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Matasariu DR, Bausic AIG, Mandici CE, Bujor IE, Cristofor AE, Bratila E, Lozneanu L, Boiculese LV, Grigore M, Ursache A. Effects of Progestin on Modulation of the Expression of Biomarkers in Endometriosis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2036. [PMID: 37509675 PMCID: PMC10377117 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11072036] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Our study aimed to examine the osteopontin (OPN) serum levels and tissue expression of CD44 and OPN in endometriosis-affected women both undergoing and not undergoing progestin treatment, and also to determine their involvement in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. METHODS Using an ELISA kit, we evaluated the OPN serum levels of healthy and endometriosis-affected women both undergoing and not undergoing progestin treatment. Immunohistochemical (IHC) analyses were used to assess the endometriotic tissue expressions of CD44 and OPN. RESULTS There were statistically significant higher OPN serum levels in the healthy control group compared to the women with endometriosis. Furthermore, there were higher OPN serum levels in the endometriosis-affected women undergoing the progestin treatment, but the difference did not reach statistical significance. In comparison to OPN, CD44 expression was significantly higher in all the endometriotic tissue glands and stroma, regardless of the patient's treatment status. Compared to the group receiving therapy, the OPN levels were higher in the endometriosis group not receiving therapy. OPN's robust cytoplasmic expression seemed to be associated with the non-treatment group. CONCLUSION Endometriosis, CD44, and OPN appear to be closely related. This study suggests that endometriosis that has not been treated has an immunological profile distinct to endometriosis that has received treatment.
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- Daniela Roxana Matasariu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Cuza Vodă" Hospital, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Prof. Dr. Panait Sîrbu" Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, 060251 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Prof. Dr. Panait Sîrbu" Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, 060251 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I-Histology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Cuza Vodă" Hospital, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Cuza Vodă" Hospital, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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Zhao M, Zhang M, Yu Q, Fei W, Li T, Zhu L, Yao Y, Zheng C, Zhang X. Hyaluronic Acid-Modified Nanoplatforms as a Vector for Targeted Delivery of Autophagy-Related Gene to the Endometriotic Lesions in Mice. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:918368. [PMID: 35845410 PMCID: PMC9283728 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.918368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This investigation probed endometriosis treatment using targeted nanoparticles (NPs) to modulate autophagic activity. To that end, a novel form of polymer-based NP gene delivery platform consisting of polyethyleneimine (PEI) conjugated to stearic acid (SA) and nucleotides (DNA/siRNAs) and enclosed by hyaluronic acid (HA) was prepared. CD44 is highly upregulated in cystic lesions, and HA–CD44 binding in this specific nanoplatform was used to achieve targeted drug delivery to CD44-expression endometriotic tissues. The expression of autophagy-related genes was modulated to explore the importance of this process in the development of endometriosis. By inducing autophagic activity, we were able to reduce the size of endometriotic cysts and suppress the development of ectopic endometrium. To further confirm the relationship between autophagic activity and this disease in humans and animals, numbers of autophagic vesicles and autophagic protein expression were assessed in lesion tissue samples from patients, revealing there may be consistency between animal and human data. Overall, these data revealed the ability of this (PEI–SA/DNA) HA gene delivery system to regulate autophagic activity and, thereby, aid in the treatment of endometriosis.
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Latifi M, Sani M, Salmannejad M, Kabir-Salmani M, Babakhanzadeh Bavanati H, Talaei-Khozani T. Synergistic impact of platelet rich plasma-heparin sulfate with hydroxyapatite/zirconia on the osteoblast differentiation potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Tissue Bank 2021; 23:669-683. [PMID: 34665403 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-021-09966-0] [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: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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3D porous hydroxyapatite (HA) has been reinforced by zirconia (ZrO2) coating and impregnation with a combination of platelet rich plasma (PRP) as a source of growth factors (GFs) and Heparin sulfate (HS) to sustain the release of GFs. Adipose mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) were characterized by flow cytometry for CD (cluster of differentiation) 44, CD105, CD106, CD34 and CD144, along with checking the multipotency by differentiation into the adipocytes and osteoblasts. Then, they were cultured on the scaffold treated with and without osteogenic media on days 7, 14 and 21. Electron micrograph and PKH staining show that the ADMSCs have a fusiform phenotype in the absence of osteogenic induction. Cell viability assay shows a higher number of the viable cells on the PRP-containing scaffolds than PRP-free scaffolds on day 7. Colorimetric evaluation, quantitative RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry demonstrate that PRP and HS significantly elevate the alkaline phosphatase enzyme activity and also accelerate the production of both early and mid-osteogenic markers, including collagen I and osteopontin expression with and without osteogenic conditions. The PRP-HS also accelerates the expression of the late osteogenic marker, osteocalcin, in both mRNA and protein level expression with a peak on day 21. In conclusion, supplementation of HA/ZrO2 with PRP/HS has a synergistic impact on the ADMSCs, even in the absence of chemical induction. It seems that HA/ZrO2/PRP/HS scaffold provides a higher osteoconductive microenvironment for stem cell differentiation to osteoblasts.
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- Mona Latifi
- Tissue Engineering Lab, Anatomy Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Medical Science and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Lab, Anatomy Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Medical Biotechnology Faculty, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Lab, Anatomy Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Ajdary M, Keyhanfar F, Moosavi MA, Shabani R, Mehdizadeh M, Varma RS. Potential toxicity of nanoparticles on the reproductive system animal models: A review. J Reprod Immunol 2021; 148:103384. [PMID: 34583090 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2021.103384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Over the past two decades, nanotechnology has been involved in an array of applications in various fields, including diagnostic kits, disease treatment, drug manufacturing, drug delivery, and gene therapy. But concerns about the toxicity of nanoparticles have greatly hindered their use; also, due to their increasing use in various industries, all members of society are exposed to the toxicity of these nanoparticles. Nanoparticles have a negative impact on various organs, including the reproductive system. They also can induce abortion in women, reduce fetal growth and development, and can damage the reproductive system and sperm morphology in men. In some cases, it has been observed that despite the modification of nanoparticles in composition, concentration, and method of administration, there is still damage to the reproductive organs. Therefore, understanding how nanoparticles affect the reproductive system is of very importance. In several studies, the nanoparticle toxicity effect on the genital organs has been investigated at the clinical and molecular levels using the in vivo and in vitro models. This study reviews these investigations and provides important data on the toxicity, hazards, and safety of nanoparticles in the reproductive system to facilitate the optimal use of nanoparticles in the industry.
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- Marziyeh Ajdary
- Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, 14965/161, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacky University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Hivechi A, Milan PB, Modabberi K, Amoupour M, Ebrahimzadeh K, Gholipour AR, Sedighi F, Amini N, Bahrami SH, Rezapour A, Hamidi M, Delattre C. Synthesis and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide Encapsulated PCL/Gelatin Skin Substitute for Full-Thickness Wound Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13060854. [PMID: 33802198 PMCID: PMC8000589 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Loss of skin integrity can lead to serious problems and even death. In this study, for the first time, the effect of exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by cold-adapted yeast R. mucilaginosa sp. GUMS16 on a full-thickness wound in rats was evaluated. The GUMS16 strain's EPS was precipitated by adding cold ethanol and then lyophilized. Afterward, the EPS with polycaprolactone (PCL) and gelatin was fabricated into nanofibers with two single-needle and double-needle procedures. The rats' full-thickness wounds were treated with nanofibers and Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and Masson's Trichrome staining was done for studying the wound healing in rats. Obtained results from SEM, DLS, FTIR, and TGA showed that EPS has a carbohydrate chemical structure with an average diameter of 40 nm. Cell viability assessments showed that the 2% EPS loaded sample exhibits the highest cell activity. Moreover, in vivo implantation of nanofiber webs on the full-thickness wound on rat models displayed a faster healing rate when EPS was loaded into a nanofiber. These results suggest that the produced EPS can be used for skin tissue engineering applications.
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- Ahmad Hivechi
- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Materials and Advanced Processing, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591639675, Iran; (A.H.); (S.H.B.)
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1591639675, Iran; (P.B.M.); (N.A.)
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1591639675, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Paramedicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 4477166595, Iran; (K.M.); (A.R.G.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1591639675, Iran;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1591639675, Iran;
- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1591639675, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Paramedicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 4477166595, Iran; (K.M.); (A.R.G.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Paramedicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 4477166595, Iran; (K.M.); (A.R.G.); (F.S.)
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1591639675, Iran; (P.B.M.); (N.A.)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Materials and Advanced Processing, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591639675, Iran; (A.H.); (S.H.B.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom 3716993456, Iran;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Paramedicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 4477166595, Iran; (K.M.); (A.R.G.); (F.S.)
- Correspondence: (M.H.); (C.D.); Tel.: +32-26-50-3681 (M.H.); +33-(0)4-73-40-7423 (C.D.)
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, Clermont Auvergne INP, Institut Pascal, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), 1 Rue Descartes, 75005 Paris, France
- Correspondence: (M.H.); (C.D.); Tel.: +32-26-50-3681 (M.H.); +33-(0)4-73-40-7423 (C.D.)
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Koninckx PR, Ussia A. Regarding “Ultrastructural Investigation of Pelvic Peritoneum in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain and Subtle Endometriosis in Association with Chromoendoscopy”. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2018; 25:344. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tahermanesh K, Fazel Anvari-Yazdi A. Author's Reply. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 25:344-345. [PMID: 29102508 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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