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ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2022

Decreased fatty acids induced granulosa cell apoptosis in patients with diminished ovarian reserve.

Zhongying Zhao, Qigang Fan, Qinying Zhu, Ruifen He, Yi Li, Chang Liu, Jing Wang, Xiaolei Liang

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Article in Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Lipidomic Remodeling by HILPDA in Granulosa Cells Impairs Ovarian Reserve Through Disruption of Mitochondrial and Endoplasmic Reticulum Homeostasis.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zhongying ZhaoThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Qigang FanThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Qinying ZhuThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Ruifen HeThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Yi LiThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Chang LiuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory for Gynecologic Oncology Gansu Province, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Jing WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory for Gynecologic Oncology Gansu Province, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Xiaolei LiangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory for Gynecologic Oncology Gansu Province, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China. liangxl07@lzu.edu.cn.
First Hospital of Lanzhou University · CNLanzhou University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo investigate whether fatty acid changes in granulosa cells (GCs) underly the pathogenic mechanisms of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).

methodsGCs were obtained from patients with DOR (n = 70) and normal ovarian reserve (NOR, n = 70). Analysis of fatty acids changes in GCs was then analyzed.

resultsPatients with DOR had significantly lower levels of antral follicle count and anti-Mullerian hormone and higher levels of follicle-stimulating hormone compared with NOR patients (P < 0.001). The good-quality embryo rate was notably decreased in DOR patients (51.99 vs 39.52%, P < 0.05). A total of 15 significantly decreased fatty acids in GCs from patients with DOR. The ATP levels were markedly lower in DOR patients than in NOR patients (39.07 ± 12.89 vs 23.21 ± 13.69%, P < 0.05). Mitochondrial membrane potential decreased in DOR patients (P < 0.01). In GCs from DOR patients, the β-oxidation genes (HADHA and ACSL) and DNA repair genes (PRKDC and RAD50) were significantly downregulated (P < 0.05). The γH2AX foci/nucleus ratio in DOR patients markedly increased relative to that of NOR patients (0.31 ± 0.03 vs 0.87 ± 0.07, P < 0.001). Meanwhile, the apoptosis rate of GCs was significantly higher in DOR patients (6.43 ± 2.11 vs 48.06 ± 6.72%, P < 0.01).

conclusionGC apoptosis resulting from the decrease of fatty acids, and associated with reduced ATP production and DNA damage, may contribute to the pathogenic mechanisms responsible for DOR.

Indexed as

Ovarian DiseasesOvarian ReserveAdenosine TriphosphateApoptosisFatty AcidsFemaleGranulosa CellsHumansAdenosine TriphosphateFatty AcidsATP productionDiminished ovarian reserveDNA damageFatty acidsGranulosa cell apoptosis

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PMID35347502
PMCPMC9107543
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