Wen-Chung Wang, Tai-Cheng Hou, Chen-Yun Kuo, Yen-Chein Lai
{"title":"Amplifications of EVX2 and HOXD9-HOXD13 on 2q31 in mature cystic teratomas of the ovary identified by array comparative genomic hybridization may explain teratoma characteristics in chondrogenesis and osteogenesis.","authors":"Wen-Chung Wang, Tai-Cheng Hou, Chen-Yun Kuo, Yen-Chein Lai","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01458-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01458-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Teratomas are a common type of germ cell tumor. However, only a few reports on their genomic constitution have been published. The study of teratomas may provide a better understanding of their stepwise differentiation processes and molecular bases, which could prove useful for the development of tissue-engineering technologies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the present study, we analyzed the copy number aberrations of nine ovarian mature cystic teratomas using array comparative genomic hybridization in an attempt to reveal their genomic aberrations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The many chromosomal aberrations observed on array comparative genomic hybridization analysis reveal the complex genetics of this tumor. Amplifications and deletions of large DNA fragments were observed in some samples, while amplifications of EVX2 and HOXD9-HOXD13 on 2q31.1, NDUFV1 on 11q13.2, and RPL10, SNORA70, DNASE1L1, TAZ, ATP6AP1, and GDI1 on Xq28 were found in all nine mature cystic teratomas.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our results indicated that amplifications of these genes may play an important etiological role in teratoma formation. Moreover, amplifications of EVX2 and HOXD9-HOXD13 on 2q31.1, found on array comparative genomic hybridization, may help to explain the characteristics of teratomas in chondrogenesis and osteogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11193297/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141437041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jie Li, Zhong Lin, Sien Mo, Shujia Wang, Yanmei Li, Qiuling Shi
{"title":"Pretreatment with or without GnRH-agonist before frozen-thawed embryo transfer in patients with PCOS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Jie Li, Zhong Lin, Sien Mo, Shujia Wang, Yanmei Li, Qiuling Shi","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01410-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01410-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study was aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy of artificial cycle-prepared frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) with or without gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) pretreatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The analysis was carried out by searching the PubMed, EMBASE, and CNKI databases with a combination of keywords before October 2021. The available studies of the effects of GnRH-a pretreatment or no pretreatment on FET in PCOS patients were considered. The risk ratios (RRs) or standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated with using subgroups and sensitivity analysis. The quality evaluation for this analysis was followed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventeen studies including 3646 women were analyzed. GnRH-a pretreatment was significantly associated with a higher implantation rate (RR = 1.12, 95%CI: 1.00-1.24) and clinical pregnancy rate (RR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.08-1.32) than the placebo. Moreover, in the GnRH-a pretreatment group, significant differences were detected for increasing the endometrium thickness among PCOS patients (SMD = 0.56, 95%CI: 0.20-0.92). However, for RCTs subgroup, no differences were observed, even after sensitivity analyses. In addition, the miscarriage rates, ectopic pregnancy rates, multiple pregnancy rates, and live birth rates were similar in both two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Endometrial preparation using GnRH agonist pretreatment prior to FET seems to be the better choice for PCOS patients. However, well-designed RCTs are required for confirmation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11193291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141437043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The experıance of tertıary center for adult granulosa cell tumor: whıch factors predıct survival?","authors":"Mustafa Şahin, Tufan Arslanca, Yeşim Özkaya Uçar, Gülşah Tiryaki Güner, İlker Selçuk, Hakan Raşit Yalçın","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01453-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01453-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This retrospective study aims to evaluate the clinical course and long-term outcomes of patients diagnosed with adult granulosa cell tumors (AGCT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study analyzed a cohort of 112 AGCT patients with a median follow-up of 87 months. Data regarding disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS), recurrence rates, and prognostic factors were collected and analyzed. Surgical interventions, including lymphadenectomy and cytoreductive surgery, were assessed for their impact on outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed favorable long-term outcomes, with a 5-year DFS of 85% and a 10-year DFS of 83%. Additionally, a 5-year OS of 100% and a 10-year OS of 96% were observed. Recurrence occurred in 13.4% of cases, with advanced stage and positive peritoneal cytology identified as independent poor prognostic factors for DFS. Lymph node involvement was rare, and routine lymphadenectomy did not improve outcomes. Conservative surgery showed comparable DFS rates to definitive surgery in early-stage disease. However, cytoreductive surgery was crucial for advanced and recurrent tumors, with complete tumor resection enhancing survival outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study underscores the importance of vigilant follow-up and individualized treatment strategies for AGCT patients. Despite the retrospective nature of the analysis, the substantial patient cohort and meticulous surgical interventions contribute valuable insights into AGCT management. Prospective multicenter studies are warranted to further elucidate prognostic factors and optimize treatment approaches for this rare malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11188198/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141427022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High expression levels of centromere protein O participates in cell proliferation of human ovarian cancer.","authors":"Li-Hui Si, Guang-Chao Sun, Zi-Wei Liu, Shi-Yu Gu, Chu-Han Yan, Jin-Yuan Xu, Yan Jia","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01452-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01452-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ovarian cancer is a common malignant tumor in women, with a high mortality rate ranking first among gynecological tumors. Currently, there is insufficient understanding of the causes, pathogenesis, recurrence and metastasis of ovarian cancer, and early diagnosis and treatment still face great challenges. The sensitivity and specificity of existing ovarian cancer screening methods are still unsatisfactory. Centromere protein O (CENP-O) is a recently discovered structural centromere protein that is involved in cell death and is essential for spindle assembly, chromosome separation, and checkpoint signaling during mitosis. The abnormal high expression of CENP-O was detected in various tumors such as bladder cancer and gastric cancer, and it participates in the regulation of tumor cell proliferation. In this study, we detect the expression abundance of CENP-O mRNA in different ovarian cancer cells ( ES-2, A2780, Caov-3, OVCAR-3 and SK-OV-3). The biological function changes of cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected and the role of CENP-O in ovarian cancer cell proliferation and apoptosis was explored by knocking down the expression of CENP-O gene. The results showed that CENP-O gene was significantly expressed in 5 types of ovarian cancer cell lines. After knocking down the CENP-O gene, the proliferation and cloning ability of ovarian cancer cells decreased, and the apoptosis increased. This study indicates that CENP-O has the potential to be a molecular therapeutic target, and downregulating the expression of CENP-O gene can break the unlimited proliferation ability of cancer cells and promote their apoptosis, providing a foundation and new ideas for subsequent molecular mechanism research and targeted therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11184697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141419520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Autoimmune thyroid disease and ovarian hypofunction: a review of literature.","authors":"Ru Wang, Youyuan Lv, Tao Dou, Qian Yang, Chunxiao Yu, Qingbo Guan","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01451-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01451-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thyroid hormones(THs) are essential for the proper functioning of the ovaries, and multiple studies have shown that thyroid abnormalities, especially during adolescence and reproductive age, can lead to lifelong ovarian dysfunction. Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD), one of the most common organ specific autoimmune diseases, is mainly mediated by cellular autoimmune reactions, and has strong inflammatory infiltration and immune active cells, including chemokines and cytokines, which are important components of ovarian aging. This suggests that autoimmune and inflammatory molecular processes may play a role in the emergence of ovarian dysfunction. The purpose of this review is to summarize recent in vivo and in vitro evidence of a complex relationship between AITD and ovarian dysfunction. AITD is closely related to the decline of ovarian function from the perspective of antibody, cytokine, oxidative stress, and genetic factors. Finally, some of the currently known treatments for AITD and hypo ovarian disease are summarized.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11177435/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141321041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lingxiao Zou, Waixing Li, Dabao Xu, Shujuan Zhu, Bin Jiang
{"title":"Correction: Alteration of the N<sup>6</sup>‑methyladenosine methylation landscape in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome.","authors":"Lingxiao Zou, Waixing Li, Dabao Xu, Shujuan Zhu, Bin Jiang","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01447-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01447-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11161927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141293493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiao Li, Zhen Zheng, Wanzhen Zhou, Huixian Huang, Yang Zhou, Qinyang Xu, Xiaolu Zhu, Yincheng Teng
{"title":"HOXB2 promotes cisplatin resistance by upregulating lncRNA DANCR in ovarian cancer.","authors":"Xiao Li, Zhen Zheng, Wanzhen Zhou, Huixian Huang, Yang Zhou, Qinyang Xu, Xiaolu Zhu, Yincheng Teng","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01424-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01424-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ovarian cancer (OV) is a highly fatal malignant disease that commonly manifests at an advanced stage. Drug resistance, particularly platinum resistance, is a leading cause of treatment failure because first-line systemic chemotherapy primarily relies on platinum-based regimens. By analyzing the gene expression levels in the Cancer Genome Atlas database, Genotype-Tissue Expression database, and Gene Expression Omnibus datasets, we discerned that HOXB2 was highly expressed in OV and was associated with poor prognosis and cisplatin resistance. Immunohistochemistry and loss-of-function experiments on HOXB2 were conducted to explore its role in OV. We observed that suppressing HOXB2 could impair the growth and cisplatin resistance of OV in vivo and in vitro. Mechanical investigation and experimental validation based on RNA-Seq revealed that HOXB2 regulated ATP-binding cassette transporter members and the ERK signaling pathway. We further demonstrated that HOXB2 modulated the expression of long non-coding RNA DANCR, a differentiation antagonizing non-protein coding RNA, and thus influenced its downstream effectors ABCA1, ABCG1, and ERK signaling to boost drug resistance and cancer proliferation. These results verified that high expression of HOXB2 correlated with platinum resistance and poor prognosis of OV. Therefore, targeting HOXB2 may be a promising strategy for OV therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11161928/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141293494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DNA methylation profiles of ovarian cysts resemble ovarian tissues but not endometrial tissues.","authors":"Xiaohui Zhang, Xiaojing Zhao, Jiapo Wang, Yifang Zhang, Jinhong Chen","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01440-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01440-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Endometriosis is a heritable, complex chronic inflammatory disease, for which much of the causal pathogenic mechanism remain unknown.Despite the high prevalence of ovarian chocolate cyst, its origin is still under debate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prevailing retrograde menstruation model predicts that ectopic endometrial cells migrate and develop into ovarian chocolate cyst. However, other models were also proposed. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have proved successful in identifying common genetic variants of moderate effects for various complex diseases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A growing body of evidence shows that the remodeling of retrograde endometrial tissues to the ectopic endometriotic lesions involves multiple epigenetic alterations, such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and microRNA expression.Because DNA methylation states exhibit a tissue specific pattern, we profiled the DNA methylation for ovarian cysts and paired eutopic endometrial and ovarian tissues from four patients. Surprisingly, DNA methylation profiles showed the ovarian cysts were closely grouped with normal ovarian but not endometrial tissues.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These results suggested alterative origin of ovarian cysts or strong epigenetic reprogramming of infiltrating endometrial cells after seeding the ovarian tissue. The data provide contributing to the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of endometriosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141283900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing angiogenesis and inhibiting apoptosis: evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in a DHEA-induced PCOS mouse model","authors":"Xiaojing Teng, Zhiyi Wang, Xiaolei Wang","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01445-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-024-01445-w","url":null,"abstract":"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread endocrine disorder among women, characterized by symptoms like ovarian cysts, hormonal imbalance, and metabolic issues. This research evaluates the therapeutic potential of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived exosomes (BMSC-Exo) in treating PCOS symptoms within a mouse model. BMSC-Exo were isolated from NMRI mice, characterized using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA), and administered to a PCOS mouse model induced by dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The efficacy of BMSC-Exo was assessed in three groups of mice: a control group, a PCOS group, and a PCOS group treated with intravenous BMSC-Exo. Morphological changes in ovarian tissue were examined by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, apoptosis was determined using the TUNEL assay, and CD31 expression was analyzed through immunofluorescent staining to assess angiogenic activity. The existence of BMSCs-Exo was confirmed via TEM and NTA, revealing their distinct cup-shaped morphology and a size range of 30 to 150 nanometers. H&E staining revealed that BMSCs-Exo treatment improved ovarian morphology in PCOS models, increasing corpora lutea and revitalizing granulosa cell layers, suggesting a reversal of PCOS-induced damage. TUNEL assays showed that BMSCs-Exo treatment significantly reduced apoptosis in PCOS-affected ovarian cells to levels comparable with the control group, highlighting its role in mitigating PCOS-induced cellular apoptosis. Immunofluorescence for CD31 indicated that BMSCs-Exo treatment normalized endothelial marker expression and angiogenic activity in PCOS models, suggesting its effectiveness in modulating the vascular irregularities of PCOS. Collectively, these findings demonstrate the therapeutic potential of BMSCs-Exo in addressing ovarian dysfunction, cellular apoptosis, and aberrant angiogenesis associated with PCOS. The study substantiates the role of BMSC-Exo in mitigating the deleterious effects of PCOS on ovarian tissue, with implications for enhanced follicular development and reduced cellular stress. The modulation of CD31 by BMSC-Exo further highlights their potential in normalizing PCOS-induced vascular anomalies. These findings propel the need for clinical investigations to explore BMSC-Exo as a promising therapeutic avenue for PCOS management.","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141252839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Olena Y Tkachenko, Tobias Kahland, Dimitri Lindenwald, Michael Heistermann, Charis Drummer, Maria Daskalaki, Nancy Rüger, Rüdiger Behr
{"title":"In vitro matured oocytes have a higher developmental potential than in vivo matured oocytes after hormonal ovarian stimulation in Callithrix jacchus.","authors":"Olena Y Tkachenko, Tobias Kahland, Dimitri Lindenwald, Michael Heistermann, Charis Drummer, Maria Daskalaki, Nancy Rüger, Rüdiger Behr","doi":"10.1186/s13048-024-01441-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-024-01441-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus, is an invaluable model in biomedical research. Its use includes genetic engineering applications, which require manipulations of oocytes and production of embryos in vitro. To maximize the recovery of oocytes suitable for embryo production and to fulfil the requirements of the 3R principles to the highest degree possible, optimization of ovarian stimulation protocols is crucial. Here, we compared the efficacy of two hormonal ovarian stimulation approaches: 1) stimulation of follicular growth with hFSH followed by triggering of oocyte maturation with hCG (FSH + hCG) and 2) stimulation with hFSH only (FSH-priming).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 14 female marmosets were used as oocyte donors in this study. Each animal underwent up to four surgical interventions, with the first three performed as ovum pick-up (OPU) procedures and the last one being an ovariohysterectomy (OvH). In total, 20 experiments were carried out with FSH + hCG stimulation and 18 with FSH-priming. Efficacy of each stimulation protocol was assessed through in vitro maturation (IVM), in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo production rates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Each study group consisted of two subgroups: the in vivo matured oocytes and the oocytes that underwent IVM. Surprisingly, in the absence of hCG triggering some of the oocytes recovered were at the MII stage, moreover, their number was not significantly lower compared to FSH + hCG stimulation (2.8 vs. 3.9, respectively (ns)). While the IVM and IVF rates did not differ between the two stimulation groups, the IVF rates of in vivo matured oocytes were significantly lower compared to in vitro matured ones in both FSH-priming and FSH + hCG groups. In total, 1.7 eight-cell embryos/experiment (OPU) and 2.1 eight-cell embryos/experiment (OvH) were obtained after FSH + hCG stimulation vs. 1.8 eight-cell embryos/experiment (OPU) and 5.0 eight-cell embryos/experiment (OvH) following FSH-priming. These numbers include embryos obtained from both in vivo and in vitro matured oocytes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A significantly lower developmental competence of the in vivo matured oocytes renders triggering of the in vivo maturation with hCG as a part of the currently used FSH-stimulation protocol unnecessary. In actual numbers, between 1 and 7 blastocysts were obtained following each FSH-priming. In the absence of further studies, FSH-priming appears superior to FSH + hCG stimulation in the common marmoset under current experimental settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11144324/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141186511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}