ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2022
Oxidative Stress as a Contributor to Insulin Resistance in the Skeletal Muscles of Mice with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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- Association of Free Radical Product and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2024Pooled it
- N-acetylcysteine supplementation improves endocrine-metabolism profiles and ovulation induction efficacy in polycystic ovary syndrome.Journal of ovarian research · 2024Trial
- Redox biology in PCOS: Biomarkers, mechanistic networks, and targeted interventions (Review).International journal of molecular medicine · 2026Review
- A Biological Disease-Staging Model of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: From Plasticity-Dominant States to Pathological Remodeling.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Review
- Berberine Ameliorates Angiotensin II-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction by Blocking AT1R, Inhibiting PDE4b and Activating AKT/eNOS Pathway.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2026Article
- Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Reproductive Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Review
- Oxidative stress and the therapeutic potential of dietary antioxidants in polycystic ovary syndrome: a narrative review.Journal of ovarian research · 2026Review
- Natural Products in the Metabolic and Endocrine Modulation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Perspectives.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Non-Invasive and AI-Enabled Diagnostic Approaches for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A PRISMA-Guided Narrative Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- The organelle oxidative-inflammatory network in polycystic ovary syndrome: from subcellular intercellular cascades to systemic comorbidities.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Unraveling the Complexity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- From Gynecological Endocrine Disorders to Cardiovascular Risk: Insights from Rat Models.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Androgen-Induced Lactic Acid Accumulation Contributes to the Apoptosis of Ovarian Granulosa Cells in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mice.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Women's Reproductive Disorders: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Preeclampsia.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Screening of Oxidative Stress-related Biomarkers and Antioxidant Drugs for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Bioinformatics and Molecular Docking.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2025Article
- Intense Caloric Restriction from Birth Protects the Heart Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury and Reduces Reactive Oxygen Species in Ovariectomized Rats.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Oxidative stress and energy metabolism abnormalities in polycystic ovary syndrome: from mechanisms to therapeutic strategies.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2024Review
- A ketogenic diet alleviates the apoptosis of granulosa cells by inhibiting the activation of cGAS-STING signaling pathway in PCOS mice.Cell communication and signaling : CCS · 2024Article
- Exploring sesquiterpene lactone as a dual therapeutic agent for diabetes and oxidative stress: insights into PI3K/AKT modulation.3 Biotech · 2024Article
- Down-regulation of Lon protease 1 lysine crotonylation aggravates mitochondrial dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome.MedComm · 2023Article
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Abstract
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorder. Circulating markers of oxidative stress are abnormal in women with PCOS. There is a close relationship between oxidative stress and insulin resistance (IR). However, little information is available about oxidative stress in the skeletal muscles of those affected by PCOS. In this study, PCOS was induced in prepubertal C57BL/6J mice by injection with dehydroepiandrosterone. Oxidative stress biomarkers were then measured in both serum and skeletal muscles. The underlying mechanisms were investigated in C2C12 myotubes treated with testosterone (T). We discovered increased oxidative biomarkers, increased ROS production, and damaged insulin sensitivity in the skeletal muscles of mice with PCOS. High levels of T caused mitochondrial dysfunction and increased ROS levels through the androgen receptor (AR)-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4 (NOX4) signaling pathway in C2C12 cells. Treatment of C2C12 cells with an antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) decreased T-induced ROS production, improved mitochondrial function, and reversed IR. Administration of NAC to mice with PCOS improved insulin sensitivity in the skeletal muscles of the animals. Hyperandrogenism caused mitochondrial dysfunction and redox imbalance in the skeletal muscles of mice with PCOS. We discovered that oxidative stress contributed to skeletal muscle IR in PCOS. Reducing ROS levels may improve the insulin sensitivity of skeletal muscles in patients with PCOS.
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