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Ahmadi H, Soltani-Zangbar MS, Yousefi M, Baradaran B, Bromand S, Aghebati-Maleki L, Szekeres-Bartho J. The evaluation of PD-1 and Tim-3 expression besides their related miRNAs in PBMCs of women with recurrent pregnancy loss. Immunol Lett 2024; 266:106837. [PMID: 38266686 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a multifactorial disorder, associated with immunologic abnormalities. During pregnancy, the maternal immune system uses different tolerance mechanisms to deal with a semi-allogenic fetus. The expression of immune checkpoints and their related miRNAs in immune cells can ensure pregnancy at the feto-maternal interface by modulating immune responses. This study aims to evaluate the expression of the immune checkpoint molecules PD-1 and Tim-3 on circulating T cells by flow cytometry, that of mir-138 and mir-155 in PBMCs by Real-time PCR, and the concentrations of TGF-β and IP-10 in the sera of women suffering from RPL as well as of gestational age-matched healthy pregnant women by ELISA. The percentage of PD-1 or Tim-3 expressing CD8+ T cells was significantly lower in RPL patients compared to the controls, while there was no significant difference in Tim-3 expression of CD4+ T cells between the two groups. The mRNA of both the PD-1 and Tim-3 genes were downregulated in PBMCs of RPL patients compared to controls, however, the difference was not statistically significant for Tim-3. The concentration of TGF-β was significantly lower and that of IP-10 was significantly higher in the sera of RPL patients than in those of the controls. The relative expression of mir-138 and miR-155 were significantly lower, in PBMCs of RPL patients than in those of healthy pregnant women. These data confirm that by affecting cytokine production, immune checkpoints, and microRNAs play a role in establishing the appropriate local immune environment for successful pregnancy. The wider analysis of immune checkpoints may also yield new biomarkers for the diagnosis and prevention of RPL.
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- Hamid Ahmadi
- Department of Medical Biology and Central Electron Microscope Laboratory, Medical School, Pécs University, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biology and Central Electron Microscope Laboratory, Medical School, Pécs University, Pécs, Hungary; János Szentágothai Research Centre, Pecs University, Pecs, Hungary; Endocrine Studies, Centre of Excellence, Pecs University, Pecs, Hungary; MTA - PTE Human Reproduction Research Group, Pecs, Hungary; National Laboratory of Human Reproduction, Pécs, Hungary.
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de Moura GA, Rocha YM, Moura FLD, Freitas JDO, Rodrigues JPV, Gonçalves VP, Nicolete R. Immune system cells modulation in patients with reproductive issues: A systematic review approach. JBRA Assist Reprod 2024; 28:78-89. [PMID: 37962966 PMCID: PMC10936913 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20230044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic literature review to investigate the main immune cells responsible for implantation failures. We selected papers from PubMed, Embase and Virtual Health Library databases. Eligible articles included publications between January 1, 2010 and April 24, 2022. Inclusion criteria were: observational and case-control studies; and the exclusion criteria were: review papers, letters to the editor, abstracts, animal studies and case reports. We extracted the following information: day of collection, number of patients, control group, age of patients, type of sample used, immune cells and cytokines. As main findings in our mapping, we found that in peripheral blood, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD16+, CD56+, CD57+, CD69+, CD154+, CD158a+, NKp46 cells were increased and the CD4+, CD45+, Foxp3 and NKp46 markers were reduced. From the endometrial biopsies, there was an increase in CD3+, CD4+, CD5+, CD8+, CD16+, CD25+, CD45+, CD56+, CD57+, CD68+, CD127+ and a reduction in CD45+, CD56+, NKp46 and FoxP3 cells. Cytokines found increased in peripheral blood included IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, INF-γ, TGF-ß, TNF-α; while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-35, FoxP3, TGF-ß, SOCS3 were reduced. As for the biopsies, there was an increase in IL-2, IL-6, IL-17, IL-22, IL-23, INF-A1, INF-B1, INF-γ, TNF-R and a reduction in IL-6, IL-10, INF-γ, TGFß, TNF-α. We concluded that immune cells can be modulated during pregnancy failure, but further studies are needed to elucidate the modulating effect of the immune system on the endometrium of these patients.
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- Gabriel Acácio de Moura
- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF) Federal
University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ CEARÁ), Eusébio, CE,
Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF) Federal
University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ CEARÁ), Eusébio, CE,
Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF) Federal
University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ CEARÁ), Eusébio, CE,
Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF) Federal
University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ CEARÁ), Eusébio, CE,
Brazil
- North Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), State University
of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPGCF) Federal
University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ CEARÁ), Eusébio, CE,
Brazil
- North Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), State University
of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Wen B, Liao H, Lin W, Li Z, Ma X, Xu Q, Yu F. The Role of TGF-β during Pregnancy and Pregnancy Complications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16882. [PMID: 38069201 PMCID: PMC10706464 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), a multifunctional cytokine, is one of the most important inflammatory cytokines closely related to pregnancy. It plays significant roles in hormone secretion, placental development, and embryonic growth during pregnancy. TGF-β is implicated in embryo implantation and inhibits the invasion of extraepithelial trophoblast cells. It also moderates the mother-fetus interaction by adjusting the secretion pattern of immunomodulatory factors in the placenta, consequently influencing the mother's immune cells. The TGF-β family regulates the development of the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems by regulating gene expression. Furthermore, TGF-β has been associated with various pregnancy complications. An increase in TGF-β levels can induce the occurrences of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus, while a decrease can lead to recurrent miscarriage due to the interference of the immune tolerance environment. This review focuses on the role of TGF-β in embryo implantation and development, providing new insights for the clinical prevention and treatment of pregnancy complications.
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- Baohong Wen
- Basic Medical Experiment Teaching Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (B.W.); (H.L.); (W.L.); (Z.L.); (X.M.)
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- Basic Medical Experiment Teaching Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (B.W.); (H.L.); (W.L.); (Z.L.); (X.M.)
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- Basic Medical Experiment Teaching Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (B.W.); (H.L.); (W.L.); (Z.L.); (X.M.)
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- Basic Medical Experiment Teaching Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (B.W.); (H.L.); (W.L.); (Z.L.); (X.M.)
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- Basic Medical Experiment Teaching Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (B.W.); (H.L.); (W.L.); (Z.L.); (X.M.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, Department of Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Basic Medical Experiment Teaching Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (B.W.); (H.L.); (W.L.); (Z.L.); (X.M.)
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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Banjar S, Kadour E, Khoudja R, Ton-Leclerc S, Beauchamp C, Beltempo M, Dahan MH, Gold P, Jacques Kadoch I, Jamal W, Laskin C, Mahutte N, Reinblatt SL, Sylvestre C, Buckett W, Genest G. Intravenous immunoglobulin use in patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss. Am J Reprod Immunol 2023; 90:e13737. [PMID: 37491929 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13737] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
Abstract
PROBLEM Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects up to 4% of couples attempting to conceive. RPL is unexplained in over 50% of cases and no effective treatments exist. Due to the immune system's pivotal role during implantation and pregnancy, immune-mediated RPL may be suspected and immunomodulatory treatments like intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) have been administered but remain controversial. The goal of our study was to evaluate our center's 6 year-outcomes and to develop a framework for IVIg use in RPL. METHOD OF THE STUDY Retrospective, single-center cohort study. All patients having received IVIg for unexplained RPL at the McGill Reproductive Immunology Clinic (MRIC) from January 2014 to December 2020 were included if maternal age was <42 years, body mass index (BMI) < 35 kg/m2 , non-smoker and having had ≥3 consecutive RPL despite previous treatment with aspirin and progesterone. IVIg 0.6-0.8 g/kg was given prior to conception and monthly during pregnancy until 16-20 weeks' gestation. We compared IVIg treated patient's outcomes to a separate "natural history cohort". This cohort was composed of patients consulting at the McGill recurrent pregnancy loss clinic and the MRIC over a 2-year period (January 2020 to December 2021) with similar inclusion criteria as the treatment cohort but did not receive IVIg or other immunomodulatory treatments. The association of IVIg with outcomes (compared to no IVIg) was evaluated among the groups of patients with primary RPL and secondary RPL. The primary outcome was live birth rate (LBR), secondary outcomes included IVIg safety, obstetrical, and neonatal complications. RESULTS Among 169 patients with unexplained RPL that were included in the study, 111 had primary RPL (38 exposed to IVIg and 83 controls) and 58 had secondary RPL (nine exposed to IVIG and 49 controls). Among patients with primary RPL (n = 111), the LBR was 64.3% (18/28) among patient exposed to IVIg compared to 43.4% (36/83) in controls (p = 0.079); regression analysis adjusting for BMI and number of previous miscarriages showed benefit favoring the use of IVIg (OR = 3.27, CI 95% (1.15-10.2), p = 0.03) when evaluating for live birth. In the subgroup of patients with ≥5 previous RPL and primary RPL (n = 31), IVIg was associated with higher LBR compared to control (10/15 (66.7%) vs. 3/16 (18.8%); p = 0.0113) but not the in the sub-group of patients with <5 miscarriages and primary RPL (8/13 (61.5%) vs. 33/67 (49.3%); p = 0.548). IVIG treatment did not improve LBR in patients with secondary RPL in our study (3/9 (33.3%) vs. 23/49 (47%); p = 0.495). There were no serious adverse events in the IVIg treatment group, obstetrical/neonatal complications were similar between groups. CONCLUSION IVIg may be an effective treatment for patients with RPL if appropriately used in specific groups of patients. IVIg is a blood product and subject to shortages especially with unrestricted off-label use. We propose considering IVIg in well-selected patients with high order RPL who have failed standard medical therapy. Further mechanistic studies are needed to understand immune-mediated RPL and IVIg's mode of action. This will enable further refinement of treatment criteria and the development of standardized protocol for its use in RPL.
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- Shorooq Banjar
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Rishon-Le-Zion, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Ovo Clinic, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
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- Division of Neonatology, Montreal Children's Hospital - McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Ovo Clinic, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
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- Clinique OVO, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- TRIO Fertility, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Deptartments of Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- The Montreal Fertility Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Ovo Clinic, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- McGill University Health Care Reproductive Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Li W, Liu M, Zhou M, Zhou X, Zhang D, Duan J, Zhang A, Xu B. Downregulation of SEPTIN11 inhibits endometrial epithelial cell adhesive function in patients with elevated peripheral blood natural killer cell counts. Reprod Biomed Online 2023; 47:103203. [PMID: 37349244 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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RESEARCH QUESTION What is the underlying mechanism of IVF and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) failure in patients with elevated peripheral blood natural killer cell (pNK) counts? DESIGN Patients undergoing IVF-ET cycles for tubal obstruction or pelvic adhesion (n = 486) were assigned to three groups: high (CD56+CD16+pNK >30% [n = 49]); medium (15< CD56+CD16+pNK ≤30% [n = 211]); and normal pNK groups (5≤ CD56+CD16+pNK ≤15% [n = 226]). Their general condition, previous pregnancy history and IVF outcomes were compared. Uterine fluid and endometrial tissue from patients in the high and normal pNK groups were collected during the mid-secretory phase and studied to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying impaired endometrial receptivity. RESULTS The highest incidence of IVF-ET cycles (P < 0.0001) and biochemical pregnancy losses (P < 0.0001), and lowest implantation and clinical pregnancy rates (both P < 0.0001), were observed in patients with pNK over 30%. No significant difference was found in the number of previous miscarriages and rate of spontaneous miscarriage in IVF outcomes. Lower Septin11 (SEPT11) expression in the uterine fluid and endometrial epithelial cells (EEC), and higher endometrial IFN-γ, was observed in patients with high pNK. Ishikawa cell and human endometrial epithelial cell (HEEC) adhesion was inhibited after SEPT11 knock-down. Elevated IFN-γ decreased the SEPT11 protein levels in Ishikawa cells and HEECs. CONCLUSIONS CD56+CD16+pNK above 30% may be a threshold for adverse IVF-ET outcomes. Low SEPT11 expression in EEC inhibits cell adhesion, which may cause impaired endometrial receptivity in patients with elevated pNK. The level of SEPT11 in mid-secretory uterine fluid could serve as a non-invasive marker to assess endometrial receptivity in these patients.
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- Wenzhu Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Histoembryology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Pourakbari R, Parhizkar F, Soltani-Zangbar MS, Samadi P, Zamani M, Aghebati-Maleki L, Motavalli R, Mahmoodpoor A, Jadidi-Niaragh F, Yousefi B, Kafil HS, Hojjat-Farsangi M, Danaii S, Yousefi M. Preeclampsia-Derived Exosomes Imbalance the Activity of Th17 and Treg in PBMCs from Healthy Pregnant Women. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:1186-1197. [PMID: 36155892 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01059-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
Abstract
The disturbance of maternofetal immune tolerance is identified as one of the important issues in the pathology of preeclampsia (PE). PE exosomes are believed to possess significant roles in immune abnormalities. In this study, to assess the possible effects of PE exosomes in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia patients, exosomes were isolated from the serum of PE patients and incubated with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of healthy pregnant women. Also, exosomes from healthy pregnant women were utilized as the control. Th17/Treg ratio in PE and healthy pregnant women and the effects of PE exosomes on expression level of Th17 and Treg transcription factors, as well as their related cytokines in PBMCs of healthy pregnant women, were evaluated. A significant decrease in Treg cell number and increase in Th17 cells and Th17/Treg ratio were observed in PE patients. Following PE-exosome intervention, a significant increase in mRNA expression level of RORγt, IL-17, IL-23, IL-1β, and IL-6, and significant decrease in IL-10 and TGFβ were evident. On the other hand, no significant difference in FoxP3 level was detected. Additionally, increased IL-6, IL-17, IL-23, and IL-1β levels and decreased IL-10 level in the supernatant of cultured PBMCs from healthy pregnant women following PE-exosome intervention were exhibited. However, TGF-β level did not change significantly. Based on our findings, PE exosomes are able to alter the activity of Th17 and Treg cells as well as their related gene expression and cytokine profiles. These findings support the probable role of PE exosomes in PE pathogenesis.
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- Ramin Pourakbari
- Student's Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Team, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Molecular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Immune and Gene Therapy Lab, Cancer Center Karolinska (CCK), Karolinska University Hospital Solna and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Gynecology Department, ACECR ART Centre, Eastern Azerbaijan Branch of ACECR, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Department of Immunology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Velikova T, Sekulovski M, Bogdanova S, Vasilev G, Peshevska-Sekulovska M, Miteva D, Georgiev T. Intravenous Immunoglobulins as Immunomodulators in Autoimmune Diseases and Reproductive Medicine. Antibodies (Basel) 2023; 12:antib12010020. [PMID: 36975367 PMCID: PMC10045256 DOI: 10.3390/antib12010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Intravenous administration of immunoglobulins has been routinely used for more than 60 years in clinical practice, developed initially as replacement therapy in immunodeficiency disorders. Today, the use of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIGs) is embedded in the modern algorithms for the management of a few diseases, while in most cases, their application is off-label and thus different from their registered therapeutic indications according to the summary of product characteristics. In this review, we present the state-of-the-art use of IVIGs in various autoimmune conditions and immune-mediated disorders associated with reproductive failure, as approved therapy, based on indications or off-label. IVIGs are often an alternative to other treatments, and the administration of IVIGs continues to expand as data accumulate. Additionally, new insights into the pathophysiology of immune-mediated disorders have been gained. Therefore, the need for immunomodulation has increased, where IVIG therapy represents an option for stimulating, inhibiting and regulating various immune processes.
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- Tsvetelina Velikova
- Medical Faculty, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, 1 Kozyak Str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Correspondence:
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- Medical Faculty, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, 1 Kozyak Str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital Lozenetz, 1 Kozyak Str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
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- Clinic of Neurology, UMHAT “Sv. Georgi”, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Medical Faculty, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, 1 Kozyak Str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Lozenetz, 1 Kozyak Str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biology, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, 8 Dragan Tzankov Str., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
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Parhizkar F, Kiani A, Darzi S, Motavalli R, Noori Dolama F, Yousefzadeh Y, Aghebati-Maleki L, Pia H, Abdollahi-Fard S, Mardi A, Danaii S, Ahmadian Heris J, Yousefi M, Soltani-Zangbar MS. The evaluation of CD39, CD73, and HIF-1 α expression besides their related miRNAs in PBMCs of women with recurrent pregnancy loss. J Reprod Immunol 2023; 156:103820. [PMID: 36758470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.103820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
The molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) are not completely recognized. The present study aimed to assess the molecules associated with ATP catabolism and hypoxia besides their related miRNAs in patients with RPL. The frequency of Th17 and Treg cells in PBMCs of RPL women and healthy pregnant women were evaluated with Flow cytometry. The expression levels of CD39, CD73, and Hypoxia-inducible factor-alpha (HIF-1α), miR-18a, miR-30a, and miR-206 in PBMCs of two groups were measured with real-time PCR and western blotting. Then, serum levels of IGF-1, TGF-β, and HIF-1α were measured by ELISA. Our results indicated a higher (p = 0.0002) and lower (p < 0.0001) frequency of Th17 and Treg lymphocytes in RPL women, respectively. The expression level of CD39 decreased in PBMCs of RPL women whereas the level of CD73 and HIF-α increased (p = 0.0010, 0.0023, 0.0006 respectively). The results of CD39 and CD37 were also confirmed by protein analysis (p = 0.0047, 0.0364 respectively). Almost, the same results for CD39 and CD73 expression at mRNA and protein levels were observed in isolated Treg cells. Moreover, we found the higher expression of miR-206 and miRNA-30a (p = 0.0038, 0.0123), but the lower expression of miRNA-18a (p = 0.0101) in RPL. The concentration level of IGF-1, and TGF-β reduced (p = 0.0017, 0.0065 respectively) while the level of HIF-α elevated (p = 0.0235) in serum samples of RPL. In conclusion, we observed the dysregulation of molecules that are involved in ATP catabolism and hypoxia, including CD39, CD73, and HIF-1a which is related to miR-18a, miR-30a, and miR-206 change in RPL women. It may be potentially used for RPL prognosis by more comprehensive future studies.
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- Forough Parhizkar
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gynecology Department, Eastern Azerbaijan ACECR ART center, Eastern Azerbaijan branch of ACECR, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Pediatric Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Sarkesh A, Sorkhabi AD, Parhizkar F, Soltani-Zangbar MS, Yousefi M, Aghebati-Maleki L. The immunomodulatory effect of intradermal allogeneic PBMC therapy in patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion. J Reprod Immunol 2023; 156:103818. [PMID: 36746007 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.103818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND There has been limited study on the impact of PBMC therapy in RSA patients with immunological disorders such as Th17 and Treg cell dysregulation, as well as their associated factors. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of PBMC therapy in modulating immune cell frequency, cytokine production, transcription factors, and miRNAs implicated in the regulation of their function, as well as their potential superiority to routine treatments. METHODS Fifty RSA women who had received PBMCs and 50 matched-paired control RSA women who had received the routine treatments were recruited and followed for three months. The frequencies of Th17, Treg, NK, and B cells were assessed using flow cytometry. Thereafter, the gene expression level of the transcription factors and related miRNAs of Treg cell and Th17 cell was quantified using RT-PCR. Then ELISA was employed to assess the cytokine production of Th17 and Treg cells. Finally, the live birth rate and miscarriage rate were evaluated as clinical outcomes in this study. RESULTS Flow cytometry analysis revealed that PBMC therapy significantly reduces the frequencies of Th17 and NK cells while enhancing the frequency of Treg cells. RT-PCR analysis confirmed that PBMC therapy significantly downregulates RORγt and upregulates FoxP3. Likewise, RT-PCR analysis showed that PBMC therapy reduces the expression of miR-25, miR-155, and miR-326 while increasing the expression of miR-10a. ELISA results demonstrated that PBMC therapy considerably decreases the concentration of inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-17, and TNF-α and enhances the concentration of anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and TGF-β. Following PBMC therapy live birth rate raised while miscarriage rate reduced. CONCLUSION Our findings suggested that, in contrast to routine treatments, PBMC therapy can significantly modulate the maternal immune system by enhancing the Treg/Th17 paradigm and regulating the expression of Treg and Th17 cell-associated cytokines, transcription factors, and miRNAs. This treatment also can increase the live birth rate in RSA patients.
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- Aila Sarkesh
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Rezayat F, Esmaeil N, Rezaei A. Potential Therapeutic Effects of Human Amniotic Epithelial Cells on Gynecological Disorders Leading to Infertility or Abortion. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2023; 19:368-381. [PMID: 36331801 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10464-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The induction of feto-maternal tolerance, fetal non-immunogenicity, and the regulation of mother's immune system are essential variables in a successful pregnancy. Fetal membranes have been used as a source of stem cells and biological components in recent decades. Human amniotic epithelial cells (hAEC) have stem/progenitor characteristics like those found in the amniotic membrane. Based on their immunomodulatory capabilities, recent studies have focused on the experimental and therapeutic applications of hAECs in allograft transplantation, autoimmune disorders, and gynecological problems such as recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA), recurrent implantation failure (RIF), and premature ovarian failure (POF). This review discusses some of the immunomodulatory features and therapeutic potential of hAECs in preventing infertility, miscarriage, and implantation failure by controlling the maternal immune system.
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- Fatemeh Rezayat
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. .,Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. .,Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 81744-176, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Goto H, Kawahata K, Shida A, Nakagane S, Isohata H, Yamazaki Y, Yoshimura Y, Hattori K, Sekiguchi K, Ishikawa R, Onishi Y, Kanai Y, Unno N, Ochiai D. Immunosuppressive therapy before and during pregnancy may improve obstetric outcomes in pregnancy complicated by dermatomyositis with anti-MDA-5 antibody positivity: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health 2023; 37:e00479. [PMID: 36683783 PMCID: PMC9852256 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2023.e00479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Dermatomyositis (DM) is one of the most common autoimmune rheumatic diseases affecting women of childbearing age. Pregnancy may lead to exacerbation of DM, especially of DM with anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene (MDA) 5 antibody positivity, leading to a poor obstetric outcome. Here, we report consecutive pregnancies complicated by DM with anti-MDA-5 antibodies. A 32-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 3 para 1, presented with fetal growth restriction. Emergency cesarean section was performed because of non-reassuring fetal status at 28 weeks of gestation. Two days postpartum, the patient's hand eczema had worsened and she was diagnosed with DM with MDA-5 antibody positivity. Immunosuppressive therapy using corticosteroids combined with tacrolimus was immediately started, suppressing the DM symptoms. Eighteen months later, she became pregnant again but was then negative for anti-MDA-5 antibodies while continuing immunosuppressive therapy. During pregnancy, the titer of the antibody gradually increased, peaked in the second trimester and declined to near normal range through the third trimester. A male infant weighing 2418 g was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Our case demonstrates that controlling of DM activity using immunosuppressive treatment before and during pregnancy may be beneficial to obstetric outcomes.
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- Hiroyuki Goto
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan,Corresponding author at: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan.
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Parhizkar F, Yousefi M, Soltani‐Zangbar MS, Parhizkar Z, Aghebati‐Maleki L, Abbaspour‐Ravasjani S, Motavalli R, Alizadegan A, Mojahedi M, Baharaghdam S, Kamrani A, Danaii S, Talebi M, Jadidi‐Niaragh F, Hamishehkar H, Kafil HS, Mahmoodpoor A, Heris JA. Sirolimus- and cyclosporine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers: Development, characterization, and in vitro evaluation in T-cell profiles of patients with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss. Reprod Med Biol 2023; 22:e12509. [PMID: 36949822 PMCID: PMC10026110 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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Purpose The authors developed nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) loaded with sirolimus (SRL) and cyclosporine (CsA) to improve their therapeutic efficacy in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) patients. Methods Mono-delivery and co-delivery of SRL and CsA by NLCs (S-NLCs, C-NLCs, and S-C-NLCs) were developed. The MTT assay was used to study the optimum dose of formulations. PCR, Western blotting, and ELISA were also conducted. Results Well-designed nanodrugs with a suitable size, zeta potential, desirable encapsulation efficiency drug loading, and cellular uptake confirmed optimum formulations. Based on cell viability, the amounts of SRL and CsA could be reduced greatly due to the co-delivery by NLCs. Following S-NLCs and C-NLCs interventions in T cells of patients with RPL and immune abnormality, a significant difference was observed in transcription factors and cytokine levels of Th1, Th17, and Tregs compared with healthy samples. Thus, a higher level of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-17, and IL-21) and their regulators (T-bet and RORγt), as well as a lower level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10) and its regulatory (Foxp3), were observed. However, no significant difference was found following the S-C-NLCs intervention. Conclusions S-C-NLCs effectively balance the immune responses in peripheral T cells in RPL patients to induce maternal immune tolerance.
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- Forough Parhizkar
- Student's Research CommitteeTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Immunology, School of MedicineTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Stem Cell Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Gynecology Department, Eastern Azerbaijan ACECR ART CentreEastern Azerbaijan branch of ACECRTabrizIran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Immunology, School of MedicineTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Drug Applied Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Anesthesiology Research Team, Faculty of MedicineTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Pediatric HospitalTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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Lapides L, Varga I, Klein M, Rybánska L, Belušáková V, Babál P. When Less Is More – Pipelle Endometrial Sampling for Quantification of Uterine Natural Killer Cells in Patients With Recurrent Implantation Failure or Habitual Abortion. Physiol Res 2022. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Despite recent advancements in reproductive medicine, recurrent implantation failure and habitual abortion remain ongoing issues. One of the most important aspects of successful implantation is the intricate immune response and regulation necessary for the acceptance of the hemiallogenic embryo. The most numerous immune cells in the decidua are uterine natural killer cells (uNK). Studies suggest that changes in the uNK count and physiology may be responsible for the aforementioned pathological conditions. Thus, testing for uNK may provide valuable insights into their pathogenesis. The study compared Pipelle endometrial sampling with conventional curettage to find out whether the less invasive Pipelle method is a viable alternative of tissue collection. Tissue samples from 14 patients obtained by both methods were examined. The average size of tissue samples obtained with Pipelle was 17 mm2, samples obtained with curettage had on average 34 mm2. Using immunohistochemical visualization of CD56 (NK cells) and granzyme B antigens (serine protease-expressing activation state of NK cells), it was found that the average total count of CD56 / mm2 was 115 for Pipelle and 120 for curettage, respectively. The study also proved a correlation between granzyme B positivity and identification of NK cells clusters. The results indicated that Pipelle endometrial sampling seems a suitable method of tissue harvesting for the purpose of uNK cells examination. Pipelle endometrial sampling is safe, cost-effective and can be performed on an outpatient basis without the need of anesthesia or analgesia. Several issues remain yet to be solved: how to standardize the subsequent uNK testing, how to interpret the results and finally yet importantly, how to use this knowledge in personalized treatment protocols.
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- Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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Wei P, Dong M, Bi Y, Chen S, Huang W, Li T, Liu B, Fu X, Yang Y. Identification and validation of a signature based on macrophage cell marker genes to predict recurrent miscarriage by integrated analysis of single-cell and bulk RNA-sequencing. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1053819. [PMID: 36439123 PMCID: PMC9692009 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1053819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Recurrent miscarriage (RM) is a chronic, heterogeneous autoimmune disease that has serious social and personal consequences. No valid and reliable diagnostic markers or therapeutic targets for RM have been identified. Macrophages impact the innate immune system and can be used as diagnostic and prognostic markers for many diseases. We first collected 16 decidua and villi tissue samples from 5 normal patients and 3 RM patients for single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis and identified 1293 macrophage marker genes. We then screened a recurrent miscarriage cohort (GSE165004) for 186 macrophage-associated marker genes that were significantly differentially expressed between RM patients and the normal pregnancy endometrial tissues, and performed a functional enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes. We then identified seven core genes (ACTR2, CD2AP, MBNL2, NCSTN, PUM1, RPN2, and TBC1D12) from the above differentially expressed gene group that are closely related to RM using the LASSO, Random Forest and SVM-RFE algorithms. We also used GSE26787 and our own collection of clinical specimens to further evaluate the diagnostic value of the target genes. A nomogram was constructed of the expression levels of these seven target genes to predict RM, and the ROC and calibration curves showed that our nomogram had a high diagnostic value for RM. These results suggest that ACTR2 and NCSTN may be potential targets for preventative RM treatments.
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- Peiru Wei
- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Immunology and Metabolism for Liver Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- The Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Guangxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (For Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Immunology and Metabolism for Liver Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- The Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Guangxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Immunology and Metabolism for Liver Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- The Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Guangxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Immunology and Metabolism for Liver Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- The Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Guangxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Immunology and Metabolism for Liver Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- The Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Guangxi Medical University, Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
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Shafiei SL, Movassaghpour A, Hosseini SF, Talebi M, Edalati M, Torabi Goudarzi S, Soltani-Zangbar MS, Mehdizadeh A, Yousefi M. The altered expression of homing factors in CD34 + hematopoietic stem cells following G-CSF injection and its effects on transplantation quality in ALL patients. Cell Biol Int 2022; 46:1876-1885. [PMID: 35880847 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11865] [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: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) transplantation is considered a suitable treatment for malignant or nonmalignant hematological diseases. This study aims to investigate the HSCs homing factors in bone marrow (BM) donors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients following granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) injection, as well as the G-CSF effects on BM transplantation quality in these patients. To mobilize HSCs into peripheral blood, G-CSF was used for ALL patient's BM donors. For HSCs counting, CD34+ cells were evaluated in analogous and autologous donors using flow cytometry. The expression of stem cell homing factors in CD34+ cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were investigated using a real-time polymerase chain reaction. Finally, hematological factors after BM transplantation in ALL patients were assessed. According to our results, after G-CSF injection, the level of CD34+ HSCs was statistically increased. Besides, autologous donors showed a higher level of CD34+ cells compared to analogous donors before and after G-CSF injection. Additionally, a higher number of CD34+ HSCs was achieved in the autologous samples following G-CSF injection. Furthermore, after G-CSF injection, the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9 was increased; while, stromal cell-derived factor 1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 expression were decreased. Moreover, the expression of C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4, lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1, and very late antigen-4 in CD34+ cells and PBMCs were decreased. BM transplantation on Day 90 also caused an increased level of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets as compared to the first day; however, no statistical differences were observed in hemoglobin level. In conclusion, G-CSF by altering the expression of HSCs homing factors in ALL donors improves BM transplantation quality in ALL patients.
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- Seyede-Leila Shafiei
- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Tabas, School of Nursing, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Lin JZ, Lin N. Three Oxidative Stress-Related Genes That Associate Endometrial Immune Cells Are Considered as Potential Biomarkers for the Prediction of Unexplained Recurrent Implantation Failure. Front Immunol 2022; 13:902268. [PMID: 35720403 PMCID: PMC9203891 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.902268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) represents a new challenge in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Considering the known effects of immune cell regulation on embryo implantation process, as well as our gene set variation analysis (GSVA) results that suggested the association between RIF and pathways of oxidative stress and immune responses, we hypothesized that oxidative stress- related genes (OSGs) associated with aberrant immunological factor may represent novel biomarkers for unexplained RIF. We therefore screened out the immune cell coexpressed OSGs by performing CIBERSORT, LM22 matrix and Pearson correlation, followed by constructing an OSG signature by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. Three OSGs (AXL, SLC7A11 and UBQLN1) were then identified to establish a RIF risk signature, which showed high ability to discriminating RIF from fertile control. A nomogram was established, with a free online calculator for easier clinical application. Finally, Chilibot, protein-protein interaction analysis and BioGPS were sequentially applied for the investigation of functional relationships of these three genes with RIF and other OSGs, as well as their expression abundance across different human tissues. In conclusion, we identified an OSG signature that are relevant novel markers for the occurrence of unexplained RIF.
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- Jia-zhe Lin
- Neurosurgical Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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Nouri N, Aghebati-Maleki L, Yousefi M. Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A Promising Tool in the Treatment of pre mature ovarian failure. J Reprod Immunol 2021; 147:103363. [PMID: 34450435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2021.103363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Despite being rare, primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a significant cause of infertility and deficiency of ovarian hormone in women. Several health risks are also associated with POI, which include dry eye syndrome, reduced density of bones and enhanced fracture risks, troublesome menopausal symptoms, early development of cardiovascular disease, and psychological effects such as declined cognition, reduced perceived psychological support, anxiety, and depression. Replacing premenopausal levels of ovarian sex steroids through proper hormone replacement therapy could improve the quality of life for POI women and ameliorate related health risks. Herein, POI and its complications, in addition to hormone replacement therapies, which are safe and effective, are discussed. It is proposed that the use of HRT) Hormone replacement therapy (formulations which mimic normal production of ovarian hormones could reduce POI-associated morbidity rates if they are continued by the age 50, which is approximately the natural age of menopause. Particular populations of POI women are also addressed, which include those with enhanced risk of ovarian or breast cancer, those with Turner syndrome, those approaching natural menopause, and those who are breastfeeding. It is generally predicted that stem cell-based therapies would be both safe and effective. In fact, several types of cells have been described as safe, though their effectiveness and therapeutic application are yet to be defined. Several factors exist which could affect the results of treatment, such as cell handling, ex-vivo preparation strategies, variations in tissue of origin, potency, and immunocompatibility. Accordingly, cell types potentially effective in regenerative medicine could be recognized. Notably, products of MSCs from various sources of tissues show different levels of regenerative capabilities. The ultimate focus of the review is on adipose tissue-derive MCSs (ADMSCs), which possess exceptional features such as general availability, great ability to proliferate and differentiate, immunomodulatory capabilities, and low immunogenicity.
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- Narges Nouri
- Student's Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran.
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