ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2014
Altered microRNA and gene expression in the follicular fluid of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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- Genetic association between microRNA gene polymorphisms and polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025Pooled it
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- Non-coding RNAs in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2021Pooled it
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- A Review of microRNAs in the Post-transcriptional Regulation and its Clinical Manifestation in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Review
- Elevated expression of microRNA-155, microRNA-383, and microRNA-9 in Iranian patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2025Article
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- Identification and Validation of Genes Involved in Energy Metabolism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Iranian journal of biotechnology · 2025Article
- Role of miRNAs in Bovine Oocyte Maturation and Reproductive Regulation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Extracellular Vesicles From Follicular Fluid in Infertile Women: Size, Morphology and miRNA Content Analysis.Journal of extracellular biology · 2025Article
- Circulating microRNAs in Body Fluid: "Fingerprint" RNA Snippets Deeply Impact Reproductive Biology.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2025Review
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- The Reproductive Lifespan of Ovarian Follicle.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2024Review
- miRNA expression in PCOS: unveiling a paradigm shift toward biomarker discovery.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Review
- MiRNAs related in signaling pathways of women's reproductive diseases: an overview.Molecular biology reports · 2024Review
- Epigallocatechin Gallate for the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Gynecological Diseases-Focus on Epigenetic Mechanisms.Nutrients · 2024Review
- The Role of MicroRNA, Long Non-Coding RNA and Circular RNA in the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Literature Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Whole transcriptome analysis revealed the regulatory network and related pathways of non-coding RNA regulating ovarian atrophy in broody hens.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Rethinking the application of nanoparticles in women's reproductive health and assisted reproduction.Nanomedicine (London, England) · 2024Review
- A glance into the roles of microRNAs (exosomal and non-exosomal) in polycystic ovary syndrome.Obstetrics & gynecology science · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeTo determine if microRNAs are differentially expressed in the follicular fluid of women with PCOS compared to fertile oocyte donors and identify associated altered gene expression.
methodsWomen undergoing IVF who met Rotterdam criteria for PCOS or who were fertile oocyte donors were recruited from a private IVF center. Individual follicle fluid was collected at the time of oocyte retrieval. MicroRNA analysis was performed using microarray and validated using real-time PCR on additional samples. Potential gene targets were identified and their expression analyzed by real time PCR.
resultsMicroarray profiling of human follicular fluid revealed expression of 235 miRNAs, 29 were differentially expressed between the groups. Using PCR validation, 5 miRNAs (32, 34c, 135a, 18b, and 9) showed significantly increased expression in the PCOS group. Pathway analysis revealed genes involved in insulin regulation and inflammation. Three potential target genes were found to have significantly decreased expression in the PCOS group (interleukin 8, synaptogamin 1, and insulin receptor substrate 2).
conclusionsMicroRNAs are differentially expressed in the follicular fluid of women with PCOS when compared to fertile oocyte donors. There is also altered expression of potential target genes associated with the PCOS phenotype.
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