Hong-Xing Li, Xiao-Ling Ma, Li-Li Zhang, Tian-Yu Jia, Yi Jin, Shi-Long Xue, Ya-Ming Xi
{"title":"4D quantitative proteomics of ovarian granulosa cells reveals the involvement of oxidative phosphorylation in non-elderly women with diminished ovarian reserve.","authors":"Hong-Xing Li, Xiao-Ling Ma, Li-Li Zhang, Tian-Yu Jia, Yi Jin, Shi-Long Xue, Ya-Ming Xi","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01688-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-025-01688-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study compared the proteomic differences between non-elderly diminished ovarian reserve (DOR, < 35 years) and normal ovarian reserve (NOR) to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind ovarian reserve changes in Poseidon Group III.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) from infertile women with DOR in Poseidon Group III and women with NOR were analyzed using 4D label-free quantitative proteomics. A comprehensive bioinformatics analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in order to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying DOR. The results were subsequently validated by RT-qPCR and Western blot.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, a total of 4,940 proteins were identified. Compared to the NOR group, the non-elderly DOR group showed 63 upregulated proteins and 308 downregulated proteins. Among the differentially expressed proteins, 77 were localized to the mitochondria, representing 28.62% of the total. Key domains, including Pyridine nucleotide-disulfide oxidoreductase, FAD/NAD(P)-binding, and Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase/oxidase C-terminal, showed the highest enrichment in mitochondria, suggesting mitochondrial dysfunction in diminished ovarian reserve. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis indicated that most differential proteins were involved in oxidoreductase activity, immune processes, and coenzyme binding. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis highlighted metabolic pathways and oxidative phosphorylation as the most enriched. Furthermore, it was confirmed that the expression of NDUFS3, NDUFB5, NDUFAF2, UQCRC1, UQCRC2, ATP5L, DAG1, PKM2, and SIRT5 matched the proteomics data.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We present the first data on the protein expression profiles in ovarian GCs from NOR and Poseidon Group III patients using 4D proteomics. The proteins identified in this study could serve as potential novel biomarkers for Poseidon Group III patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"104"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12090654/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110901","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}
Hugo Swenson, Ella Ittner, Lucas Werner, Elisabeth Werner Rönnerman, Claudia Mateoiu, Anikó Kovács, Pernilla Dahm-Kähler, Ghassan M Saed, Szilárd Nemes, Per Karlsson, Toshima Z Parris, Khalil Helou
{"title":"Integrative analysis of epigenetic and transcriptional interrelations identifies histotype-specific biomarkers in early-stage ovarian carcinoma.","authors":"Hugo Swenson, Ella Ittner, Lucas Werner, Elisabeth Werner Rönnerman, Claudia Mateoiu, Anikó Kovács, Pernilla Dahm-Kähler, Ghassan M Saed, Szilárd Nemes, Per Karlsson, Toshima Z Parris, Khalil Helou","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01676-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-025-01676-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a deadly and heterogenous disease comprising five major histotypes: clear cell carcinoma (CCC), endometrioid carcinoma (EC), low- and high-grade serous carcinoma (LGSC, HGSC), and mucinous carcinoma (MC). Despite this heterogeneity, EOC is often treated as a homogenous disease, and reliable screening tests are lacking. Although progress has been made, there is a pressing need for biomarkers to refine patient stratification, guide treatment, and improve outcomes. Here, we elucidated the relationship between DNA methylation and gene expression patterns in EOC to identify histotype-specific biomarkers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Differential DNA methylation and gene expression analyses were performed for 86 early-stage EOC samples after histopathological reclassification stratified by histotype. The correlation between DNA methylation and gene expression was examined, and histotype-specific biomarkers were identified. Hierarchical clustering and predictive machine learning modeling were employed to assess the performance of the histotype-specific biomarkers using four external cohorts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EOC histotypes exhibited distinct epigenetic, transcriptional, and functional profiles, with candidate histotype-specific biomarkers such as CTSE and VCAN effectively distinguishing CCC, HGSC, and MC on the transcriptional level. Gene expression for the candidate biomarkers was found to be reproducible across external cohorts, with histotype-specific differences remaining homogenous.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study identified promising histotype-specific biomarkers for EOC using integrative transcriptomic and epigenomic analysis. Furthermore, these findings indicate that additional stratification or potential reclassification of the EC histotype is warranted in future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"103"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12087105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144101960","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}
Li Dong, Haicui Wu, Fanghua Qi, Wen Chen, Yuan Xu, Min Li, Yuqi Wang, Rugen Yan, Pingping Cai
{"title":"LncRNA NEAT1 participates in diminished ovarian reserve by affecting granulosa cell apoptosis and estradiol synthesis via the miR-204-5p/ESR1 axis.","authors":"Li Dong, Haicui Wu, Fanghua Qi, Wen Chen, Yuan Xu, Min Li, Yuqi Wang, Rugen Yan, Pingping Cai","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01683-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-025-01683-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) affect the biological functions of granulosa cells (GCs) through multiple mechanisms, including epigenetic regulation, transcriptional regulation, post-translational modification, and cell signaling. Our previous study found that lncRNA NEAT1 expression is significantly downregulated in the GCs of patients with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR); however, its exact regulatory mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the role of NEAT1 in GC function and DOR pathogenesis. We determined that the downregulated NEAT1 expression in the GCs of patients with DOR is closely associated with ovarian reserve function and assisted reproductive outcomes. Functional assays revealed that NEAT1 promotes KGN cell proliferation by increasing the proportion of S-phase cells and inhibiting apoptosis. Bioinformatics analysis combined with dual-luciferase reporter assays confirmed that NEAT1 acts as a molecular sponge for miR-204-5p, thereby upregulating ESR1, a direct target gene of miR-204-5p. Additionally, both NEAT1 and ESR1 exhibited significantly different. Mechanistic experiments demonstrated that NEAT1 acts as a competitive endogenous RNA and adsorbs miR-204-5p through molecular sponging, thereby promoting the expression of ESR1 and upregulating the expression of key enzymes (steroidogenic acute regulatory protein and cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1) involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones. This induces estradiol biosynthesis and activates the downstream mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway, increasing the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-related kinase and cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element-binding protein, which collectively drives cell cycle progression, enhances proliferation, and inhibits apoptosis of KGN cells. This suggests that NEAT1 regulates GC proliferation, apoptosis, and steroidogenesis via the miR-204-5p/ESR1/MAPK axis, providing novel insights into the epigenetic mechanisms underlying DOR pathogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"102"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12083023/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144086215","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":"Immunotherapy in young adults with mature cystic ovarian Teratoma-Derived squamous cell carcinoma: a case series.","authors":"Jing Luo, Yu-Xia Gao, Qian He, Wen-Xiang Wang","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01681-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01681-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs), also known as dermoid cysts, are common benign germ cell tumors. These predominantly benign tumors can become malignant, particularly in postmenopausal women; the overall transformation rate of MCTs is 1-2%, accounting for approximately 80% squamous cell carcinoma of cases. Malignant transformation remains exceptionally rare in young adults.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>Herein, we report two cases of squamous cell carcinoma arising from MCTs in a 25-year-old patient, staged FIGO 2018 IIIA1 and IC2 according to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 classification. The results of histopathological examination confirmed squamous cell carcinoma arising from the teratomas. Immunohistochemical staining revealed programmed death-ligand 1 expression. Both patients underwent fertility-sparing surgeries and subsequently received adjuvant chemotherapy in combination with programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) inhibitor immunotherapy. A complete clinical response was ultimately achieved. Patients 1 and 2 were monitored for 29 and 20 months after operation, respectively. A complete response was maintained in Patients1 and 2 for 14 and 16 months, respectively, as of the last follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Squamous cell carcinoma arising from MCTs is exceedingly rare in young adults and exhibits nonspecific clinical manifestations and imaging characteristics, hindering preoperative diagnosis. These tumors display highly aggressive biological behavior and are typically associated with a poor prognosis and a high postoperative recurrence rate. Immunotherapy intervention at diverse different time points for patients at different stages can increase their survival period.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"100"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12076871/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078736","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":"Effects of melatonin in polycystic ovary syndrome: is there Hippo pathway crosstalk?","authors":"Lijun Wang, Yuanyuan Jin, Yuanyuan Zhi, Zhenzhen Li, Meili Wang, Boda Wang, Xinbo Wang","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01642-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01642-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder among reproductive women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo-ovulation and polycystic ovarian morphology. Incorporating complementary medicine alongside traditional lifestyle therapies for PCOS may offer additional benefits for affected women. Melatonin (MT), a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, has emerged as a potential treatment for regulating ovarian function in PCOS. However, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of MT on PCOS need to be elucidated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This review consolidates evidence from randomized controlled trials, original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses regarding MT supplementation in PCOS, with a particular focus on its interaction with the Hippo pathway, to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Current evidence suggests that MT plays a role in modulating PCOS through various mechanisms and is associated with the Hippo pathway. However, several uncertainties and key limitations in the existing literature must be addressed before these treatments can be integrated into standard clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial number: </strong>Not applicable.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"101"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12076993/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078733","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}
Lok Hang Chow, Annabelle M Y Ngai, Cheuk-Yin Tang, Jacqueline H S Lee, Alfred L H Lee, Joshua J X Li, Philip P C Ip
{"title":"Malignant ascites in ovarian cancer is compatible with long-term (10 year) survival with associations to clinicopathological features.","authors":"Lok Hang Chow, Annabelle M Y Ngai, Cheuk-Yin Tang, Jacqueline H S Lee, Alfred L H Lee, Joshua J X Li, Philip P C Ip","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01657-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01657-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Ovarian cancer can present with malignant ascites at initial diagnosis or disease recurrence. Although indicative of advanced disease, the prognosis of malignant ascites is reported to be favorable for ovarian cancers compared to other malignancies. This study aims to detail the survival, in particular long-term (10 year), and predictive clinicopathological factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cases of malignant ascites confirmed by cytology and radiologic/histologic evidence supportive of ovarian primary, over three-decades, were retrieved. Survival data was obtained, and long-term survivors were identified. Corresponding demographical, clinical, biochemical, hematological, serological, and pathological data at onset of ascites were reviewed for survival analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Totally 277 cases were reviewed, with a mean overall survival of 69.3 months, including 27 (9.7%) long survivors. Old age, high-grade histology, low haemoglobin, serum albumin and total protein, long APTT, ECOG score ≥ 3 and prior chemotherapy associated with mortality and shorter overall survival (p = 0.03-<0.01), whereas administration of chemotherapy after onset of ascites correlated with better outcome (p < 0.01). APTT, ECOG score, total serum protein and prior chemotherapy remained independent predictors on multivariable analysis. Remission was common in long survivors, with only one (3.7%) patient dying of disease. Long survival was more common in patients with younger age, low-grade serous and endometrioid histology, lower platelet count, higher serum albumin and total protein, and patients receiving surgical treatment after ascites (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Factors predicting long survival in ovarian carcinoma patients with malignant ascites were age, histology, hematological and biochemical markers, and those with favorable clinicopathological features are compatible with long survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"98"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065197/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023632","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":"Proanthocyanidins delaying the premature ovarian insufficiency through regulatory sirt1-p53-p21 signaling pathway in female germline stem cells.","authors":"Wenbo Wu, Mengying Bai, Wenli Hong, Shuyi Ling, Yuan Li, Yuqing Dai, Ruoxin Weng, Haifeng Wu, Chongyang Ren, Liujuan Zhang, Ziqiong Zhou, Zhisheng Zhong, Xinxin Fu, Yuehui Zheng","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01661-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01661-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>As women age, their ovarian follicle pool naturally declines. However, female germline stem cells (FGSCs) possess a unique ability to differentiate into oocytes and continuously self-renew, providing an effective means of delaying ovarian aging by replenishing the primordial follicle pool. Therefore, activating FGSCs is critical in reshaping and safeguarding ovarian function.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we investigated the biological activity of proanthocyanidins (PACs), natural antioxidants that exhibit anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties beneficial for both male and female reproduction. Our in vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrate that PACs promote FGSCs proliferation while delaying ovarian aging.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PACs increase the number of primordial follicles, primary follicles, corpus luteum while reducing cystic follicles, and elevate estradiol (E<sub>2</sub>) levels along with anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) concentration levels in mice. Additionally, PACs significantly boost FGSCs proliferation time- and dose-dependently by upregulating mRNA & protein expressions for FGSCs-specific markers such as MVH and OCT4 while downregulating p53/p21 via activation of silent information regulator 1(Sirt1) signaling pathway. The effects of PACs on FGCSs were found to be impeded by the Sirt1 inhibitor EX527.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PACS delay premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) through regulating the Sirt1-p53-p21 signaling pathway involving FGSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"97"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144022867","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":"Thrombospondin-1 induces CD8<sup>+</sup> T cell exhaustion and immune suppression within the tumor microenvironment of ovarian cancer.","authors":"Haiyan Liang, Suwei Zhang","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01668-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01668-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ovarian cancer (OC) progression is heavily influenced by the tumor microenvironment (TME), where immune suppression plays a critical role. This study explores the role of thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) in regulating tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), T cell exhaustion, and immune checkpoint expression, as well as its transcriptional regulation by SNF2H.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed THBS1 expression and its clinical significance using publicly available datasets (TCGA-OV, GSE14407) and tissue microarrays containing OC and adjacent normal tissues. In vitro functional studies were conducted using OC cell lines (SKOV3, A2780) and co-cultures with macrophages. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays and RNA interference were employed to investigate SNF2H-mediated transcriptional regulation of THBS1. In vivo, the role of THBS1 in immune suppression was validated using mouse tumor models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>THBS1 was significantly overexpressed in OC tissues and associated with poor prognosis. High levels of THBS1 correlated with increased TAM infiltration, M2 macrophage polarization, and upregulation of immune checkpoints PD-L1 and GAL-3, which contribute to T cell exhaustion. Functional assays demonstrated that THBS1 promotes macrophage recruitment and induces M2 polarization through TGF-β1 and IL-4 signaling. Additionally, ChIP assays identified SNF2H as a transcriptional regulator of THBS1, contributing to its overexpression. In vitro targeting of THBS1 reduced TAM-mediated immune suppression and restored T cell cytotoxicity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study positions THBS1 as a key regulator of the OC TME, linking TAM recruitment and polarization to CD8<sup>+</sup> T cell exhaustion via immune checkpoint modulation. By identifying SNF2H as a transcriptional regulator of THBS1, we offer new insights into its epigenetic dysregulation and suggest potential therapeutic strategies to reprogram the TME and improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"99"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065243/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143998661","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}
Mega Obukohwo Oyowvi, Kehinde Henrietta Babawale, Adedeji David Atere, Benneth Ben-Azu
{"title":"Emerging nanotechnologies and their role in early ovarian cancer detection, diagnosis and interventions.","authors":"Mega Obukohwo Oyowvi, Kehinde Henrietta Babawale, Adedeji David Atere, Benneth Ben-Azu","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01678-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13048-025-01678-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ovarian cancer presents a significant public health challenge, often being diagnosed at advanced stages due to the limitations of current detection methods. This systematic review addresses the urgent need for innovative approaches to enhance early detection and diagnosis of ovarian cancer. We systematically evaluate recent advancements in nanotechnology, focusing specifically on their novel applications and potential in comparison to traditional diagnostic modalities. Our analysis encompasses a wide range of studies investigating nanoparticles, biosensors, advanced imaging techniques, and biomarker detection platforms, with an emphasis on evaluating key performance indicators such as detection rates, turnaround times, and the accuracy of distinguishing cancerous from non-cancerous tissues. Our findings indicate that nanotechnology-based approaches have the potential to significantly improve early detection capabilities for ovarian cancer. Notably, studies on nanoparticle-based imaging techniques and biosensors consistently demonstrate high sensitivity and specificity for identifying ovarian cancer biomarkers, with detection rates exceeding 90% reported for early-stage cancers in several instances. This review underscores the promise of emerging nanotechnologies to transform the landscape of early detection and diagnosis, offering a pathway toward earlier diagnoses, enhanced therapeutic interventions, and improved patient outcomes. We advocate for future research dedicated to the translational efforts required to move these technologies from bench to bedside, ensuring their effectiveness is validated across diverse clinical populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"96"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12057071/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025316","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":"Restoration of TP53 strategy via specific nanoparticles for ovarian cancer therapy.","authors":"Menglei Zhang, Yuanyuan Gu, Fang Shen, Yingxin Gong, Zheng Gu, Keqin Hua, Guannan Zhou, Jingxin Ding","doi":"10.1186/s13048-025-01672-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-025-01672-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The p53 tumor suppressor gene, a master regulator of diverse cellular pathways, is frequently altered in various cancers. Loss of function in tumor suppressor genes is commonly associated with the onset/progression of cancer and treatment resistance. Currently, approaches for restoration of TP53 expression, including small molecules and DNA therapies, have yielded progressive success, but each has formidable drawbacks. Here, we introduced an endogenous nanoplatform to effectively deliver the TP53 protein. Briefly speaking, the endogenous TP53 proteins were fused by the Lamp2b and loaded into extracellular vesicles-based nanoparticles, which could markedly restore the TP53 expression in natural TP53-deficient ovarian cancer (OCs) and subsequently inhibit cell proliferation as well as induce cell apoptosis. Moreover, a well-known biotin streptavidin binding strategy was used to confer the nanoplatform targeting ability. Since mesothelin (MSLN) expressed highly in ovarian cancer, the anti-MSLN nanoplatform were engineered to deliver TP53 proteins to MSLN ovarian cancer and exert the anti-tumor ability. Our findings indicated that restoration of tumor suppressors by the targeting nanoplatform could be promising nanotechnology approaches for potential ovarian cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":16610,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ovarian Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"95"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12054137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143968280","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}