Cell Biology and Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Chemotherapy
is
essential
for
treating
malignant
tumors,
but
it
can
cause
premature
ovarian
insufficiency
(POI).
Recent
studies
suggest
that
exosomes
enriched
with
miR-21
(miR-21-Exo)
may
help
mitigate
POI,
though
the
underlying
mechanisms
remain
largely
unexplored.
This
research
investigates
how
miR-21-Exo
influences
chemotherapy-induced
POI
using
an
experimental
model
where
KGN
cells
are
exposed
to
cisplatin.
We
assessed
impact
of
on
cellular
activity
and
generated
overexpressing
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
(miR-21-BMSC)
via
lentiviral
modification.
Isolated
was
analyzed
its
effects
function.
Bioinformatics
identified
Mucosa-Associated
Lymphoid
Tissue
Lymphoma
Translocation
Protein
1
(MALT1)
as
a
target
miR-21.
confirmed
regulates
MALT1
NF-κB
signaling
pathway
prevent
cell
pyroptosis.
Further
in
rat
demonstrated
therapeutic
potential
safety
miR-21-Exo.
Overall,
our
findings
highlight
novel
strategy
addressing
by
modulating
pathway,
offering
significant
implications.
1.
Successful
construction
validation
miR-21-loaded
cell-derived
(miR-21-Exo).
2.
facilitates
proliferation
granulosa
cells,
suppresses
apoptosis
pyroptosis,
increases
secretion
estrogen
hormones
vitro
vivo.
3.
regulate
inhibits
pyroptosis
cells.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Normal
levels
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
play
an
important
role
in
regulating
follicular
growth,
angiogenesis
and
sex
hormone
synthesis
ovarian
tissue.
When
the
balance
between
ROS
antioxidants
is
disrupted,
however,
it
can
cause
serious
consequences
oxidative
stress
(OS),
quantity
quality
oocytes
will
decline.
Therefore,
this
review
discusses
interrelationship
OS
premature
insufficiency
(POI),
potential
mechanisms
methods
by
which
improve
POI
through
controlling
level
OS.
We
found
that
mediate
changes
genetic
materials,
signal
pathways,
transcription
factors
microenvironment,
resulting
abnormal
apoptosis
granulosa
cells
(GCs)
meiosis
as
well
decreased
mitochondrial
Deoxyribonucleic
Acid(mtDNA)
other
changes,
thus
accelerating
process
aging.
However,
antioxidants,
mesenchymal
stem
(MSCs),
biological
enzymes
delay
disease
reducing
vivo
.
Reproductive Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(10), P. 2972 - 2992
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
Granulosa
cells
(GCs),
the
largest
cell
population
and
primary
source
of
steroid
hormones
in
ovary,
are
important
somatic
ovarian
components.
They
have
critical
roles
folliculogenesis
by
supporting
oocyte,
facilitating
its
growth,
providing
a
microenvironment
suitable
for
follicular
development
oocyte
maturation,
thus
having
essential
functions
maintaining
female
fertility
reproductive
health
general.
Pyroptotic
death
GCs
associated
inflammation
been
implicated
pathogenesis
several
disorders
females
including
Premature
Ovarian
Insufficiency
(POI)
Polycystic
Ovary
Syndrome
(PCOS).
Here,
I
reviewed
factors,
either
intrinsic
or
extrinsic,
that
induce
inhibit
pyroptosis
various
models
these
disorders,
both
vitro
vivo,
also
covered
molecular
mechanisms.
Most
studied
factors
influence
NLRP3
inflammasome-
GSDMD
(Gasdermin
D)-mediated
GCs,
compared
to
other
inflammasomes
gasdermins
(GSDMs).
conclude
more
complete
mechanistic
understanding
terms
GC
is
required
be
able
develop
novel
strategies
targeting
inflammatory
ovary.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 31, 2023
The
World
Health
Organization
declared
that
COVID-19
is
no
longer
a
public
health
emergency
of
global
concern
on
May
5,
2023.
Post-COVID
disorders
are,
however,
becoming
more
common.
Hence,
there
lies
growing
need
to
develop
safe
and
effective
treatment
measures
manage
post-COVID
disorders.
Investigating
the
use
TCM
medicinal
foods
in
long-term
therapy
illnesses
may
be
beneficial
given
contemporary
research's
emphasis
development
foods.The
for
highlighted
this
review.
Following
discussion
history
"Medicine
Food
Homology"
theory,
pathophysiological
effects
will
briefly
reviewed.
An
analysis
their
functions
treating
then
provided
before
offering
some
insight
into
potential
directions
future
research
application.TCM
can
different
aspects
management
efficient
choice
because
they
are
typically
milder
nature
than
chronic
drug
use.
These
findings
also
applied
post-disease
similar
respiratory
Russian Journal of Human Reproduction,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(1), P. 21 - 21
Published: March 12, 2025
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
at
physiological
concentrations,
play
a
key
role
in
regulating
follicular
growth,
angiogenesis,
and
the
biosynthesis
of
sex
steroids
ovarian
tissue.
An
imbalance
between
ROS
body’s
antioxidant
system
leads
to
oxidative
stress
(OS),
which
results
degradation
both
quantitative
qualitative
characteristics
oocytes.
This
review
analyzes
relationship
OS
premature
insufficiency
(POI),
highlights
potential
pathogenic
mechanisms,
explores
treatment
approaches
for
POI
through
modulation
levels
via
therapy.
It
has
been
established
that
plays
significant
genetic
material
damage,
disrupts
signaling
pathways,
transcription
factor
expression,
alters
oocyte
microenvironment,
ultimately
leading
apoptosis
granulosa
cells
(GCs),
disruption
meiotic
division,
reduction
mitochondrial
DNA
(mtDNA)
content,
other
pathophysiological
changes
accelerate
aging.
Antioxidants,
mesenchymal
stem
(MSCs),
biological
enzymes,
agents
have
slow
down
progression
by
reducing
representing
promising
direction
improving
quality
life
reproductive
outcomes
patients
with
POI.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 27, 2024
Abstract
Abnormal
apoptosis
of
ovarian
cells
caused
by
oxidative
stress
is
an
important
cause
premature
failure
(POF).
Previous
studies
revealed
that
proanthocyanidins
(PCs)
are
powerful
natural
antioxidants
can
safely
prevent
damage
in
humans.
However,
the
protective
effect
and
mechanism
PCs
on
function
during
course
POF
remain
unknown.
In
this
study,
female
mice
were
injected
with
3-nitropropionic
acid
(3-NPA)
to
establish
model;
at
same
time,
treated
PC
via
gavage.
Thereafter,
expression
various
genes,
hormones,
related
molecules
was
assessed.
Compared
those
control
group,
index,
follicle
count
all
levels,
MVH,
PCNA
BCL2,
estradiol
(E2)
progesterone
(P)
levels
significantly
lower
but
significant
recovery
observed
terms
MVH
E2
P
+
group.
The
marker
genes
BAX
ROS
increased
group
notably
restored
addition,
Sestrin2,
antiapoptotic
protein,
treatment
as
upstream
downstream
regulatory
factors
NRF2
SOD2,
indices
Sestrin2
overexpression
similar
summary,
these
findings
suggest
have
potential
innovative
therapeutic
agents
for
preventing
treating
activating
SESTRIN2-NRF2
pathway
against
stress.