Hippo-Related Competing Endogenous RNA (ceRNA) Network Dysregulation and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcomes in Women With Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR-HIPPO-IVF)
Investigating the Dysregulation of the Hippo-Related ceRNA Network and Its Impact on IVF Outcomes in Patients With Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)
Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) is an important cause of female infertility and is associated with poor ovarian response and lower pregnancy rates during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The molecular mechanisms underlying impaired follicular development in DOR remain incompletely understood. Increasing evidence suggests that non-coding RNAs and components of the Hippo signaling pathway play important roles in granulosa cell proliferation, apoptosis, and follicular development.
This prospective observational cohort study aims to investigate the expression of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Nuclear Paraspeckle Assembly Transcript 1 (NEAT1), microRNA (miRNA)-181a-5p, Hippo pathway components including Yes-Associated Protein 1 (YAP1) and Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF), and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) in follicular fluid-derived cells from women with DOR undergoing IVF compared with women with normal ovarian reserve. The study will also evaluate relationships among these molecular markers and IVF outcomes, including oocyte quality, number of retrieved oocytes, and embryo developmental potential.
調査の概要
詳細な説明
Infertility affects a significant proportion of reproductive-aged couples worldwide, and female infertility contributes substantially to these cases. Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is characterized by reduced quantity and quality of ovarian follicles and is associated with impaired oocyte competence and reduced success rates during assisted reproductive technologies.
Recent evidence highlights the importance of the Hippo signaling pathway in ovarian physiology and folliculogenesis. Yes-Associated Protein 1 (YAP1), a major downstream effector of Hippo signaling, regulates granulosa cell proliferation and survival. Dysregulation of YAP1 and its downstream target Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF) may contribute to abnormal follicular development and ovarian dysfunction.
Non-coding RNAs, including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), have emerged as important regulators of ovarian function. Nuclear Paraspeckle Assembly Transcript 1 (NEAT1) has been implicated in granulosa cell proliferation and ovarian disorders through its function as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA). miR-181a-5p has been shown to regulate cell proliferation and apoptosis and may target YAP1 expression.
This study will investigate the proposed NEAT1/miR-181a-5p/Hippo signaling regulatory axis in women with DOR undergoing IVF treatment. Follicular fluid-derived cells and follicular fluid samples will be analyzed for expression of NEAT1, miR-181a-5p, YAP1, CTGF, and IGF1. Associations between these biomarkers and IVF outcomes will also be evaluated.
研究の種類
入学 (推定)
連絡先と場所
研究連絡先
- 名前:Abeer Othman Fahmi Mohammed
- 電話番号:01099067741
- メール:abeerothman.1995@aun.edu.eg
研究場所
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Asyut、エジプト
- Faculty of medicine, Assiut university
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コンタクト:
- Abeer Othman Fahmi Mohammed
- 電話番号:01099067741
- メール:abeerothman.1995@aun.edu.eg
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
サンプリング方法
調査対象母集団
Follicular fluid samples will be aspirated during ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval procedures. Blood-contaminated samples will be excluded. Samples will be centrifuged to separate follicular fluid from cellular pellets.
Supernatants will be stored at -80°C for biochemical analysis. Cellular pellets will undergo ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein extraction.
Total ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction will be performed using TRIzol reagent followed by complementary deoxyribonucleic acid (cDNA) synthesis. Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) will be used to measure NEAT1, miR-181a-5p, CTGF, and IGF1 expression levels.
YAP1 protein expression will be analyzed using Western blotting.
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) cycles.
- Infertility duration of at least one year
- Primary or secondary infertility.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis.
- Ovarian tumors or malignancy.
- Severe systemic diseases affecting fertility.
- Metabolic syndrome.
- Connective tissue disorders.
- Hormonal therapy within the last three months.
- Refusal to participate.
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
コホートと介入
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Group 1: Control Group
Group 1: Control Group Women with normal ovarian reserve undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) due to non-ovarian causes of infertility such as male factor infertility or tubal factor infertility. |
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Group 2: DOR Group
Group 2: DOR Group Women diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve according to at least two of the following criteria: Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) ≤1.1 ng/mL Antral Follicle Count (AFC) ≤7 Basal Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ≥10 IU/L |
この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
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メジャーの説明 |
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Expression levels of Nuclear Paraspeckle Assembly Transcript 1 (NEAT1), microRNA-181a-5p (miR-181a-5p), Yes-Associated Protein 1 (YAP1), and Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF).
時間枠:At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Assessment of gene and protein expression levels in follicular fluid-derived cells from women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) compared with controls.
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At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
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Association Between NEAT1 and miR-181a-5p Expression
時間枠:At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Evaluation of the relationship between NEAT1 and miR-181a-5p expression levels.
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At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Association Between miR-181a-5p and Hippo Pathway Components
時間枠:At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Assessment of correlations between miR-181a-5p and YAP1/CTGF expression.
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At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) Levels in Follicular Fluid
時間枠:At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Measurement of IGF1 levels and their association with molecular markers.
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At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
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Association With IVF Outcomes
時間枠:Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation)
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Number of retrieved oocytes
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Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation)
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Association With IVF Outcomes
時間枠:Assessed at blastocyst evaluation, 5-6 days after fertilization
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Embryo development potential
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Assessed at blastocyst evaluation, 5-6 days after fertilization
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Association With IVF Outcomes
時間枠:Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval and fertilization assessment (within 0-1 day after oocyte retrieval)
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Oocyte quality
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Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval and fertilization assessment (within 0-1 day after oocyte retrieval)
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- DOR-Hippo-ceRNA-IVF-2026
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