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Wu R, Li J, Li J, Yan X, Zhou W, Ling C, Ye Y, Chen Q, Li Y. Circular RNA expression profiling and bioinformatic analysis of cumulus cells in endometriosis infertility patients. Epigenomics 2020; 12:2093-2108. [PMID: 33090019 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2020-0291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Aim: To explore the circular RNA (circRNA) profile in cumulus cells from endometriosis-associated infertility patients. Methods: The expression of circRNAs was profiled by high-throughput sequencing. Sanger sequencing was performed to identify the backsplicing site. Six candidate circRNAs and their parental genes were measured in 30 samples by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chainreaction (qRT-PCR). Bioinformatics analysis was performed to predict the functions. Results: A total of 55 upregulated and 41 downregulated differentially expressed circRNAs were detected. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes data indicated that these target genes were mainly involved in cumulus cell growth- and differentiation-related pathways. Hsa_circ_0072391, hsa_circ_0007299 and hsa_circ_0057799 were significantly increased, and hsa_circ_001533 was significantly decreased in endometriosis-associated infertility patients. Conclusion: The differentially expressed circRNAs might be potentially involved in pathophysiology of endometriosis-associated infertility.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rongfeng Wu
- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian 361003, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology & Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal & Wetland Ecosystems, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian 361102, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Research & Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen & Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian, 361003, PR China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian 361003, PR China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian 361003, PR China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian 361003, PR China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian 361003, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Research & Diagnosis of Gynecological Diseases of Xiamen & Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian, 361003, PR China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian 361003, PR China
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Akin EA, Kuhl ES, Zeman RK. The role of FDG-PET/CT in gynecologic imaging: an updated guide to interpretation and challenges. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2018. [PMID: 29520427 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1441-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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All women, during their lifetime, are at risk of developing some form of gynecologic malignancy. The role of FDG-PET/CT has become more established in the management of gynecologic malignancies in the last decade. In this article, we will review the role of FDG-PET/CT in endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and vaginal cancer, by highlighting its strengths and limitations. While the role in initial or pre-operative staging for FDG-PET/CT is controversial, it allows noninvasive detection of equivocal or distant metastases, may alter stage and prognosis, and can guide or help eliminate unnecessary interventions that may not be beneficial. FDG-PET/CT is a useful adjunct to traditional staging with MR and CT.
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Affiliation(s)
- Esma A Akin
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
- Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
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- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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KOBAYASHI HIROSHI, IMANAKA SHOGO, NAKAMURA HARUKI, TSUJI AYUMI. Understanding the role of epigenomic, genomic and genetic alterations in the development of endometriosis (Review). Mol Med Rep 2014; 9:1483-505. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2014.2057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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