2024
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes shuttle microRNAs to endometrial stromal fibroblasts that promote tissue proliferation /regeneration/ and inhibit differentiation
Bonavina G, Mamillapalli R, Krikun G, Zhou Y, Gawde N, Taylor H. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes shuttle microRNAs to endometrial stromal fibroblasts that promote tissue proliferation /regeneration/ and inhibit differentiation. Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2024, 15: 129. PMID: 38693588, PMCID: PMC11064399, DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03716-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-100-5pMiR-100MiR-21Transmission electron microscopyMiR-143MiR-143-3pMiR-21-5pEndometrial stromal fibroblastsStromal fibroblastsMicroRNAsExtracellular vesiclesElectron microscopyCell-free regenerative therapyNanoparticle tracking analysisMiRNAsBone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomesBone marrow-derived stem cellsMesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomesStem cell-derived exosomesDelivery of microRNAsMarrow-derived stem cellsAssociated with several signaling pathwaysMediators of tissue repairMethodsExtracellular vesiclesUnpaired t-testA Call for New Theories on the Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Endometriosis
Canis M, Abbott J, Abrao M, Al-Jefout M, Bedaiwy M, Benagiano G, Burns K, Canis M, Carmona F, Chapron C, Critchley H, de Ziegler D, Falcone T, Fazleabas A, Ferrero S, Garcia-Velasco J, Gargett C, Greaves E, Griffith L, Guo S, Habiba M, Harada T, Hull M, Johnson N, Kaufman Y, Issacson K, Khan K, Kim M, Koninckx P, Lessey B, Martin D, Matsuzaki S, Mishra G, Osuga Y, Petraglia F, Popov A, Roman H, Romano A, Saunders P, Seckin T, Somigliana E, Taylor H, Taylor R, Vercellini P, Vigano P. A Call for New Theories on the Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Endometriosis. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2024, 31: 371-377. PMID: 38365066, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFibroids and unexplained infertility treatment with epigallocatechin gallate: a natural compound in green tea (FRIEND) – protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled US multicentre clinical trial of EGCG to improve fertility in women with uterine fibroids
Al-Hendy A, Segars J, Taylor H, González F, Siblini H, Zamah M, Alkelani H, Singh B, Flores V, Christman G, Johnson J, Huang H, Zhang H. Fibroids and unexplained infertility treatment with epigallocatechin gallate: a natural compound in green tea (FRIEND) – protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled US multicentre clinical trial of EGCG to improve fertility in women with uterine fibroids. BMJ Open 2024, 14: e078989. PMID: 38216200, PMCID: PMC10806662, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnexplained infertilityIntrauterine inseminationInstitutional review boardCumulative live birth rateUterine fibroidsLive birth rateCause of infertilityFood and Drug AdminstrationGonadotropin hormone-releasing hormoneGreen tea extractDouble-blind clinical trialNon-surgical treatment optionsTimed intrauterine inseminationUterine fibroid sizeOvarian stimulationQuality of Life Questionnaire scoresHormone-releasing hormoneLocal institutional review boardInfertility treatmentNational Institute of Child HealthInstitute of Child HealthMiscarriage rateBirth rateReproductive-age womenEndometrial quality
2023
The impact of air pollution and endocrine disruptors on reproduction and assisted reproduction
Seli D, Taylor H. The impact of air pollution and endocrine disruptors on reproduction and assisted reproduction. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2023, 35: 210-215. PMID: 36924404, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000868.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiminished ovarian reserveOvarian reserveInfertility treatmentAbnormal semen parametersAssisted reproduction outcomesHuman reproductive healthEstrogen-like activityFemale reproductive functionEndocrine disruptorsPregnancy rateUterine leiomyomaReproductive healthReproduction outcomesReproductive functionSemen parametersClinical implicationsLarge-scale studiesAssisted reproductionSperm concentrationPatientsAir pollutionHealth impactsEndocrineTreatmentBisphenol AEffects of androgen excess and body mass index on endothelial function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Berbrier D, Leone C, Adler T, Bender J, Taylor H, Stachenfeld N, Usselman C. Effects of androgen excess and body mass index on endothelial function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Journal Of Applied Physiology 2023, 134: 868-878. PMID: 36861670, DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00583.2022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeEndothelial dysfunctionEndothelial functionOvary syndromeAndrogen excessLean womenObese womenEstradiol supplementationLow flow-mediated constrictionOW/OB groupOverweight/obese womenMarked endothelial dysfunctionSevere endothelial dysfunctionFree testosterone levelsBody mass indexFlow-mediated dilation (FMD) testFree testosteroneMass indexReactive hyperemiaOB groupTestosterone levelsHealth differEndothelial pathophysiologyDysfunctionAndrogensAssessing the Hepatic Safety of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Reproductive-Aged Women
Siblini H, Al-Hendy A, Segars J, González F, Taylor H, Singh B, Flaminia A, Flores V, Christman G, Huang H, Johnson J, Zhang H. Assessing the Hepatic Safety of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Reproductive-Aged Women. Nutrients 2023, 15: 320. PMID: 36678191, PMCID: PMC9861948, DOI: 10.3390/nu15020320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive-aged womenLiver function testsUterine fibroidsUnexplained infertilityClomiphene citrateSerum liver function testsEpigallocatechin gallateSigns of drugSerum folate levelsGreen tea catechinsHepatic safetyPremenopausal womenProspective cohortDaily doseLiver injuryFunction testsTreatment armsLiver toxicityClinical studiesCommon causeFolate levelsEarly safety assessmentInterim analysisNormal rangeUse of EGCG
2022
Endometriosis-associated infertility: From pathophysiology to tailored treatment
Bonavina G, Taylor H. Endometriosis-associated infertility: From pathophysiology to tailored treatment. Frontiers In Endocrinology 2022, 13: 1020827. PMID: 36387918, PMCID: PMC9643365, DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1020827.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometriosis-associated infertilityRole of surgeryCurrent treatment optionsNon-invasive diagnostic toolLevel of impairmentInfertile womenRelated infertilityEndometrial receptivitySystemic diseaseTreatment optionsClinical managementDysfunctional alterationsEndometriosisSystemic effectsClinical situationsInfertilityPelvic anatomyClinical settingEndometriosis subtypesPrecise diagnosisPatient phenotypesReproductive technologiesDiagnostic toolTreatmentPhenotype
2021
Obesity and reproduction: a committee opinion
Medicine P, Penzias A, Azziz R, Bendikson K, Falcone T, Hansen K, Hill M, Jindal S, Kalra S, Mersereau J, Reindollar R, Shannon C, Steiner A, Tanrikut C, Taylor H, Yauger B. Obesity and reproduction: a committee opinion. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: 1266-1285. PMID: 34583840, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.08.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Factors associated with study protocol adherence and bio banking participation in reproductive medicine clinical trials and their relationship to live birth
Engmann L, Sun F, Legro RS, Diamond MP, Zhang H, Santoro N, Bartlebaugh C, Dodson W, Estes S, Ober J, Brzyski R, Easton C, Hernandez A, Leija M, Pierce D, Robinson R, Awonuga A, Cedo L, Cline A, Collins K, Krawetz S, Puscheck E, Singh M, Yoscovits M, Barnhart K, Coutifaris C, Lecks K, Martino L, Marunich R, Snyder P, Alvero R, Comfort A, Crow M, Schlaff W, Casson P, Hohmann A, Mallette S, Christman G, Ohl D, Ringbloom M, Tang J, Bates G, Mason S, DiMaria N, Usadi R, Lucidi R, Rhea M, Baker V, Turner K, Trussell J, DelBasso D, Huang H, Li Y, Makuch R, Patrizio P, Sakai L, Scahill L, Taylor H, Thomas T, Tsang S, Yan Q, Zhang M, Haisenleder D, Lamar C, DePaolo L, Herring A, Redmond J, Thomas M, Turek P, Wactawski-Wende J, Rebar R, Cato P, Dukic V, Lewis V, Schlegel P, Witter F. Factors associated with study protocol adherence and bio banking participation in reproductive medicine clinical trials and their relationship to live birth. Human Reproduction 2020, 35: 2819-2831. PMID: 33190149, PMCID: PMC8453415, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaa232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeClinical trial protocolMedicine clinical trialsU10 HD055942U10 HD38998Baseline characteristicsTrial protocolClinical trialsLive birthsPolycystic Ovary Syndrome IIU10 HD38992U10 HD39005U10 HD27049STUDY FUNDING/COMPETINGMultiple Intrauterine GestationsStudy protocol adherenceUS multicenter trialRegular ovulatory cyclesClinical trial findingsPolycystic ovarian morphologyPARTICIPANTS/MATERIALSROLE OF CHANCELower household incomeAfrican AmericansAspects of adherence
2017
Effects of Oral vs Transdermal Estrogen Therapy on Sexual Function in Early Postmenopause: Ancillary Study of the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS)
Taylor HS, Tal A, Pal L, Li F, Black DM, Brinton EA, Budoff MJ, Cedars MI, Du W, Hodis HN, Lobo RA, Manson JE, Merriam GR, Miller VM, Naftolin F, Neal-Perry G, Santoro NF, Harman SM. Effects of Oral vs Transdermal Estrogen Therapy on Sexual Function in Early Postmenopause: Ancillary Study of the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS). JAMA Internal Medicine 2017, 177: 1471-1479. PMID: 28846767, PMCID: PMC5710212, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.3877.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdministration, OralAdultDouble-Blind MethodEstradiolEstrogen Replacement TherapyEstrogensEstrogens, Conjugated (USP)FemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlucuronatesHumansMiddle AgedPostmenopauseProgesteroneProgestinsProspective StudiesPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesQuality of LifeRisk FactorsSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalTime FactorsWomen's HealthConceptsKronos Early Estrogen Prevention StudyLow sexual functionTransdermal estrogen therapySexual functionAncillary studiesEstrogen therapyPostmenopausal womenPrevention StudyT-E2Female Sexual Function InventoryOral conjugated equine estrogenOverall scoreLower FSFI scoresEarly postmenopausal womenMenopausal hormone therapyPlacebo-controlled trialOral micronized progesteroneConjugated equine estrogensSexual Function InventoryLast menstrual periodEffects of OralQuality of lifeProportion of womenSymptoms of distressMicronized progesteroneTreatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Elagolix, an Oral GnRH Antagonist
Taylor HS, Giudice LC, Lessey BA, Abrao MS, Kotarski J, Archer DF, Diamond MP, Surrey E, Johnson NP, Watts NB, Gallagher JC, Simon JA, Carr BR, Dmowski WP, Leyland N, Rowan JP, Duan WR, Ng J, Schwefel B, Thomas JW, Jain RI, Chwalisz K. Treatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Elagolix, an Oral GnRH Antagonist. New England Journal Of Medicine 2017, 377: 28-40. PMID: 28525302, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1700089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonmenstrual pelvic painEndometriosis-associated painPelvic painClinical responsePercentage of womenPlacebo groupEnd pointPrimary efficacy end pointSevere endometriosis-associated painGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistOral GnRH antagonistRescue analgesic agentsEfficacy end pointPrimary end pointPhase 3 trialClinical response criteriaEstrogen-dependent conditionDaily electronic diaryBone mineral densityProportion of womenCorresponding percentagesEndometrial findingsEstrogen suppressionPain scoresHot flushes
2012
A polymorphism in a let‐7 microRNA binding site of KRAS in women with endometriosis
Grechukhina O, Petracco R, Popkhadze S, Massasa E, Paranjape T, Chan E, Flores I, Weidhaas JB, Taylor HS. A polymorphism in a let‐7 microRNA binding site of KRAS in women with endometriosis. EMBO Molecular Medicine 2012, 4: 206-217. PMID: 22307873, PMCID: PMC3376847, DOI: 10.1002/emmm.201100200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial stromal cellsKRAS-variantCultured endometrial stromal cellsStromal cellsAbnormal endometrial growthDe novo endometriosisProgesterone receptor levelsRelatives of womenEndometrial xenograftsKRAS resultsLCS6 polymorphismEndometrial growthReproductive ageKRAS mutationsReceptor levelsMurine modelEndometriosisEndometriosis riskControl populationVariant allelesKRAS mRNAProtein expressionKRASWomenKRAS protein
2011
Novel Therapies Targeting Endometriosis
Taylor HS, Osteen KG, Bruner-Tran KL, Lockwood CJ, Krikun G, Sokalska A, Duleba AJ. Novel Therapies Targeting Endometriosis. Reproductive Sciences 2011, 18: 814-823. PMID: 21693775, PMCID: PMC4046304, DOI: 10.1177/1933719111410713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonhuman primate trialsAnti-inflammatory drugsProgesterone modulatorsEndometrial glandsPainful disordersNovel therapiesCommon causeSelective estrogenAntiangiogenic agentsWomen's qualityPotential therapyRodent modelsEndometriosisTherapyDiseaseStem cellsFurther testingPromising new developmentStatinsEstrogenInfertilityUterusStromaTrialsDerivation of Insulin Producing Cells From Human Endometrial Stromal Stem Cells and Use in the Treatment of Murine Diabetes
Santamaria X, Massasa EE, Feng Y, Wolff E, Taylor HS. Derivation of Insulin Producing Cells From Human Endometrial Stromal Stem Cells and Use in the Treatment of Murine Diabetes. Molecular Therapy 2011, 19: 2065-2071. PMID: 21878900, PMCID: PMC3222529, DOI: 10.1038/mt.2011.173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman endometrial stromal stem cellsStromal stem cellsPancreatic islet cell transplantationStem cellsIslet cell transplantationType 1 diabetesBlood glucose levelsTreatment of murineDifferentiated cellsDiabetic miceCell transplantationKidney capsuleCadaveric donorsPotential therapeutic applicationsProgressive hyperglycemiaInsulin secretionMurine modelGlucose levelsUterine endometriumMesenchymal stem cellsΒ-cell markersInsulinHuman insulinGlucose-responsive mannerControl cellsTreatment with Bazedoxifene, a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, Causes Regression of Endometriosis in a Mouse Model
Kulak J, Fischer C, Komm B, Taylor HS. Treatment with Bazedoxifene, a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, Causes Regression of Endometriosis in a Mouse Model. Endocrinology 2011, 152: 3226-3232. PMID: 21586552, PMCID: PMC3138238, DOI: 10.1210/en.2010-1010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelective estrogen receptor modulatorsRegression of endometriosisTreatment of endometriosisEstrogen receptor modulatorsReceptor modulatorsEstrogen-dependent disorderTissue-selective actionSignificant side effectsCD-1 miceEndometrial gene expressionCentral nervous systemEffective novel agentsExpression of PREndometrial stimulationGnRH agonistOvarian enlargementER expressionLIF mRNAExperimental endometriosisEstrogen antagonismER antagonistNovel agentsSERM bazedoxifeneEndometriosisMouse modelEndometrial stem cell transplantation restores dopamine production in a Parkinson’s disease model
Wolff EF, Gao X, Yao KV, Andrews ZB, Du H, Elsworth JD, Taylor HS. Endometrial stem cell transplantation restores dopamine production in a Parkinson’s disease model. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2011, 15: 747-755. PMID: 20406327, PMCID: PMC2998585, DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2010.01068.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParkinson's diseaseDopaminergic neuronsWhole-cell patch-clamp recordingsCell patch-clamp recordingsDopamine metabolite concentrationsPD mouse modelStem cell transplantationDisease modelsSite of lesionParkinson's disease modelPyramidal cell bodiesPatch-clamp recordingsMesenchymal stem-like cellsAllogenic stem cellsStem cellsStem-like cellsCell transplantationStriatal dopamineNeural markers nestinCentral neuronsDopaminergic cellsDendritic projectionsDopamine synthesisDopamine productionMouse modelMaternal Ghrelin Deficiency Compromises Reproduction in Female Progeny through Altered Uterine Developmental Programming
Martin JR, Lieber SB, McGrath J, Shanabrough M, Horvath TL, Taylor HS. Maternal Ghrelin Deficiency Compromises Reproduction in Female Progeny through Altered Uterine Developmental Programming. Endocrinology 2011, 152: 2060-2066. PMID: 21325042, PMCID: PMC3075930, DOI: 10.1210/en.2010-1485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsEmbryo ImplantationFemaleFertilityGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGhrelinHeterozygoteHomeobox A10 ProteinsHomeodomain ProteinsImmunohistochemistryLitter SizeMaleMiceMice, KnockoutProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenReproductionReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionTranscription FactorsUterusWnt ProteinsConceptsGhrelin deficiencyDevelopmental programmingAbnormal endometrial functionFemale wild-type miceUterus of miceLevels of ghrelinRegulation of appetiteWild-type miceReproductive tract developmentWild-type offspringSubsequent subfertilityEndometrial proliferationUnexposed miceEndometrial functionUtero exposureUterine expressionEmbryo implantationOvarian folliclesCorpora luteaGhrelinReproductive tractTract developmentMiceSignificant alterationsSubfertility
2010
Cigarette smoke inhibits recruitment of bone-marrow-derived stem cells to the uterus
Zhou Y, Gan Y, Taylor HS. Cigarette smoke inhibits recruitment of bone-marrow-derived stem cells to the uterus. Reproductive Toxicology 2010, 31: 123-127. PMID: 20955787, PMCID: PMC3207965, DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2010.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette smoke extractStem cell recruitmentBone marrowCell recruitmentCigarette smokingLong-term organ damageHuman mesenchymal stem cellsStem cellsCigarette smoke exposureEndometrial epithelial cellsDecidualization markers prolactinBone marrow cellsMesenchymal stem cell recruitmentSmoking inhibitsOrgan damageSmoke exposureDecreased incidenceEndometrial cellsFemale infertilitySmoke extractUnfiltered cigarettesFemale C57BL/6JMouse modelCigarette smokeUterine sectionsImplantation failure: molecular mechanisms and clinical treatment
Cakmak H, Taylor HS. Implantation failure: molecular mechanisms and clinical treatment. Human Reproduction Update 2010, 17: 242-253. PMID: 20729534, PMCID: PMC3039220, DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmq037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGynecological diseasesEndometrial receptivityImplantation rateImplantation failureOptimal current therapyPolycystic ovarian syndromeStem cell-based therapiesSynchronized dialogueOvarian syndromePregnancy outcomesCell-based therapiesImplantation markersSuccessful pregnancySurgical interventionCurrent therapiesEndometrial cellsUterine receptivityAbnormal cytokineAnimal modelsEndometrial genesClinical treatmentEmbryo qualityFertility treatmentExact mechanismDiseaseBisphenol‐A exposure in utero leads to epigenetic alterations in the developmental programming of uterine estrogen response
Bromer JG, Zhou Y, Taylor MB, Doherty L, Taylor HS. Bisphenol‐A exposure in utero leads to epigenetic alterations in the developmental programming of uterine estrogen response. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 2273-2280. PMID: 20181937, PMCID: PMC3230522, DOI: 10.1096/fj.09-140533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpigenetic alterationsCytosine-guanine dinucleotides (CpGs) methylationUtero BPA exposureHomeobox gene HOXA10Developmental programmingDiminished methylationChromatin immunoprecipitationBisulfite sequencingEpigenetic mechanismsDNA methylationPromoter sequencesBPA exposureMethylation profilesExpression patternsGene expressionUterine organogenesisUterine estrogen responsesMethylationNovel mechanismGeneral mechanismPregnant CD-1 miceProtein expressionCD-1 miceHOXA10Expression