Ovarian Endometrioma Disrupts Oocyte‐Cumulus Communication and Mitochondrial Function, With Melatonin Mitigating the Effects
Lei Ge,
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Yali Yang,
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Yuqing Gao
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Cell Proliferation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
Ovarian
endometrioma
(OEM),
a
particularly
severe
form
of
endometriosis,
is
an
oestrogen‐dependent
condition
often
associated
with
pain
and
infertility.
The
mechanisms
by
which
OEM
impairs
fertility,
through
its
direct
impact
on
oocyte‐cumulus
cell
(CC)
communication
related
pathways,
remain
poorly
understood.
This
study
investigates
the
oocyte‐CC
explores
melatonin's
therapeutic
potential.
We
used
mouse
model
employed
ovarian
transcriptome
gene
set
enrichment
analyses
to
identify
disrupted
alongside
phalloidin
staining
for
cytoskeletal
analysis,
gap
junction
coupling
analysis
intercellular
communication,
mitochondrial
function
assessments
cellular
metabolism.
Our
results
showed
that
significantly
steroidogenesis
cumulus
function,
leading
increased
apoptosis,
transzonal
projections
(TZPs),
impaired
antioxidant
transfer
oocytes.
culminates
in
oxidative
stress,
dysfunction,
compromised
ATP
production.
oocytes
also
exhibited
abnormalities,
including
DNA
damage,
maturation
defects,
spindle
assembly
disruptions,
aneuploidy.
identifies
TZPs
as
key
pathological
feature
highlights
potential
restore
mitigate
improve
reproductive
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Melatonin Interplay in Physiology and Disease—The Fountain of Eternal Youth Revisited
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 682 - 682
Published: May 8, 2025
Melatonin
(N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
is
a
hormone
associated
with
the
regulation
of
biological
rhythms.
The
indoleamine
secreted
by
pineal
gland
during
night,
following
circadian
rhythm.
highest
plasmatic
levels
are
reached
whereas
lowest
achieved
day.
In
addition
to
gland,
other
organs
and
tissues
also
produce
melatonin,
like,
for
example,
retina,
Harderian
glands,
gut,
ovaries,
testes,
skin,
leukocytes,
or
bone
marrow.
list
extensive,
including
cerebellum,
airway
epithelium,
liver,
kidney,
adrenals,
thymus,
thyroid,
pancreas,
carotid
body,
placenta,
endometrium.
At
all
these
locations,
availability
melatonin
intended
local
use.
Interestingly,
decline
amplitude
secretion
occurs
in
old
subjects
comparison
that
found
younger
subjects.
Moreover,
genetic
environmental
factors
primary
causes
diseases,
oxidative
stress
key
contributor
most
pathologies.
Numerous
studies
exist
show
interesting
effects
different
models
disease.
Impairment
its
might
have
deleterious
consequences
cellular
physiology.
this
regard,
natural
compound
carrier
not
yet
completely
known
potential
deserves
consideration.
Thus,
has
emerged
as
helpful
ally
could
be
considered
guard
powerful
tools
orchestrate
homeostasis
majorly
based
on
antioxidant
effects.
review,
we
provide
an
overview
widespread
actions
against
diseases
preferentially
affecting
elderly.
Language: Английский