2024
Classification system of human ovarian follicle morphology: recommendations of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - sponsored ovarian nomenclature workshop
Yano Maher J, Zelinski M, Oktay K, Duncan F, Segars J, Lujan M, Lou H, Yun B, Hanfling S, Schwartz L, Laronda M, Halvorson L, O'Neill K, Gomez-Lobo V. Classification system of human ovarian follicle morphology: recommendations of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - sponsored ovarian nomenclature workshop. Fertility And Sterility 2024, 123: 761-778. PMID: 39549739, PMCID: PMC12045743, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.11.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreantral folliclesAntral folliclesWorking subgroupEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child HealthNormal antral folliclesAntral follicle stageNational Institute of Child HealthInstitute of Child HealthPre-ovulatory folliclesPreantral stageAbnormal oocytesFollicle stageGranulosa cellsCorpora luteaFolliclesFollicle typesHuman fertilitySubgroupsFollicle densityAssessed changesCliniciansChild healthNICHDGranulosaOvarian
2023
O-244 Mitochondrial fission factor (MFF) is required for female fertility and oocyte development
Hua R, Hai Z, Gu J, Guo C, Xiao Y, Zhao P, Su J, Yeung W, Wang T. O-244 Mitochondrial fission factor (MFF) is required for female fertility and oocyte development. Human Reproduction 2023, 38 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dead093.298.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPremature ovarian failureGerminal vesicle stageFemale miceGV oocytesFollicle developmentMetaphase IIOocyte developmentMethods Female miceMetaphase II oocytesHematoxylin and eosin stainingFemale fertilityKnockout mouse modelOvarian failureWT miceAntral folliclesDrp1 protein expressionWT oocytesWT malesWider implicationsVesicle stageWT ovariesMouse modelEosin stainingGlobal knockoutFemale infertility
2022
Fertilization and Implantation
Arkfeld C, Taylor H. Fertilization and Implantation. 2022, 79-107. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99596-6_4.ChaptersFollicle-stimulating hormoneRelease of FSHFailure of implantationCalcium-mediated processesFailure of fertilizationAbnormal placentationEndometrial receptivityVaginal vaultNormal implantationEndometrial epitheliumProstatic secretionsSubsequent ovulationPathological basisAntral folliclesDominant follicleSuccessful implantationGenomic unionHealthy oocytesDay 6Leydig cellsTesticular SertoliMajor causeInfertilitySeminiferous tubulesNormal fertilization
2020
Effects of intraovarian injection of autologous platelet rich plasma on ovarian reserve and IVF outcome parameters in women with primary ovarian insufficiency
Cakiroglu Y, Saltik A, Yuceturk A, Karaosmanoglu O, Kopuk SY, Scott RT, Tiras B, Seli E. Effects of intraovarian injection of autologous platelet rich plasma on ovarian reserve and IVF outcome parameters in women with primary ovarian insufficiency. Aging 2020, 12: 10211-10222. PMID: 32507764, PMCID: PMC7346073, DOI: 10.18632/aging.103403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous platelet-rich plasmaPrimary ovarian insufficiencyPlatelet-rich plasmaIVF outcome parametersAntral follicle countIntraovarian injectionOvarian reservePRP injectionAntimullerian hormoneOutcome parametersOvarian insufficiencyRich plasmaSerum antimullerian hormoneUnderwent embryo transferExperimental treatment optionsESHRE criteriaSustained implantationOvarian stimulationSerum follicleFollicle countPRP treatmentTreatment optionsFertilization outcomeAntral folliclesEmbryo transfer
2018
Vitamin D3 Regulates Follicular Development and Intrafollicular Vitamin D Biosynthesis and Signaling in the Primate Ovary
Xu J, Lawson MS, Xu F, Du Y, Tkachenko OY, Bishop CV, Pejovic-Nezhat L, Seifer DB, Hennebold JD. Vitamin D3 Regulates Follicular Development and Intrafollicular Vitamin D Biosynthesis and Signaling in the Primate Ovary. Frontiers In Physiology 2018, 09: 1600. PMID: 30487754, PMCID: PMC6246691, DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVitamin D receptorVitamin D biosynthesisAntral folliclesVD3 supplementationFollicular developmentVitamin DAntral stagePrimate ovaryFollicle survivalVitamin D3D biosynthesisIsolated secondary folliclesOvarian follicle survivalOocyte maturationAnti-Müllerian hormone productionAdult rhesus macaquesParacrine factor productionStage-dependent mannerVD3 treatmentVDR expressionAMH productionDihydroxyvitamin D3Positive immunostainingD receptorProtein localization
2017
Fertilization and Implantation
Mutlu L, Taylor H. Fertilization and Implantation. 2017, 65-90. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-52210-4_4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFollicle-stimulating hormoneRelease of FSHFailure of implantationCalcium-mediated processesFailure of fertilizationAbnormal placentationEndometrial receptivityVaginal vaultNormal implantationEndometrial epitheliumProstatic secretionsSubsequent ovulationPathological basisAntral folliclesDominant follicleSuccessful implantationGenomic unionHealthy oocytesDay 6Leydig cellsTesticular SertoliMajor causeInfertilitySeminiferous tubulesNormal fertilizationAssociation of uterine fibroids and pregnancy outcomes after ovarian stimulation–intrauterine insemination for unexplained infertility
Styer AK, Jin S, Liu D, Wang B, Polotsky AJ, Christianson MS, Vitek W, Engmann L, Hansen K, Wild R, Legro RS, Coutifaris C, Alvero R, Robinson RD, Casson P, Christman GM, Christy A, Diamond MP, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Santoro N, Network I. Association of uterine fibroids and pregnancy outcomes after ovarian stimulation–intrauterine insemination for unexplained infertility. Fertility And Sterility 2017, 107: 756-762.e3. PMID: 28089575, PMCID: PMC5472203, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbortion, SpontaneousAdultBlack or African AmericanDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFertilityFertility AgentsHumansInfertilityInsemination, ArtificialLeiomyomaLive BirthOvulationOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RatePregnancy TestsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUnexplained infertilityUterine fibroidsPregnancy outcomesClinical trialsSerum antimüllerian hormone levelsBirth rateNon-African American womenGreater uterine volumeMultiple Intrauterine GestationsNormal uterine cavityClinical pregnancy rateAntimüllerian hormone levelsMulticenter clinical trialAmerican womenAfrican American womenClinical pregnancyIntrauterine gestationUterine volumeConception cyclesUterine cavityPregnancy lossHormone levelsPregnancy rateAntral folliclesMAIN OUTCOME
2016
Direct vitamin D3 actions on rhesus macaque follicles in three-dimensional culture: assessment of follicle survival, growth, steroid, and antimüllerian hormone production
Xu J, Hennebold JD, Seifer DB. Direct vitamin D3 actions on rhesus macaque follicles in three-dimensional culture: assessment of follicle survival, growth, steroid, and antimüllerian hormone production. Fertility And Sterility 2016, 106: 1815-1820.e1. PMID: 27678030, PMCID: PMC5136302, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.08.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D3Follicle survivalPreantral follicle survivalAntral folliclesWeek 5High-dose vitamin D3Direct actionAntimüllerian hormone concentrationsAntral follicle diameterPrimate follicular developmentVitamin D3 actionAntral follicle growthDihydroxy vitamin D3Rhesus monkey ovariesSecondary preantral folliclesFemale rhesus macaquesMacaque folliclesPrimate follicleD3 actionAMH concentrationsNational Primate Research CenterAMH productionPrimate Research CenterFollicle diameterMAIN OUTCOME
2013
Fertilization and Implantation
Mutlu L, Macer M, Taylor H. Fertilization and Implantation. 2013, 75-90. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6837-0_5.ChaptersFollicle-stimulating hormoneRelease of FSHFailure of implantationCalcium-mediated processesFailure of fertilizationAbnormal placentationEndometrial receptivityVaginal vaultNormal implantationEndometrial epitheliumProstatic secretionsPathological basisSubsequent ovulationAntral folliclesDominant follicleSuccessful implantationGenomic unionHealthy oocytesDay 6Leydig cellsTesticular SertoliMajor causeInfertilitySeminiferous tubulesNormal fertilization
2012
Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (EPAB) is required for oocyte maturation and female fertility in mice
Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Lalioti MD, Aydiner F, Sasson I, Ilbay O, Sakkas D, Lowther KM, Mehlmann LM, Seli E. Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (EPAB) is required for oocyte maturation and female fertility in mice. Biochemical Journal 2012, 446: 47-58. PMID: 22621333, PMCID: PMC3955213, DOI: 10.1042/bj20120467.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranslational activationOocyte maturationZygotic genome activationFemale fertilityGenome activationGerminal vesicle stage oocytesDazl mRNAEarly embryogenesisMaternal mRNAsDownstream regulatorsMammalian reproductionGene expressionEPABStage oocytesXenopus oocytesEpidermal growthLate antral folliclesOogenesisMRNAOocytesMaturationProteinFemale miceCumulus expansionAntral follicles
2001
Caspase-3 Gene Knockout Defines Cell Lineage Specificity for Programmed Cell Death Signaling in the Ovary*
Matikainen T, Perez G, Zheng T, Kluzak T, Rueda B, Flavell R, Tilly J. Caspase-3 Gene Knockout Defines Cell Lineage Specificity for Programmed Cell Death Signaling in the Ovary*. Endocrinology 2001, 142: 2468-2480. DOI: 10.1210/en.142.6.2468.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgrammed Cell DeathCaspase-3Involvement of caspase-3Absence of caspase-3Programmed cell death signalingDNA cleavageGranulosa cellsCaspase-3 deficiencyAnalysis of DNA cleavageCell apoptosisGerm cell apoptosisInternucleosomal DNA cleavageCell death signalingCultures of wild-typeGranulosa cell demiseCell lineage specificationOccurrence of apoptosisAntral folliclesApoptosis executionWild-type granulosa cellsDeath signalingChromatin condensationDevelopmental cuesGranulosa cell apoptosisCell demise
1997
Ontogeny of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene Expression in Isolated Human Ovarian Follicles1
Oktay K, Briggs D, Gosden R. Ontogeny of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene Expression in Isolated Human Ovarian Follicles1. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1997, 82: 3748-3751. PMID: 9360535, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.82.11.4346.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMessenger ribonucleic acidPrimordial folliclesFollicle stageElective cesarean sectionHuman ovarian folliclesPreantral follicle developmentFSH receptor geneHormone receptor gene expressionReceptor gene expressionFollicle-stimulating hormone receptor gene expressionCesarean sectionRectus muscleHuman ovaryAntral folliclesFollicular growthFSH expressionHuman folliculogenesisOvarian folliclesOvarian tissueGranulosa cellsMultilaminar folliclesStromal tissueSingle follicleFollicle developmentFollicles
1995
Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Marks the Initiation of Follicular Growth in the Rat1
Oktay K, Schenken R, Nelson J. Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Marks the Initiation of Follicular Growth in the Rat1. Biology Of Reproduction 1995, 53: 295-301. PMID: 7492681, DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod53.2.295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCNA expressionPrimary folliclesFollicle growthCell nuclear antigenAntral folliclesFollicular growthPCNA immunoreactivityGranulosa cellsNuclear antigenEarly primary folliclesGranulosa cell layerTransitional folliclesControl ratsAdult ratsPrimordial folliclesSensitive markerPCNA stainingAtretic folliclesRat ovaryOocyte enlargementProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenEarly signsFolliclesParaffin sectionsPregranulosa cells
1983
Regulation of mouse oocyte meiotic maturation: Implication of a decrease in oocyte cAMP and protein dephosphorylation in commitment to resume meiosis
Schultz R, Montgomery R, Belanoff J. Regulation of mouse oocyte meiotic maturation: Implication of a decrease in oocyte cAMP and protein dephosphorylation in commitment to resume meiosis. Developmental Biology 1983, 97: 264-273. PMID: 6189752, DOI: 10.1016/0012-1606(83)90085-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGerminal vesicle breakdownOocyte cAMPResumption of meiosisOocyte cAMP concentrationMeiotic maturationCumulus cell-oocyte complexesLevels of cAMPCAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitorDbcAMP-containing mediumAntral folliclesPreovulatory antral folliclesPhosphodiesterase inhibitorOocyte meiotic maturationCumulus cellsMouse oocyte meiotic maturationCAMP levelsVesicle breakdownCAMP concentrationDibutyryl cAMPBiochemical changesIBMXPeriod of timePossible roleFolliclesOocytes
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