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ArticleJournal of ovarian research2024

Human mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes improve ovarian function in chemotherapy-induced premature ovarian insufficiency mice by inhibiting ferroptosis through Nrf2/GPX4 pathway.

Yuan Zhou, Jinfa Huang, Lingling Zeng, Qian Yang, Fangjuan Bai, Qiqing Mai, Kaixian Deng

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Article in Journal of ovarian research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yuan Zhou *Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China.
Jinfa Huang *Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China.
Lingling ZengDepartment of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China.
Qian YangDepartment of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China.
Fangjuan BaiDepartment of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China.
Qiqing MaiDepartment of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China.
Kaixian DengDepartment of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528308, China. nsyfek@163.com.
Southern Medical University · CNThe First People's Hospital of Shunde · CN

Funding

Foshan Science and Technology Bureau 2019B1515120082 and 2020001006077
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChemotherapy exposure has become a main cause of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). This study aimed to evaluate the role and molecular mechanism of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (hUMSC-Exos) in ovarian function protection after chemotherapy.

methodshUMSC-Exos were applied to cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian insufficiency mice and human ovarian granulosa tumor cells (KGN) to determine their effects on follicular development and granulosa cell apoptosis. Evaluation was done for iron ion and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, lipid peroxidation levels, and changes in iron death-related molecules (nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), Glutathione Peroxidase enzyme 4 (GPX4), and Solute carrier family 7 member 11 cystine glutamate transporter (SLC7A11; xCT)). Furthermore, rescue experiments using an Nrf2 inhibitor were performed to assess the therapeutic effects of hUMSC-Exos on granulosa cells.

resultshUMSC-Exos promoted ovarian hormone levels and primary follicle development in POI mice and reduced granulosa cell apoptosis. After hUMSC-Exos treatment, the ROS production, free iron ions and lipid peroxidation levels of granulosa cells decreased, and the iron death marker proteins Nrf2, xCT and GPX4 also decreased. Furthermore, the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385 significantly attenuated the effects of hUMSC-Exos on granulosa cells.

conclusionhUMSC-Exos inhibit ferroptosis and protect against CTX-induced ovarian damage and granulosa cell apoptosis through the Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway, revealing a novel mechanism of hUMSC-Exos in POI therapy.

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Antineoplastic AgentsExosomesFerroptosisMenopause, PrematureMesenchymal Stem CellsPrimary Ovarian InsufficiencyAnimalsFemaleHumansIronMiceNF-E2-Related Factor 2Reactive Oxygen SpeciesAntineoplastic AgentsIronNF-E2-Related Factor 2Reactive Oxygen SpeciesChemotherapyExosomes derived from stem cellsFerroptosisNrf2/GPX4 pathwayOvarian dysfunction

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PMID38622725
PMCPMC11017636
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