scholarly journals Inflamm-Aging: A New Mechanism Affecting Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaoqi Huang ◽  
Chuan Hu ◽  
Haifeng Ye ◽  
Ruichen Luo ◽  
Xinxin Fu ◽  
...  

The normal function of ovaries, along with the secretion of sex hormones, is among the most important endocrine factors that maintain the female sexual characteristics and promote follicular development and ovulation. Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a common cause in the etiology of female infertility. It is defined as the loss of ovarian function before the age of 40. The characteristics of POI are menstrual disorders, including amenorrhea and delayed menstruation, accompanied by a raised gonadotrophin level and decreased estradiol level. Inflammatory aging is a new concept in the research field of aging. It refers to a chronic and low-degree proinflammatory state which occurs with increasing age. Inflammatory aging is closely associated with multiple diseases, as excessive inflammation can induce the inflammatory lesions in certain organs of the body. In recent years, studies have shown that inflammatory aging plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of POI. This paper begins with the pathogenesis of inflammatory aging and summarizes the relationship between inflammatory aging and premature ovarian insufficiency in a comprehensive way, as well as discussing the new diagnostic and therapeutic methods of POI.

2016 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Bachelot ◽  
Carole Nicolas ◽  
Maud Bidet ◽  
Jérôme Dulon ◽  
Monique Leban ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
K P Vidya ◽  
Divya U ◽  
Sithara Satheesan

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as a cessation of ovarian function before the age of 40 years. It is associated with hypoestrogenism and loss of residual follicles, both of which lead to menstrual abnormalities, pregnancy failures, and decreased health-related quality of life. The prevalence of POI is estimated at 1% in the general population. The risk of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) before the age of 40 years is 1 %. The aetiopathology of premature ovarian insufficiency in the majority of cases is unknown and is termed as spontaneous or idiopathic POI. This is a case with signs and symptoms of POI which was developed after the administration of GnRH agonist drugs as a part of treatment of endometriosis. In this single case study, a female of 33 years having complaints of absence of periods since 6 months treated with Ayurveda treatment with pre and post evaluation. The symptoms of secondary amenorrhoea, hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings were relieved after Ayurveda medications and procedures.


Reproduction ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 160 (4) ◽  
pp. R55-R64
Author(s):  
Adriana Di-Battista ◽  
Mariana Moysés-Oliveira ◽  
Maria Isabel Melaragno

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is the cessation of menstruation before the age of 40 and can result from different etiologies, including genetic, autoimmune, and iatrogenic. Of the genetic causes, single-gene mutations and cytogenetic alterations, such as X-chromosome aneuploidies and chromosome rearrangements, can be associated with POI. In this review, we summarize the genetic factors linked to POI and list the main candidate genes. We discuss the association of these genes with the ovarian development, the functional consequences of different mutational mechanisms and biological processes that are frequently disrupted during POI pathogenesis. Additionally, we focus on the high prevalence of X-autosome translocations involving the critical regions in Xq, known as POI1 and POI2, and discuss in depth the main hypotheses proposed to explain this association. Although the incorrect pairing of chromosomes during meiosis could lead to oocyte apoptosis, the reason for the prevalence of X-chromosome breakpoints at specific regions remains unclear. In most cases, studies on genes disrupted by balanced structural rearrangements cannot explain the ovarian failure. Thus, the position effect has emerged as a putative explanation for genetic mechanisms as translocations possibly result in changes in overall chromatin topology due to chromosome repositioning. Given the tremendous impact of POI on women’s quality of life, we highlight the value of investigations in to the interplay between ovarian function and gene regulation to deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms related to this disease, with the ultimate goal of improving patients’ care and assistance.


F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saioa Torrealday ◽  
Pinar Kodaman ◽  
Lubna Pal

Premature ovarian insufficiency is a complex and relatively poorly understood entity with a myriad of etiologies and multisystem sequelae that stem from premature deprivation of ovarian sex hormones. Timely diagnosis with a clear understanding of the various comorbidities that can arise from estrogen deficiency is vital to appropriately counsel and treat these patients. Prompt initiation of hormone therapy is critical to control the unsolicited menopausal symptoms that many women experience and to prevent long-term health complications. Despite ongoing efforts at improving our understanding of the mechanisms involved, any advancement in the field in recent decades has been modest at best and researchers remain thwarted by the complexity and heterogeneity of the underpinnings of this entity. In contrast, the practice of clinical medicine has made meaningful strides in providing assurance to the women with premature ovarian insufficiency that their quality of life as well as long-term health can be optimized through timely intervention. Ongoing research is clearly needed to allow pre-emptive identification of the at-risk population and to identify mechanisms that if addressed in a timely manner, can prolong ovarian function and physiology.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
huihui zhao ◽  
Wenqing Gu ◽  
Huogui Ouyang ◽  
Wenbin Pan ◽  
Hanbin Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterized by a loss of ovarian function before 40 years-of-age and represents a major cause of female infertility. POI is one of the dominant causes of cis-diaminedichloroplatinum (cisplatin, CDDP)-induced reproductive impairment. However, the detailed mechanisms underlying POI induced by CDDP remain unclear. Methods The POI C57B6/J mouse model was created by administering CDDP. The effects of FKBP4 were investigated using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification analysis (iTRAQ), real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. Target prediction was predicted using TargetScan software. Levels of sex hormones were tested using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Results We found that the FKBP4 protein was down-regulated in the ovaries of CDDP model. Target prediction identified FKBP4 as a potential target for miR-483-5p , which was expressed at high levels in both the ovaries and serum of CDDP-POI mice, and in the serum from POI patients. In vitro experiments further confirmed that FKBP4 was the target for miR-483-5p in human cervical cancer cells (HeLa). The overexpression of FKBP4 in human granulosa cells (KGN) alleviated the apoptosis caused by CDDP and the overexpression of miR-483-5p . Furthermore, the overexpression of miR-483-5p in oocytes caused injury to the ovaries, and disrupted the levels of sex hormones in CDDP-POI mice (AMH: P <0.01; E 2 : P <0.01; FSH: P <0.01). Conclusions Analyses showed that miR-483-5p targets the FKBP4 protein in a mouse model of POI induced by CDDP. Elevated levels of miR-483-5p in oocytes aggravated POI induced by CDDP by targeting FKBP4. Overall, our data demonstrate that miR-483-5p was responsible for the underlying pathophysiology of POI induced by chemotherapeutic treatments, such as CDDP.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
huihui zhao ◽  
Wenqing Gu ◽  
Huogui Ouyang ◽  
Wenbin Pan ◽  
Hanbin Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterized by a loss of ovarian function before 40 years-of-age and represents an existing challenge cause of female infertility. POI is one of the dominant causes of cis-diaminedichloroplatinum (cisplatin, CDDP)-induced reproductive impairment. However, the detailed mechanisms underlying POI induced by CDDP remain unclear.Methods: The POI C57B6/J mouse model was created by administering CDDP. The effects of FKBP4 were investigated using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification analysis (iTRAQ), real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. Target prediction was predicted using TargetScan software. Levels of sex hormones were tested using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).Results: We found that the FKBP4 protein was down-regulated in the ovaries of CDDP model. Target prediction identified FKBP4 as a potential target for miR-483-5p, which was expressed at high levels in both the ovaries and serum of CDDP-POI mice, and in the serum from POI patients. In vitro experiments further confirmed that FKBP4 was the target for miR-483-5p in human cervical cancer cells (HeLa). The overexpression of FKBP4 in human granulosa cells (KGN) alleviated the apoptosis caused by CDDP and the overexpression of miR-483-5p. Furthermore, the overexpression of miR-483-5p in oocytes caused injury to the ovaries, and disrupted the levels of sex hormones in CDDP-POI mice (AMH: P < 0.01; E2: P < 0.01; FSH: P < 0.01).Conclusions: Analyses showed that miR-483-5p targets the FKBP4 protein in a mouse model of POI induced by CDDP. Elevated levels of miR-483-5p in oocytes could aggravate POI induced by CDDP by targeting FKBP4. Overall, our data demonstrate that miR-483-5p was responsible for the underlying pathophysiology of POI induced by chemotherapeutic treatments, such as CDDP.


2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-91
Author(s):  
Valentina M. Denisova ◽  
Maria I. Yarmolinskaya ◽  
Karina A. Zakurayeva

Premature ovarian insufficiency is a syndrome characterized by hypergonadotropic ovarian insufficiency and the reduction of ovarian function before age 40. This leads to reproductive failures, metabolic changes, and a decrease in quality of life. Currently, occult and initial forms of premature ovarian insufficiency, which have their own diagnostic features and management tactics, can be figured out. The frequency of this syndrome is between 1.1 and 3.7% and the tendency for incidence to increase can be seen. This article is a literature review of the data available in the PubMed database (20052020), with international clinical guidelines taken into consideration. The genetic causes of premature ovarian insufficiency, clinical signs of this pathology and treatments options for such patients are included into the review. In addition, some features of assisted reproductive technology within this group are described.


Cells ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1453
Author(s):  
Michela Mocchi ◽  
Silvia Dotti ◽  
Maurizio Del Bue ◽  
Riccardo Villa ◽  
Elia Bari ◽  
...  

Regenerative medicine aims to restore the normal function of diseased or damaged cells, tissues, and organs using a set of different approaches, including cell-based therapies. In the veterinary field, regenerative medicine is strongly related to the use of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), which belong to the body repair system and are defined as multipotent progenitor cells, able to self-replicate and to differentiate into different cell types. This review aims to take stock of what is known about the MSCs and their use in the veterinary medicine focusing on clinical reports on dogs and horses in musculoskeletal diseases, a research field extensively reported in the literature data. Finally, a perspective regarding the use of the secretome and/or extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the veterinary field to replace parental MSCs is provided. The pharmaceuticalization of EVs is wished due to the realization of a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP product suitable for clinical trials.


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