of the implantation process, identifying potential but rarely implemented biomarkers of successful implantation. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE Differences between the findings of published omics studies, and perhaps because embryonic and endometrial molecular signatures were often not investigated jointly, have prevented firm conclusions being reached. A timely review summarizing omics studies on the molecular determinants of human implantation in both the embryo and the endometrium will help facilitate integrative and reliable omics approaches to enhance ART outcomes. SEARCH METHODS In order to provide a comprehensive review of the literature published up to September 2019, Medline databases were searched using keywords pertaining to omics, including 'transcriptome', 'proteome', 'secretome', 'metabolome' and 'expression profiles', combined with terms related to implantation, such as 'endometrial receptivity', 'embryo viability' and 'embryo implantation'. No language restrictions were imposed. References from articles were also used for additional literature. OUTCOMES Here we provide a complete summary of the major achievements in human implantation research supplied by omics approaches, highlighting their potential to improve reproductive outcomes while fully elucidating the implantation mechanism. The review highlights the existence of discrepancies among the postulated biomarkers from studies on embryo viability or endometrial receptivity, even using the same omic analysis. WIDER IMPLICATIONS Despite the huge amount of biomarker information provided by omics, we still do not have enough evidence to link data from all omics with an implantation outcome. However, in the foreseeable future, application of minimally or non-invasive omics tools, together with a more integrative interpretation of uniformly collected data, will help to overcome the difficulties for clinical implementation of omics tools. Omics assays of the embryo and endometrium are being proposed or already being used as diagnostic tools for personalised single-embryo transfer in the most favourable endometrial environment, avoiding the risk of multiple pregnancies and ensuring better pregnancy rates.
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- Purificación Hernández-Vargas
- IVI-RMA Alicante, Innovation. Avda. de Denia 111, 03015 Alicante, Spain.,Fundación IVI, Innovation-IIS La Fe, Avda. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, 1° 1.23, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- IVI-RMA Alicante, Innovation. Avda. de Denia 111, 03015 Alicante, Spain.,Fundación IVI, Innovation-IIS La Fe, Avda. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, 1° 1.23, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación IVI, Innovation-IIS La Fe, Avda. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, 1° 1.23, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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Guo X, Li TC, Chen X. The endometrial proteomic profile around the time of embryo implantation†. Biol Reprod 2020; 104:11-26. [PMID: 32856701 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioaa150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Embryo implantation is an intricate process which requires competent embryo and receptive endometrium. The failure of endometrium to achieve receptivity is a recognized cause of infertility. However, due to multiplicity of events involved, the molecular mechanisms governing endometrial receptivity are still not fully understood. Traditional one-by-one approaches, including western blotting and histochemistry, are insufficient to examine the extensive changes of endometrial proteome. Although genomics and transcriptomics studies have identified several significant genes, the underlying mechanism remains to be uncovered owing to post-transcriptional and post-translational modifications. Proteomic technologies are high throughput in protein identification, and they are now intensively used to identify diagnostic and prognostic markers in the field of reproductive medicine. There is a series of studies analyzing endometrial proteomic profile, which has provided a mechanistic insight into implantation failure. These published studies mainly focused on the difference between pre-receptive and receptive stages of endometrium, as well as on the alternation of endometrial proteomics in women with reproductive failure. Here, we review recent data from proteomic analyses regarding endometrium around the time of embryo implantation and propose possible future research directions.
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- Xi Guo
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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Baron C, Haouzi D, Gala A, Ferrieres-Hoa A, Vintejoux E, Brouillet S, Hamamah S. [Endometrial receptivity in assisted reproductive techniques: An aspect to investigate in embryo implantation failure]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 49:128-136. [PMID: 32721539 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Infertility affects between 8 and 12% of reproductive-age couples worldwide. Despite improvements in assisted reproductive techniques (ART), live birth rates are still limited. In clinical practice, imaging and microscopy are currently widely used, but their diagnostic effectiveness remains limited. In research, the emergence of innovative techniques named OMICS would improve the identification of the implantation window, while progressing in the understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in embryo implantation failures. To date, transcriptomic analysis seems to be the most promising approach in clinical research. The objective of this review is to present the results obtained with the different approaches available in clinical practice and in research to assess endometrial receptivity in patients undergoing ART.
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- C Baron
- Inserm U1203, développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence, université Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Inserm U1203, développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence, université Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Département de biologie de la reproduction, biologie de la reproduction et diagnostic pre-implantatoire, université Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Département de biologie de la reproduction, biologie de la reproduction et diagnostic pre-implantatoire, université Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Département de médecine de la reproduction, CHU de Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France
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- Inserm U1203, développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence, université Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Département de biologie de la reproduction, biologie de la reproduction et diagnostic pre-implantatoire, université Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Inserm 1036, laboratoire biologie du cancer et de l'infection (BCI), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), institut de biosciences et biotechnologies de Grenoble (BIG), université Grenoble-Alpes, 38000 Grenoble, France; Centre clinique et biologique d'assistance médicale à la procréation - centre d'étude et de conservation des œufs et du sperme humains (CECOS), hôpital Couple-Enfant, centre hospitalier universitaire de Grenoble, La Tronche, France.
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- Inserm U1203, développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence, université Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Département de biologie de la reproduction, biologie de la reproduction et diagnostic pre-implantatoire, université Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
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Kakar‐Bhanot R, Brahmbhatt K, Kumar V, Suryawanshi AR, Srivastava S, Chaudhari U, Sachdeva G. Plasma membrane proteome of adhesion‐competent endometrial epithelial cells and its modulation by Rab11a. Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 87:17-29. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Ruchi Kakar‐Bhanot
- Primate Biology LaboratoryIndian Council of Medical Research‐National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR‐NIRRH)Mumbai India
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- Primate Biology LaboratoryIndian Council of Medical Research‐National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR‐NIRRH)Mumbai India
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- Proteomics Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of TechnologyMumbai India
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- Proteomics Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of TechnologyMumbai India
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- Primate Biology LaboratoryIndian Council of Medical Research‐National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR‐NIRRH)Mumbai India
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- Primate Biology LaboratoryIndian Council of Medical Research‐National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR‐NIRRH)Mumbai India
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Chen Q, Xin A, Qu R, Zhang W, Li L, Chen J, Lu X, Gu Y, Li J, Sun X. Expression of ENPP3 in human cyclic endometrium: a novel molecule involved in embryo implantation. Reprod Fertil Dev 2019; 30:1277-1285. [PMID: 29614240 DOI: 10.1071/rd17257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase-phosphodiesterase 3 (ENPP3), a protein detected in the human uterus, has been found to play an important role in the development and invasion of tumours. It was recently discovered that ENPP3 was upregulated during the window of implantation in the human endometrium but its functional relevance remains elusive. The objective was to determine ENPP3 expression in human endometrium and its roles in endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation. ENPP3 expression was analysed using immunohistochemistry and western blot assay. The effects of ENPP3 on embryo implantation were evaluated using a BeWo cell (a human choriocarcinoma cell line) spheroid attachment assay and BeWo cells were dual cultured with Ishikawa cells transfected with lentiviral vectors (LV5-NC or LV5-ENPP3) to mimic embryo implantation in a Transwell model. The effects of endometrial ENPP3 on factors related to endometrial receptivity were also determined. The results showed that ENPP3 was expressed in human endometrial epithelial cells and its expression levels changed during the menstrual cycle, peaking in the mid-secretory phase, corresponding to the time of embryo implantation. The overexpression of endometrial ENPP3 not only increased the embryo implantation rate but also had positive effects on the expression of factors related to endometrial receptivity in human endometrial cells. The results indicate that ENPP3 levels undergo cyclic changes in the endometrium and affect embryo adhesion and invasion via altering the expression of implantation factors in the human endometrium. Therefore, ENPP3 may play an important role in embryo implantation and may be a unique biomarker of endometrial receptivity.
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- Qianqian Chen
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
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Manousopoulou A, Hamdan M, Fotopoulos M, Garay‐Baquero DJ, Teng J, Garbis SD, Cheong Y. Integrated Eutopic Endometrium and Non‐Depleted Serum Quantitative Proteomic Analysis Identifies Candidate Serological Markers of Endometriosis. Proteomics Clin Appl 2018; 13:e1800153. [DOI: 10.1002/prca.201800153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyFaculty of MedicineUniversity Malaysia 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Institute for Life SciencesUniversity of Southampton Southampton, SO17 1BJ UK
- School of PharmacyTianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Institute for Life SciencesUniversity of Southampton Southampton, SO17 1BJ UK
- Proteome Exploration Laboratory - Beckman InstituteDivision of Biology and Biological EngineeringCalifornia Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA 91125 USA
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- Human Development and HealthUniversity of Southampton Southampton SO16 UK
- Complete Fertility Centre SouthamptonPrincess Anne Hospital Coxford Road Southampton SO16 5YA UK
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Martinez-Garcia E, Lopez-Gil C, Campoy I, Vallve J, Coll E, Cabrera S, Ramon Y Cajal S, Matias-Guiu X, Van Oostrum J, Reventos J, Gil-Moreno A, Colas E. Advances in endometrial cancer protein biomarkers for use in the clinic. Expert Rev Proteomics 2017; 15:81-99. [PMID: 29183259 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2018.1410061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Endometrial cancer (EC) is the fourth most common cancer in women in developed countries. The identification of sensitive and specific biomarkers to improve early detection of EC is crucial for an appropriate management of this disease, in which 30% of patients are diagnosed only at advanced stages, which is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality. Despite major efforts and investments made to identify EC biomarkers, no protein has yet reached the stage of clinical application. Areas covered: This review gathers the numerous candidate biomarkers for EC diagnosis proposed in proteomic studies published from 1978 to 2017. Additionally, we summarize limitations associated with the proteomic technologies and study designs employed in those articles. Finally, we address new perspectives in EC biomarker research, including the comprehensive knowledge of previously suggested candidate biomarkers in conjunction with novel mass spectrometry-based proteomic technologies with enhanced sensitivity and specificity not yet applied to EC studies and a directed clinical perspective in the study design. Expert commentary: These ingredients could be the recipe to accelerate the application of protein biomarkers in the clinic.
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- Elena Martinez-Garcia
- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- b Gynecology Department , Vall Hebron University Hospital , Barcelona , Spain
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- d Pathological Oncology Group and Pathology Department , University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, IRBLLEIDA, University of Lleida, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain.,e Gynecology Cancer Group , University Hospital Bellvitge, Idibell, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- f Luxembourg Clinical Proteomics Center (LCP) , Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) , Strassen , Luxembourg
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- e Gynecology Cancer Group , University Hospital Bellvitge, Idibell, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain.,g Basic Sciences Department , International University of Catalonia , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain.,c Pathology Department , Vall Hebron University Hospital, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC , Barcelona , Spain
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Gianazza E, Miller I, Guerrini U, Palazzolo L, Parravicini C, Eberini I. Gender proteomics II. Which proteins in sexual organs. J Proteomics 2017; 178:18-30. [PMID: 28988880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In continuity with the review dealing with differences by gender in non-sexual organs [1], this review collects data on the proteomes of the sexual organs as involved in human reproduction, under both physiological and pathological conditions. It also collects data on the tissue structures and biological fluids typical of pregnancy, such as placenta and amniotic fluid, as well as what may be tested on preimplantation embryos during medically assisted reproduction. The review includes as well mention to all fluids and secretions connected with sex organs and/or reproduction, including sperm and milk, to exemplify two distinctive items in male and female physiology. SIGNIFICANCE The causes of infertility are only incompletely understood; the same holds for the causes, and even the early markers, of the most frequent complications of pregnancy. To these established medical challenges, present day practice adds new issues connected with medically assisted reproduction. Omics approaches, including proteomics, are building the database for basic knowledge to possibly translate into clinical testing and eventually into medical routine in this critical branch of health care.
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- Elisabetta Gianazza
- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, I-20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Institut für Medizinische Biochemie, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien, Veterinärplatz 1, A-1210 Wien, Austria
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Balzaretti 9, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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Martinez-Garcia E, Lesur A, Devis L, Cabrera S, Matias-Guiu X, Hirschfeld M, Asberger J, van Oostrum J, Casares de Cal MDLÁ, Gómez-Tato A, Reventos J, Domon B, Colas E, Gil-Moreno A. Targeted Proteomics Identifies Proteomic Signatures in Liquid Biopsies of the Endometrium to Diagnose Endometrial Cancer and Assist in the Prediction of the Optimal Surgical Treatment. Clin Cancer Res 2017; 23:6458-6467. [PMID: 28790116 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-17-0474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: Endometrial cancer (EC) diagnosis relies on the observation of tumor cells in endometrial biopsies obtained by aspiration (i.e., uterine aspirates), but it is associated with 22% undiagnosed patients and up to 50% of incorrectly assigned EC histotype and grade. We aimed to identify biomarker signatures in the fluid fraction of these biopsies to overcome these limitations.Experimental Design: The levels of 52 proteins were measured in the fluid fraction of uterine aspirates from 116 patients by LC-PRM, the latest generation of targeted mass-spectrometry acquisition. A logistic regression model was used to assess the power of protein panels to differentiate between EC and non-EC patients and between EC histologic subtypes. The robustness of the panels was assessed by the "leave-one-out" cross-validation procedure performed within the same cohort of patients and an independent cohort of 38 patients.Results: The levels of 28 proteins were significantly higher in patients with EC (n = 69) compared with controls (n = 47). The combination of MMP9 and KPYM exhibited 94% sensitivity and 87% specificity for detecting EC cases. This panel perfectly complemented the standard diagnosis, achieving 100% of correct diagnosis in this dataset. Nine proteins were significantly increased in endometrioid EC (n = 49) compared with serous EC (n = 20). The combination of CTNB1, XPO2, and CAPG achieved 95% sensitivity and 96% specificity for the discrimination of these subtypes.Conclusions: We developed two uterine aspirate-based signatures to diagnose EC and classify tumors in the most prevalent histologic subtypes. This will improve diagnosis and assist in the prediction of the optimal surgical treatment. Clin Cancer Res; 23(21); 6458-67. ©2017 AACR.
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- Elena Martinez-Garcia
- Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Luxembourg Clinical Proteomics Center (LCP), Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gynecology Department, Vall Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pathological Oncology Group and Pathology Department, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, and University Hospital Bellvitge, IRBLLEIDA and Idibell, University of Lleida, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
- Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Georg-August-University Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Luxembourg Clinical Proteomics Center (LCP), Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Faculty of Mathematics, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
- Basic Sciences Department, International University of Catalonia, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Luxembourg Clinical Proteomics Center (LCP), Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Group in Gynecology, Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain.
- Gynecology Department, Vall Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Moza Jalali B, Likszo P, Skarzynski DJ. Proteomic and network analysis of pregnancy-induced changes in the porcine endometrium on Day 12 of gestation. Mol Reprod Dev 2016; 83:827-841. [PMID: 27612325 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Conceptus attachment is a time-sensitive process that requires a synchronized uterine environment created by molecular changes in the endometrium in response to ovarian hormones and conceptus signals. Porcine conceptuses undergo rapid elongation and differentiation, and secrete estrogens that serve as maternal-recognition-of-pregnancy signals during the peri-implantation period (Days 11-12). Pregnancy-induced proteomic changes in the porcine endometrium were measured during this period using two-dimensional differential gel electrophoresis of endometrial protein lysates from Day-12 pregnant versus non-pregnant animals (n = 4 each). Forty-four differentially abundant proteins in the pregnant endometrium were identified by mass spectrometry. The pregnant endometrium was associated with a unique protein profile, revealed by principal component analysis. A pregnancy-dependent increase in the abundance of serpins, cofilin, annexin A2, aldose reductase, cyclophilin, protein disulphide isomerase A3, and peroxiredoxin 1 was observed. Western blotting for some of the selected proteins confirmed their enrichment during pregnancy. Ingenuity pathway analysis identified several functions specifically over-represented among the differentially abundant proteins in the pregnant endometrium, including calcium signaling, angiogenesis, leukocyte migration, and cell movement. Interleukin-1 beta and beta-estradiol were identified as upstream regulators of several high-abundance proteins from pregnancy. Therefore, signals from porcine conceptuses, such as estrogens, interleukin 1B, and epidermal growth factor, either alone or in coordination with other factors, prepare the uterus for implantation. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 83: 827-841, 2016 © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Beenu Moza Jalali
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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Yu J, Berga SL, Johnston-MacAnanny EB, Sidell N, Bagchi IC, Bagchi MK, Taylor RN. Endometrial Stromal Decidualization Responds Reversibly to Hormone Stimulation and Withdrawal. Endocrinology 2016; 157:2432-46. [PMID: 27035651 PMCID: PMC4891781 DOI: 10.1210/en.2015-1942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Human endometrial stromal decidualization is required for embryo receptivity, angiogenesis, and placentation. Previous studies from our laboratories established that connexin (Cx)-43 critically regulates endometrial stromal cell (ESC) differentiation, whereas gap junction blockade prevents it. The current study evaluated the plasticity of ESC morphology and Cx43 expression, as well as other biochemical markers of cell differentiation, in response to decidualizing hormones. Primary human ESC cultures were exposed to 10 nM estradiol, 100 nM progesterone, and 0.5 mM cAMP for up to 14 days, followed by hormone withdrawal for 14 days, mimicking a biphasic ovulatory cycle. Reversible differentiation was documented by characteristic changes in cell shape. Cx43 was reversibly up- and down-regulated after the estradiol, progesterone, and cAMP treatment and withdrawal, respectively, paralleled by fluctuations in prolactin, vascular endothelial growth factor, IL-11, and glycodelin secretion. Markers of mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET), and its counterpart epithelial-mesenchymal transition, followed reciprocal patterns corresponding to the morphological changes. Incubation in the presence of 18α-glycyrrhetinic acid, an inhibitor of gap junctions, partially reversed the expression of decidualization and MET markers. In the absence of hormones, Cx43 overexpression promoted increases in vascular endothelial growth factor and IL-11 secretion, up-regulated MET markers, and reduced N-cadherin, an epithelial-mesenchymal transition marker. The combined results support the hypothesis that Cx43-containing gap junctions and endocrine factors cooperate to regulate selected biomarkers of stromal decidualization and MET and suggest roles for both phenomena in endometrial preparation for embryonic receptivity.
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- Jie Yu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (J.Y., S.L.B., E.B.J.-M., R.N.T.), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (J.Y., R.N.T.), and Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences Program (R.N.T.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (N.S.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; and Departments of Comparative Biosciences (I.C.B.) and Molecular and Integrative Physiology (M.K.B.), University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Illinois 61801
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Bissonnette L, Drissennek L, Antoine Y, Tiers L, Hirtz C, Lehmann S, Perrochia H, Bissonnette F, Kadoch IJ, Haouzi D, Hamamah S. Human S100A10 plays a crucial role in the acquisition of the endometrial receptivity phenotype. Cell Adh Migr 2016; 10:282-98. [PMID: 26760977 DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2015.1128623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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In assisted reproduction, about 30% of embryo implantation failures are related to inadequate endometrial receptivity. To identify molecules involved in endometrial receptivity acquisition, we investigated, using a SELDI-TOF approach, the protein expression profile of early-secretory and mid-secretory endometrium samples. Among the proteins upregulated in mid-secretory endometrium, we investigated the function of S100A10 in endometrial receptivity and implantation process. S100A10 was expressed in epithelial and stromal cells of the endometrium of fertile patients during the implantation windows. Conversely, it was downregulated in the mid-secretory endometrium of infertile patients diagnosed as non-receptive. Transcriptome analysis of human endometrial epithelial and stromal cells where S100A10 was silenced by shRNA revealed the deregulation of 37 and 256 genes, respectively, related to components of the extracellular matrix and intercellular connections. Functional annotations of these deregulated genes highlighted alterations of the leukocyte extravasation signaling and angiogenesis pathways that play a crucial role during implantation. S100A10 silencing also affected the migration of primary endometrial epithelial and stromal cells, decidualization and secretory transformation of primary endometrial stromal cells and epithelial cells respectively, and promoted apoptosis in serum-starved endometrial epithelial cells. Our findings identify S100A10 as a player in endometrial receptivity acquisition.
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- Laurence Bissonnette
- a Inserm U1203, 'Développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence', Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,c Université de Montpellier, UFR de Médecine , Montpellier , France.,d OVO Fertility , Montréal , Québec , Canada
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- a Inserm U1203, 'Développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence', Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,c Université de Montpellier, UFR de Médecine , Montpellier , France
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- a Inserm U1203, 'Développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence', Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France
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- b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France
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- b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,c Université de Montpellier, UFR de Médecine , Montpellier , France
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- b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,c Université de Montpellier, UFR de Médecine , Montpellier , France
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- e CHU Montpellier, Hôpital Gui de Chauliac, Service Anatomie cytologie pathologiques , Montpellier , France
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- a Inserm U1203, 'Développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence', Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,c Université de Montpellier, UFR de Médecine , Montpellier , France
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- a Inserm U1203, 'Développement embryonnaire précoce humain et pluripotence', Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,b CHU Montpellier, Institut de Médecine Régénératrice et de Biothérapie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi , Montpellier , France.,c Université de Montpellier, UFR de Médecine , Montpellier , France.,f CHU Montpellier, Département de Biologie de la Reproduction et du DPI, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve , Montpellier , France
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Soleilhavoup C, Riou C, Tsikis G, Labas V, Harichaux G, Kohnke P, Reynaud K, de Graaf SP, Gerard N, Druart X. Proteomes of the Female Genital Tract During the Oestrous Cycle. Mol Cell Proteomics 2016; 15:93-108. [PMID: 26518761 PMCID: PMC4762522 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m115.052332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Revised: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The female genital tract includes several anatomical regions whose luminal fluids successively interact with gametes and embryos and are involved in the fertilisation and development processes. The luminal fluids from the inner cervix, the uterus and the oviduct were collected along the oestrous cycle at oestrus (Day 0 of the cycle) and during the luteal phase (Day 10) from adult cyclic ewes. The proteomes were assessed by GeLC-MS/MS and quantified by spectral counting. A set of 940 proteins were identified including 291 proteins differentially present along the cycle in one or several regions. The global analysis of the fluid proteomes revealed a general pattern of endocrine regulation of the tract, with the cervix and the oviduct showing an increased differential proteins abundance mainly at oestrus while the uterus showed an increased abundance mainly during the luteal phase. The proteins more abundant at oestrus included several families such as the heat shock proteins (HSP), the mucins, the complement cascade proteins and several redox enzymes. Other proteins known for their interaction with gametes such as oviductin (OVGP), osteopontin, HSPA8, and the spermadhesin AWN were also overexpressed at oestrus. The proteins more abundant during the luteal phase were associated with the immune system such as ceruloplasmin, lactoferrin, DMBT1, or PIGR, and also with tissue remodeling such as galectin 3 binding protein, alkaline phosphatase, CD9, or fibulin. Several proteins differentially abundant between estrus and the luteal phase, such as myosin 9 and fibronectin, were also validated by immunohistochemistry. The potential roles in sperm transit and uterine receptivity of the proteins differentially regulated along the cycle in the female genital tract are discussed.
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- Clement Soleilhavoup
- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; **INRA, Plate-forme d'Analyse Intégrative des Biomolécules (PAIB), Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; **INRA, Plate-forme d'Analyse Intégrative des Biomolécules (PAIB), Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ‡‡Alfort Veterinary School, 94700 Maisons Alfort, France
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- §§Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- From the ‡INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; §CNRS, UMR7247, F-37380 Nouzilly, France; ¶Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37000 Tours, France; ‖IFCE, Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, F-37380 Nouzilly, France;
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Yang H, Lau WB, Lau B, Xuan Y, Zhou S, Zhao L, Luo Z, Lin Q, Ren N, Zhao X, Wei Y. A mass spectrometric insight into the origins of benign gynecological disorders. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2015; 36:450-470. [PMID: 26633258 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Applications of mass spectrometry (MS) are rapidly expanding and encompass molecular and cellular biology. MS aids in the analysis of in vivo global molecular alterations, identifying potential biomarkers which may improve diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies. MS has added new dimensionality to medical research. Pioneering gynecologists now study molecular mechanisms underlying female reproductive pathology with MS-based tools. Although benign gynecologic disorders including endometriosis, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) carry low mortality rates, they cause significant physical, mental, and social detriments. Additionally, some benign disorders are unfortunately associated with malignancies. MS-based technology can detect malignant changes in formerly benign proteomes and metabolomes with distinct advantages of speed, sensitivity, and specificity. We present the use of MS in proteomics and metabolomics, and summarize the current understanding of the molecular pathways concerning female reproductive anatomy. Highlight discoveries of novel protein and metabolite biomarkers via MS-based technology, we underscore the clinical application of these techniques in the diagnosis and management of benign gynecological disorders. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Mass Spec Rev 36:450-470, 2017.
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- Huiliang Yang
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Key Laboratory of Obstetrics and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China.,Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
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- Department of Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center, Affiliate of Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305
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- The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Key Laboratory of Obstetrics and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- College of Biological Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- College of Biological Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- College of Biological Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Key Laboratory of Obstetrics and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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Mitra A, Boroujeni MB. Application of gel-based proteomic technique in female reproductive investigations. J Hum Reprod Sci 2015; 8:18-24. [PMID: 25838744 PMCID: PMC4381377 DOI: 10.4103/0974-1208.153121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2014] [Revised: 01/15/2015] [Accepted: 02/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Recently, gel-based proteomics has been increasingly applied to investigate proteins involved in female reproductive tract in healthy and disease states. Gel-based proteomics coupled by mass spectrometry (MS) facilitate the identification of new proteins playing roles in cellular and molecular interactions underlying female reproductive biology and it is a useful method to identify novel biomarkers of diseases by studying thousands of proteins simultaneously involved in female reproductive tract in healthy state compared to disease state. This review will discuss the best studies areas contributed to female reproductive biology in which gel-based proteomics coupled by MS has been applied to generate proteome of female reproductive tract in a healthy state.
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- Arianmanesh Mitra
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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Hood BL, Liu B, Alkhas A, Shoji Y, Challa R, Wang G, Ferguson S, Oliver J, Mitchell D, Bateman NW, Zahn CM, Hamilton CA, Payson M, Lessey B, Fazleabas AT, Maxwell GL, Conrads TP, Risinger JI. Proteomics of the Human Endometrial Glandular Epithelium and Stroma from the Proliferative and Secretory Phases of the Menstrual Cycle1. Biol Reprod 2015; 92:106. [DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.114.127217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Chen Q, Zhang A, Yu F, Gao J, Liu Y, Yu C, Zhou H, Xu C. Label-free proteomics uncovers energy metabolism and focal adhesion regulations responsive for endometrium receptivity. J Proteome Res 2015; 14:1831-42. [PMID: 25728905 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5b00038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The menstrual cycle of the female uterus leads to periodic changes of the endometrium. These changes are important for developing the endometrial receptivity and for achieving competency of embryo implantation. However, the molecular events underlying the endometrial receptivity process remain poorly understood. Here we applied an LC-MS-based label-free quantitative proteomic approach to compare the endometrial tissues in the midsecretory (receptive) phase with the endometrial tissues in the proliferative phase from age-matched woman (n = 6/group). The proteomes of endometrial tissues were extracted using an SDS-based detergent, digested by the filter-aided sample preparation procedures, and subsequently analyzed by nano-LC-MS/MS (Orbitrap XL) with a 4 h gradient. Reliable protein expression profiles were reproducibly obtained from the endometrial tissues in the receptive and proliferative phases. A total of 2138 protein groups were quantified under highly stringent criteria with a false discovery rate of <1% for peptide and protein groups. Among these proteins, 317 proteins had differences in expression that were statistically significant between the receptive and proliferative phases. Direct protein-protein interaction network analyses of these significantly changed proteins showed that the up-regulation of creatine kinase B-type (CKB) in the receptive phase may be related to endometrium receptivity. The interaction network also showed that proteins related to cell-cell adhesion were down-regulated. Moreover, the results from KEGG pathway analyses are consistent with the protein-protein interaction results. The proteins, including alpha-actinin (ACTN), extracellular matrix proteins, integrin alpha-V, and so on, that are involved in the focal adhesion pathway were down-regulated in the receptive phase compared with the proliferative phase, which may facilitate the implantation of the fertilized ovum. Selected proteins were validated by Western blot analysis and indirect immunofluorescence, including the up-regulation of CKB and down-regulation ACTN in the receptive phase. In summary, our proteomic analysis study shows potential for predicting the endometrial remodeling from the proliferative to the receptivity phase in women, and these results also reveal the key biological mechanisms (such as energy metabolism and focal adhesion) underlying human endometrial receptivity.
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- Qian Chen
- †Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.,‡Center of Reproductive Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- ‡Center of Reproductive Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- §CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- §CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- †Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- §CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, China
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- §CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, China.,∥E-institute of Shanghai Municipal Education Committee, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- †Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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Kang YJ, Lees M, Matthews LC, Kimber SJ, Forbes K, Aplin JD. MiR-145 suppresses embryo-epithelial juxtacrine communication at implantation by modulating maternal IGF1R. J Cell Sci 2015; 128:804-14. [PMID: 25609710 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.164004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Successful implantation requires the synchronization of viable embryonic development with endometrial receptivity. The mechanisms allowing for the initiation of crosstalk between the embryo and the endometrium remain elusive; however, recent studies have revealed that there are alterations in endometrial microRNAs (miRs) in women suffering repeated implantation failure and that one of the altered miRs is miR-145. We assessed the role of miR-145 and its target IGF1R, in early implantation. miR-145 overexpression and IGF1R knockdown were achieved in Ishikawa endometrial cells. Quantitative PCR, western blotting and 3'UTR luciferase reporter assays confirmed that IGF1R is a direct target of miR-145 in the endometrium. Attachment of mouse embryos or IGF1-coated beads to endometrial epithelial cells was used to study the effects of altered miR-145 and/or IGF1R expression on early implantation events. miR-145 overexpression or specific reduction of IGF1R impaired attachment in both cases. An IGF1R target protector prevented the miR-145-mediated reduction in IGF1R and reversed the effect of miR-145 overexpression on attachment. The data demonstrate that miR-145 influences embryo attachment by reducing the level of IGF1R in endometrium.
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- Youn-Jung Kang
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Institute of Human Development, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9WL, UK St Mary's Hospital, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9WL, UK Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford, Level 3, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Institute of Human Development, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9WL, UK St Mary's Hospital, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Centre for Endocrinology & Diabetes, Institute of Human Development, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Institute of Human Development, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9WL, UK St Mary's Hospital, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Institute of Human Development, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9WL, UK St Mary's Hospital, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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Manohar M, Khan H, Sirohi VK, Das V, Agarwal A, Pandey A, Siddiqui WA, Dwivedi A. Alteration in endometrial proteins during early- and mid-secretory phases of the cycle in women with unexplained infertility. PLoS One 2014; 9:e111687. [PMID: 25405865 PMCID: PMC4236019 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 10/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Compromised receptivity of the endometrium is a major cause of unexplained infertility, implantation failure and subclinical pregnancy loss. In order to investigate the changes in endometrial protein profile as a cause of unexplained infertility, the current study was undertaken to analyze the differentially expressed proteins of endometrium from early-secretory (LH+2) to mid-secretory phase (LH+7), in women with unexplained infertility. METHODS 2-D gel electrophoresis was performed to analyze the proteomic changes between early- (n = 8) and mid-secretory (n = 8) phase endometrium of women with unexplained infertility. The differentially expressed protein spots were identified by LC-MS analysis and validated by immunoblotting and immuno-histochemical analysis in early- (n = 4) and mid-secretory (n = 4) phase endometrium of infertile women. Validated proteins were also analyzed in early- (n = 4) and mid-secretory (n = 4) phase endometrium of fertile women. RESULTS Nine proteins were found to be differentially expressed between early- and mid- secretory phases of endometrium of infertile women. The expression of Ras-related protein Rap-1b, Protein disulfide isomerase A3, Apolipoprotein-A1 (Apo-A1), Cofilin-1 and RAN GTP-binding nuclear protein (Ran) were found to be significantly increased, whereas, Tubulin polymerization promoting protein family member 3, Superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn], Sorcin, and Proteasome subunit alpha type-5 were significantly decreased in mid- secretory phase endometrium of infertile women as compared to early-secretory phase endometrium of infertile women. Validation of 4 proteins viz. Sorcin, Cofilin-1, Apo-A1 and Ran were performed in separate endometrial biopsy samples from infertile women. The up-regulated expression of Sorcin and down-regulated expression of Cofilin-1 and Apolipoprotein-A1, were observed in mid-secretory phase as compared to early-secretory phase in case of fertile women. CONCLUSIONS De-regulation of the expression of Sorcin, Cofilin-1, Apo-A1 and Ran, during early- to mid-secretory phase may have physiological significance and it may be one of the causes for altered differentiation and/or maturation of endometrium, in women with unexplained infertility.
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- Murli Manohar
- Division of Endocrinology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Biochemistry, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Endocrinology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Endocrinology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Egea RR, Puchalt NG, Escrivá MM, Varghese AC. OMICS: Current and future perspectives in reproductive medicine and technology. J Hum Reprod Sci 2014; 7:73-92. [PMID: 25191020 PMCID: PMC4150148 DOI: 10.4103/0974-1208.138857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Many couples present fertility problems at their reproductive age, and although in the last years, the efficiency of assisted reproduction techniques has increased, these are still far from being 100% effective. A key issue in this field is the proper assessment of germ cells, embryos and endometrium quality, in order to determine the actual likelihood to succeed. Currently available analysis is mainly based on morphological features of oocytes, sperm and embryos and although these strategies have improved the results, there is an urgent need of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The emergence of the - OMICS technologies (epigenomics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics) permitted the improvement on the knowledge in this field, by providing with a huge amount of information regarding the biological processes involved in reproductive success, thereby getting a broader view of complex biological systems with a relatively low cost and effort.
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- Rocío Rivera Egea
- Andrology Laboratory and Semen Bank, Instituto Universitario, IVI Valencia, Spain
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Metwally M, Preece R, Thomas J, Ledger W, Li TC. A proteomic analysis of the endometrium in obese and overweight women with recurrent miscarriage: preliminary evidence for an endometrial defect. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2014; 12:75. [PMID: 25096020 PMCID: PMC4237937 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-12-75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obese women have been shown to have an increased risk of recurrent miscarriage as well as other adverse reproductive outcomes, but it is yet unclear whether this is due to an effect on the endometrium, embryo or both. The current study employs proteomic analysis to examine for a potential endometrial defect in obese and overweight women with recurrent miscarriage. METHODS Proteomic tissue analysis of 21 endometrial samples obtained In the midluteal phase from 16 women with recurrent miscarriage (obese, n=12 and lean, n=4) and 5 fertile volunteers (Obese, n=2 and Lean, n=3). Proteins were separated using 2-D gel electrophoresis and principle component analysis was used to quantitatively compare protein expression between groups. Protein spots showing significantly altered expression were identified using mass spectrometry. RESULTS Obese and overweight recurrent miscarriage patients had a significantly increased endometrial expression of haptoglobin compared to their lean counterparts (p=0.01). These patients also displayed a significant increase in endometrial expression of transthyretin (p=0.04) and beta- globulin (p=0.04). Principle Component Analysis (PCA) of the studied groups also demonstrated that endometrial samples could be grouped based on differences in the BMI, suggesting that obesity is an independent factor influencing endometrial protein expression. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide preliminary evidence for an alteration in the endometrial protein profile in overweight/obese women with recurrent miscarriage mainly in the form of increased haptoglobin, an inflammatory marker associated with obesity.
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- Mostafa Metwally
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Jessop Wing and Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2SF, UK
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- Department of Biology, Technology Facility, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Biology, Technology Facility, University of York, York, UK
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- Women’s & Children’s Department, Royal Hospital for Women, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Paddington, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Jessop Wing and Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2SF, UK
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Al-Gubory KH, Arianmanesh M, Garrel C, Bhattacharya S, Cash P, Fowler PA. Proteomic analysis of the sheep caruncular and intercaruncular endometrium reveals changes in functional proteins crucial for the establishment of pregnancy. Reproduction 2014; 147:599-614. [DOI: 10.1530/rep-13-0600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The expression and regulation of endometrial proteins are crucial for conceptus implantation and development. However, little is known about site-specific proteome profiles of the mammalian endometrium during the peri-implantation period. We utilised a two-dimensional gel electrophoresis/mass spectrometry-based proteomics approach to compare and identify differentially expressed proteins in sheep endometrium. Caruncular and intercaruncular endometrium were collected on days 12 (C12) and 16 (C16) of the oestrous cycle and at three stages of pregnancy corresponding to conceptus pre-attachment (P12), implantation (P16) and post-implantation (P20). Abundance and localisation changes in differentially expressed proteins were determined by western blot and immunohistochemistry. In caruncular endometrium, 45 protein spots (5% of total spots) altered between day 12 of pregnancy (P12) and P16 while 85 protein spots (10% of total spots) were differentially expressed between P16 and C16. In intercaruncular endometrium, 31 protein spots (2% of total spots) were different between P12 and P16 while 44 protein spots (4% of total spots) showed differential expression between C12 and C16. The pattern of protein changes between caruncle and intercaruncle sites was markedly different. Among the protein spots with implantation-related changes in volume, 11 proteins in the caruncular endometrium and six proteins in the intercaruncular endometrium, with different functions such as protein synthesis and degradation, antioxidant defence, cell structural integrity, adhesion and signal transduction, were identified. Our findings highlight the different but important roles of the caruncular and intercaruncular proteins during early pregnancy.
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Upadhyay RD, Balasinor NH, Kumar AV, Sachdeva G, Parte P, Dumasia K. Proteomics in reproductive biology: beacon for unraveling the molecular complexities. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2012; 1834:8-15. [PMID: 23072795 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2012.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2012] [Revised: 09/10/2012] [Accepted: 10/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Proteomics, an interface of rapidly evolving advances in physics and biology, is rapidly developing and expanding its potential applications to molecular and cellular biology. Application of proteomics tools has contributed towards identification of relevant protein biomarkers that can potentially change the strategies for early diagnosis and treatment of several diseases. The emergence of powerful mass spectrometry-based proteomics technique has added a new dimension to the field of medical research in liver, heart diseases and certain forms of cancer. Most proteomics tools are also being used to study physiological and pathological events related to reproductive biology. There have been attempts to generate the proteomes of testes, sperm, seminal fluid, epididymis, oocyte, and endometrium from reproductive disease patients. Here, we have reviewed proteomics based investigations in humans over the last decade, which focus on delineating the mechanism underlying various reproductive events such as spermatogenesis, oogenesis, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, embryo development. The challenge is to harness new technologies like 2-DE, DIGE, MALDI-MS, SELDI-MS, MUDPIT, LC-MS etc., to a greater extent to develop widely applicable clinical tools in understanding molecular aspects of reproduction both in health and disease.
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- Rahul D Upadhyay
- Department of Neuroendocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, J.M. Street, Parel, Mumbai-400012, India.
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OBJECTIVE To provide a focused review of the scientific literature pertaining to endometrial receptivity. DESIGN Review of the literature and appraisal of relevant articles. SETTING Academic teaching hospital. PATIENT(S) Women with infertility. INTERVENTION(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Critical review of the literature. RESULT(S) Although a consensus has been achieved regarding the existence of a temporally defined period during which embryo attachment and invasion can occur (called the "window of implantation"), reliable methods to assess "receptivity" have not been established or adequately validated. In women with certain gynecologic disorders, including endometriosis, tubal disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome, endometrial receptivity seems to be compromised, leading to infertility and pregnancy loss. The establishment of reliable biomarkers for the detection of defects in endometrial receptivity has been a long-sought goal that remains an elusive target. The validation of endometrial biomarkers will require properly designed and implemented studies based on the recognition that endometrial receptivity defects are not equally distributed in women with endometriosis or these other conditions. CONCLUSION(S) Rapidly advancing technologies are bringing new biomarkers to the clinical arena that promise to further reveal the complexities of the implantation process.
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