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Liu X, Wang Z, Jiang Y, Huang L, Yuan X, Li Y, Jiao N, Yang W, Jiang S. Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Zearalenone Exposure on Uterine Development in Weaned Gilts. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14. [PMID: 36287961 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14100692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to explore the effect of zearalenone (ZEA) exposure on uterine development in weaned gilts by quantitative proteome analysis with tandem mass spectrometry tags (TMT). A total of 16 healthy weaned gilts were randomly divided into control (basal diet) and ZEA3.0 treatments groups (basal diet supplemented with 3.0 mg/kg ZEA). Results showed that vulva size and uterine development index were increased (p < 0.05), whereas serum follicle stimulation hormone, luteinizing hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone were decreased in gilts fed the ZEA diet (p < 0.05). ZEA, α-zearalenol (α-ZOL) and β-zearalenol (β-ZOL) were detected in the uteri of gilts fed a 3.0 mg/kg ZEA diet (p < 0.05). The relative protein expression levels of creatine kinase M-type (CKM), atriopeptidase (MME) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were up-regulated (p < 0.05), whereas aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member (ALDH1A2), secretogranin-1 (CHGB) and SURP and G-patch domain containing 1 (SUGP1) were down-regulated (p < 0.05) in the ZEA3.0 group by western blot, which indicated that the proteomics data were dependable. In addition, the functions of differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) mainly involved the cellular process, biological regulation and metabolic process in the biological process category. Some important signaling pathways were changed in the ZEA3.0 group, such as extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction, focal adhesion and the phosphoinositide 3-kinase−protein kinase B (PI3K-AKT) signaling pathway (p < 0.01). This study sheds new light on the molecular mechanism of ZEA in the uterine development of gilts.
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Obara-Moszynska M, Dzialach L, Rabska-Pietrzak B, Niedziela M, Kapczuk K. Uterine Development During Induced Puberty in Girls with Turner Syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:707031. [PMID: 34295308 PMCID: PMC8290974 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.707031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Most girls and women with Turner syndrome (TS) require estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) to initiate or maintain pubertal development. Most likely, the most fundamental effect of ERT in hypogonadism is the promotion of uterine growth. The optimal ERT model is still being discussed. The present study aimed to assess uterine size in girls with TS in the prepubertal state during and after the induction of puberty and compare it to a healthy population. METHODS The analysis encompassed 40 TS girls. The prepubertal and postpubertal control groups contained 20 healthy girls each. All patients with TS were treated with 17-ß estradiol. Uterine imaging was performed with two-dimensional (2D) transabdominal ultrasound. The uterine volume (UV) and fundocervical antero-posterior ratio (FCR) were calculated in patients with TS before the pubertal induction, after 6-12 months of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), after ≥ 36 months of ERT or ≥ 12 months after menarche. RESULTS The average age of TS patients at estrogen introduction and at the last control visit, when the uterus was considered mature, was 12.9 years and 16.1 years, respectively. The UV in patients with TS at the beginning of ERT was 1.55 ± 1.22 cm3 and was not significantly different from the UV in the prepubertal controls. The mature UV in patients with TS was 31.04 ± 11.78 cm3 and was significantly smaller than the UV of the postpubertal controls (45.68 ± 12.51 cm3, p<0.001). The FCR in girls with TS did not differ significantly from that in the prepubertal and postpubertal control groups, respectively. No prognostic factors could be established for the final UV. By the last control visit, thelarche had advanced in most patients to Tanner 4 and 5 (37.5% and 40%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Before the onset of ERT, patients with TS have a uterus similar in size to that in prepubertal healthy girls. Pubertal induction in patients with TS causes a significant increase in the UV that is detectable after 6-12 months of ERT. The mature uterus is smaller in patients with TS than in the age-matched healthy population.
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- Monika Obara-Moszynska
- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Rheumatology, Institute of Pediatrics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- *Correspondence: Monika Obara-Moszynska,
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- Student Scientific Society of Paediatric Endocrinology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Rheumatology, Institute of Pediatrics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Rheumatology, Institute of Pediatrics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Rheumatology, Institute of Pediatrics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- Department of Gynaecology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Hussain A, Jawaid H, Faisal N, Shah N, Kamal NS. Ruptured Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy Revealed on Emergency Laparotomy: A Case of Primigravida Presenting in a Developing Country. Cureus 2018; 10:e2591. [PMID: 31489271 PMCID: PMC6710493 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Developmental defects in the Mullerian ducts can result in several uterine anomalies including a unicornuate uterus with a rudimentary horn. Pregnancy in a rudimentary horn is extremely rare occurring in 1:76,000-1:160,000 pregnancies. We present a case of an 18-year-old primigravida with a ruptured rudimentary horn pregnancy (RHP) presenting as acute abdomen at 17 weeks of gestation. Hemodynamic instability led us to perform a life-saving emergency laparotomy. A 1.5 liters hemoperitoneum was encountered with a ruptured non-communicating rudimentary horn. Excision of the horn and unilateral salpingectomy was performed. In addition to ectopic pregnancy and appendicitis, rare uterine anomalies must also be considered in patients presenting with an acute abdomen especially after 10 weeks of gestation. Basic diagnostic facilities may not be available in developing countries. Therefore, clinicians must be aware of this rare entity in order to manage such patients efficiently.
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- Afshan Hussain
- Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK
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- Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK
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Elsokkary M, Elshourbagy M, Labib K, Mamdouh A, El-Shahawy Y, Nossair WS, Abd El Fattah O, Hemeda H, Sallam S, Khalaf WM, Ali M, Elsayed M, Kotb A, Abdelhadi R, Etman M, Abd El Aleem M, Samy M, Salama A, Abdelhaleem M, Abdelshafy A. Assessment of hysteroscopic role in management of women with recurrent pregnancy loss. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2017; 31:1494-1504. [PMID: 28412850 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1319925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the hysteroscopic value in the management of intrauterine lesion in women with recurrent pregnancy loss. METHODS This study was done in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital after the approval of the research Ethics Committee, during the period between August 2014 and December 2015 where 200 nonpregnant women with a history of three or more consecutive unexplained first and second trimester miscarriages before 20 weeks were recruited from recurrent miscarriage clinic. A written informed consent was obtained from all women before participation. RESULTS This current study was conducted in Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital during the period between August 2014 to May 2015 a total of 200 women with history of recurrent miscarriage were included in the study. Regarding the results of this study the mean age was 30.5(5.7), the mean number of previous abortion 3(3-5) the mean number of the first trimesteric abortion was 2 with range (2-2) the mean number of second trimesteric abortion was 2 with range (1-2). In this study, 88% of patients were nullipara. It was also found that hysteroscopic findings were found in 58.5%. Uterine anomalies was present in 21%, including septate uterus and intrauterine adhesion (IUAs) were present in 12.5%. Endometrial polyps were present in 8.5%, bicornute uterus in 4.5%, unicornuate uterus in 4.5% while submucous myomas were present in 7.5%. It was found that 48.5% need hysteroscopic intervention including 21% need septectomy 12.5% need adhesiolysis, 6.5% need myomectomy while 8.5% need polypectomy. The study found that no statistically significant difference between patients with normal hysteroscopic finding and patients with abnormal hysteroscopic finding as regard age, time of previous abortion and number of previous abortion. But there was statistically significant difference as regard number of previous delivery and abnormal HSG. CONCLUSIONS It appears that hysteroscopy is a useful tool in the diagnosis and treatment of the causes of recurrent miscarriage that can be performed safely without anesthesia in most cases. The prevalence of uterine anomalies in patients with recurrent miscarriages is 54.5%, septate uterus is the most common anomaly and for this reason uterine anomalies should be systematically assessed in patients with recurrent miscarriage.
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- M Elsokkary
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital , Cairo , Egypt
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Jankowiak H, Kapelański W, Bocian M, Soltész A, Balogh P. Correlation of carcass meat content with development of the reproductive system in sexually immature gilts. Acta Vet Hung 2016; 64:380-389. [PMID: 27653434 DOI: 10.1556/004.2016.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study evaluated the correlation of carcass meat content with the development of the reproductive system in sexually immature gilts of Polish Large White (PLW) and Polish Landrace (PL) breeds. The results, obtained from three groups (I, II, III) of gilts differing in lean meat percentage, indicate an effect on fattening and slaughtering traits as well as on the morphometric characteristics of the uterus. There were statistically significant differences in the values of fattening and slaughtering traits in the groups of gilts tested. Studies on the relationship between morphometric characteristics of the reproductive system and carcass meat content showed that there was a correlation between the weight of the uterus with and without the broad ligament and the meat content of the carcass. The weight of the uterus was higher (P ≤ 0.05) in gilts with lower meat content. The negative influence of high gilt meatiness on development of the reproductive system was more pronounced in PLW gilts.
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- Hanna Jankowiak
- 1Department of Pig Breeding and Horses, Faculty of Animal Breeding and Biology, UTP University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz, Mazowiecka 28, 85-084 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- 1Department of Pig Breeding and Horses, Faculty of Animal Breeding and Biology, UTP University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz, Mazowiecka 28, 85-084 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- 1Department of Pig Breeding and Horses, Faculty of Animal Breeding and Biology, UTP University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz, Mazowiecka 28, 85-084 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- 2Department of Research Methodology and Statistics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- 2Department of Research Methodology and Statistics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate uterine development of women with Turner syndrome (TS) receiving conventional medical care. STUDY DESIGN In a cross-sectional study we used ultrasonography for uterine evaluation in 86 women with TS 18 to 45 years of age participating in an intramural NIH study, and who had abnormal karyotypes in >70% of white blood cells. Outcomes were uterine dimensions and shape. Information on hormone treatment was obtained by personal interview. RESULTS Twenty-five percent had a mature in size and shape uterus, and 31% had an immature uterus, with the remainder in a transitional category. Twenty percent of all participants were not taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the preceding year. The majority on treatment were taking conjugated estrogens (CE) or oral contraceptives (OC). Factors associated with uterine maturity were history of spontaneous puberty and duration and type of HRT, with estradiol-based treatment being the most effective. The age at starting HRT was not a critical factor. CONCLUSIONS Women with TS may develop a normal uterus even at a late start of HRT given adequate duration of treatment and regardless of karyotype.
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- Vladimir K. Bakalov
- Developmental Endocrinology Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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- Diagnostic Radiology Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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- Developmental Endocrinology Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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- Developmental Endocrinology Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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