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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2025

Mir-218-5p from Extracellular Vesicles of Endometrium in Patients with Recurrent Implantation Failure Impairs Pre-Implantation Embryo Development.

Lei Cai, Mingwei Lv, Jianbo Wei, Chang Liu, Yuehan Li, Zhiqi Liao, Tianhui Li, Hanwang Zhang, Ling Xi, Cong Sui

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Crosstalk of extracellular vesicles in maternal-fetal interaction.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026
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  4. [The role of extracellular vesicles in early embryo development and their application in assisted reproductive technologies].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2025
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10 authors.

Lei Cai *Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-3942-1414
Mingwei Lv *Department of Gynecological Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Jianbo WeiReproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Chang LiuReproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medicine School, Nanjing, 210000, People's Republic of China.
Yuehan LiReproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Zhiqi LiaoReproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Tianhui LiState Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Hanwang ZhangReproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Ling XiDepartment of Gynecological Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Cong SuiReproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-6927-4339

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) presents a crucial obstacle to in vitro fertilization success. Previous research has shown that small extracellular vesicles (EVs) from endometrial RIF patients hinder embryo development, yet the underlying mechanism and potential solutions remain largely unexplored. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of miR-218-5p as a molecular factor in RIF-EVs. Our findings revealed that miR-218-5p disrupted mouse embryo development, and this effect could be reversed by engineered extracellular vesicles (E-EVs) containing anti-miR-218-5p. Methods: The percentage of blastocyst development and hatching rates, embryo morphology, and the total cell number were measured. RNA-sequencing was used to analyze transcriptional changes in embryos post miR-218-5p agomir treatment. The abnormal segregation genes of trophectoderm (TE) and inner cell mass (ICM) were visualized via qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence staining. The E-EVs were using the EVs derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (HUMSCs). Characteristics of the EVs were measured using Western blotting, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and transmission electron microscopy. EVs internalization was visualized using BODIPY TR ceramide staining. Results: Mouse embryos were arrested at the morula stage and demonstrated reduced blastocyst and hatching rates following miR-218-5p agomir treatment ( Conclusion: This study offers valuable insights into the potential role of miR-218-5p in RIF and presents. The utilization of engineered vesicles containing anti-miR-218-5p may present a promising avenue for patients facing challenges with RIF.

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Embryo ImplantationEmbryonic DevelopmentEndometriumExtracellular VesiclesMicroRNAsAdultAnimalsBlastocystFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansMesenchymal Stem CellsMicePregnancyYAP-Signaling ProteinsMicroRNAsMIRN218 microRNA, humanMIRN218 microRNA, mouseYAP1 protein, humanYAP-Signaling Proteinsengineered extracellular vesiclesextracellular vesiclesmicroRNApre-implantation embryorecurrent implantation failure

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PMCPMC12052006

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