2014
Is AMH a regulator of follicular atresia?
Seifer DB, Merhi Z. Is AMH a regulator of follicular atresia? Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2014, 31: 1403-1407. PMID: 25193290, PMCID: PMC4389943, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-014-0328-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFollicular atresiaNatural ovarian agingPolycystic ovary syndromeOnset of menopausePremature ovarian insufficiencyTreatment of PCOSDifferent patient populationsBasic science studiesTiming of onsetOvary syndromePatient populationOvarian agingOvarian failureHuman ovaryTreatment strategiesAMH productionOvarian insufficiencyIntraovarian regulatorsGrowth factorCellular originCritical growth factorsCancer therapyMenopauseAtresiaAMH
2003
Effect of gonadotropins on brain-derived neurotrophic factor secretion by human follicular cumulus cells
Feng B, Chen S, Shelden RM, Seifer DB. Effect of gonadotropins on brain-derived neurotrophic factor secretion by human follicular cumulus cells. Fertility And Sterility 2003, 80: 658-659. PMID: 12969721, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(03)00742-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Mitochondrial deletions in luteinized granulosa cells as a function of age in women undergoing in vitro fertilization
Seifer DB, DeJesus V, Hubbard K. Mitochondrial deletions in luteinized granulosa cells as a function of age in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 2002, 78: 1046-1048. PMID: 12413991, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(02)04214-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgingDNA, MitochondrialFemaleFertilization in VitroGene DeletionGranulosa CellsHumansLuteinizationConceptsGranulosa cellsAdvanced reproductive ageLuteinized granulosa cellsMitochondrial DNA deletionsGonadotropin stimulationReproductive ageMAIN OUTCOMEFollicular aspirationFertility clinicsFunction of ageYoung womenWomenIVFAgeDNA deletionsCellsMitochondrial deletionsYearsNormal mitochondriaNormal mtDNAPatientsDeletionClinicSubstantial decreaseDNA microarray analysis of the expression profiles of luteinized granulosa cells as a function of ovarian reserve
Chin KV, Seifer DB, Feng B, Lin Y, Shih WC. DNA microarray analysis of the expression profiles of luteinized granulosa cells as a function of ovarian reserve. Fertility And Sterility 2002, 77: 1214-1218. PMID: 12057731, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(02)03114-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLuteinized granulosa cellsOvarian reserveDNA microarray analysisGranulosa cellsExpression profilesMicroarray analysisSequence tagsFertilization-embryo transferUniversity-based fertility clinicExpression profilingComplementary DNA microarray analysisGonadotropin stimulationFollicular aspirationMAIN OUTCOMEFertility clinicsWomenDNA microarraysGene expressionCellsGenesProfilingPatientsIVFClinicSignature patternsBrain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Novel Human Ovarian Follicular Protein
Seifer DB, Feng B, Shelden RM, Chen S, Dreyfus CF. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Novel Human Ovarian Follicular Protein. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2002, 87: 655-659. PMID: 11836300, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.87.2.8213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorOocyte maturationSecretion of BDNFSource of BDNFNervous systemRelease of BDNFSoluble polypeptide growth factorsHuman ovarian folliclesHuman follicular fluidCumulus granulosa cellsMammalian nervous systemFollicular proteinsBDNF receptorOocyte retrievalBDNF proteinTrk BNeurotrophic factorPolypeptide growth factorsHuman ovaryMural granulosaFollicular fluidMouse oocyte maturationOvarian folliclesGranulosa cellsEndocrine tissues
1998
Activin a stimulates meiotic maturation of human oocytes and modulates granulosa cell steroidogenesis in vitro
Alak B, Coskun S, Friedman C, Kennard E, Kim M, Seifer D. Activin a stimulates meiotic maturation of human oocytes and modulates granulosa cell steroidogenesis in vitro. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 70: 1126-1130. PMID: 9848305, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00386-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGranulosa cell steroidogenesisGerminal vesicle breakdownGranulosa cellsActivin AE2 secretionSteroid secretionCell steroidogenesisNonluteinized granulosa cellsMeiotic maturationMetaphase IIUniversity Medical CenterAntral granulosa cellsNonovarian pathologyInhibin AMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMEActivin A.Oocyte meiotic maturationImmature oocytesHuman oocytesOocyte maturationSecretionVesicle breakdownProgesteroneSteroidogenesisInhibin-B: The Physiologic Basis of the Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test for Ovarian Reserve Screening 1This work was supported by The Bethesda Foundation.1
Hofmann G, Danforth D, Seifer D. Inhibin-B: The Physiologic Basis of the Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test for Ovarian Reserve Screening 1This work was supported by The Bethesda Foundation.1. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 69: 474-477. PMID: 9531880, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00531-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClomiphene citrate challenge testInhibin B concentrationsNormal ovarian reserveDiminished ovarian reserveOvarian reserve screeningOvarian reserveDay 3Challenge testSerum inhibin B concentrationElevated FSH concentrationsTertiary fertility centerCycle day 3Cycle day 10Higher inhibin B concentrationsInhibin B productionFSH levelsFSH concentrationsFertility centerMAIN OUTCOMEPhysiologic basisFollicular apparatusDay 10WomenPatientsFertility evaluation
1997
Follicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor concentrations are elevated in women of advanced reproductive age undergoing ovulation induction
Friedman C, Danforth D, Herbosa-Encarnacion C, Arbogast L, Alak B, Seifer D. Follicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor concentrations are elevated in women of advanced reproductive age undergoing ovulation induction. Fertility And Sterility 1997, 68: 607-612. PMID: 9341598, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00278-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgingCobaltCohort StudiesCorpus LuteumEndothelial Growth FactorsFemaleFollicular FluidGranulosa CellsHumansHypoxiaLymphokinesMaternal AgeMiddle AgedOsmolar ConcentrationOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy, High-RiskRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsAdvanced reproductive ageVascular endothelial growth factor/vascular permeability factorVascular permeability factorReproductive ageFollicular fluidFactor concentrationsPermeability factorFollicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor concentrationsGranulosa cellsVascular endothelial growth factor concentrationsYoung womenRetrospective cohort studyReproductive-age womenUniversity Teaching HospitalPg/mLGrowth factor concentrationsCohort studyIVF-ETOvulation inductionHCG administrationAge womenCobalt chlorideTeaching hospitalMAIN OUTCOMEFollicular aspiration
1996
Apoptosis as a function of ovarian reserve in women undergoing in vitro fertilization*†
Seifer D, Gardiner A, Ferreira K, Peluso J. Apoptosis as a function of ovarian reserve in women undergoing in vitro fertilization*†. Fertility And Sterility 1996, 66: 593-598. PMID: 8816622, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58573-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultApoptosisFemaleFertilization in VitroFlow CytometryFollicle Stimulating HormoneGranulosa CellsHumansOvaryConceptsDay 3 serum FSHFSH levelsOvarian reserveSerum FSHMIU/Granulosa cellsCell countDiminished ovarian reserveMIU/mLAcademic clinical practiceLuteinized granulosa cellsApoptotic granulosa cellsIVF-ETFollicular aspiratesPreovulatory folliclesClinical practiceFlow cytometryWomenMean numberApoptotic cellsFSHGreater percentageFolliclesCellsViable cellsAutologous granulosa cell coculture demonstrates zygote suppression of granulosa cell steroidogenesis**Presented in part at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Seattle, Washington, October 7 to 12, 1995.††Supported in part by Physician Scientist Award (AG00566 [D.B.S.] and R01HD31894 [A.L.S.]) from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, Maryland.
Seifer D, Freeman M, Gardiner A, Hill G, Schneyer A, Vanderhyden B. Autologous granulosa cell coculture demonstrates zygote suppression of granulosa cell steroidogenesis**Presented in part at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Seattle, Washington, October 7 to 12, 1995.††Supported in part by Physician Scientist Award (AG00566 [D.B.S.] and R01HD31894 [A.L.S.]) from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, Maryland. Fertility And Sterility 1996, 66: 425-429. PMID: 8751742, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58513-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLuteinized granulosa cellsGranulosa cellsStandard IVF-ET treatment cycleIVF-ET treatment cyclesTwo-pronuclear embryosGranulosa cell steroidogenesisTwo-pronuclear zygotesNational InstituteVitro Fertilization UnitProduction of E2Steroid hormone productionPituitary desensitizationOvarian stimulationFollicular aspiratesCell steroidogenesisFertilization unitTreatment cyclesHormone productionCell coculturesReproductive medicineP productionAmerican SocietyAcademic research environmentE2Human embryosDifferential secretion of dimeric inhibin in cultured luteinized granulosa cells as a function of ovarian reserve
Seifer DB, Gardiner AC, Lambert-Messerlian G, Schneyer AL. Differential secretion of dimeric inhibin in cultured luteinized granulosa cells as a function of ovarian reserve. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1996, 81: 736-739. PMID: 8636296, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.81.2.8636296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDay 3 serum FSHLuteinized granulosa cellsHigh FSH groupDimeric inhibinSerum FSHFSH groupPg/Granulosa cellsFSH levelsOvarian reserveOvulation inductionProgesterone concentrationsDay 3 serum FSH levelsCultured luteinized granulosa cellsDimeric inhibin productionLow FSH groupSerum FSH levelsFertilization-embryo transferHigher FSH levelsReproductive technology programGranulosa cell levelTotal inhibinInhibin concentrationsInhibin productionProspective study
1993
Proliferative index of human luteinized granulosa cells varies as a function of ovarian reserve
Seifer D, Charland C, Berlinsky D, Penzias A, Haning R, Naftolin F, Barker B. Proliferative index of human luteinized granulosa cells varies as a function of ovarian reserve. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1993, 169: 1531-1535. PMID: 8267057, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(93)90430-q.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum follicle-stimulating hormone levelsFollicle-stimulating hormone levelsFollicle-stimulating hormoneLuteinized granulosa cellsIU/L.Ovarian reserveHormone levelsProliferative indexGranulosa cellsHormone groupChronologic agePreovulatory folliclesDay 3 follicle-stimulating hormone levelsHigh follicle-stimulating hormoneLower follicle-stimulating hormoneSerum follicle-stimulating hormoneFlow cytometryHuman luteinized granulosa cellsGreater proliferative indexSame chronologic ageWoman's ovarian reserveOvulation induction protocolsProspective cohort studyAdvanced reproductive ageIU/LGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist-induced differences in granulosa cell cycle kinetics are associated with alterations in follicular fluid müllerian-inhibiting substance and androgen content
Seifer DB, MacLaughlin DT, Penzias AS, Behrman HR, Asmundson L, Donahoe PK, Haning RV, Flynn SD. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist-induced differences in granulosa cell cycle kinetics are associated with alterations in follicular fluid müllerian-inhibiting substance and androgen content. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1993, 76: 711-714. PMID: 8445031, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.76.3.8445031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman menopausal gonadotropinCell cycle kineticsProliferative indexGranulosa cellsFollicular fluidControl groupCycle kineticsGnRH analogue leuprolideOvulation induction regimensFollicular fluid contentMüllerian-inhibiting substanceHuman granulosa cellsLuteinized granulosa cellsCI (3.2-3.6) PInduction regimensMenopausal gonadotropinOocyte retrievalAndrogen contentGnRHSpecific growth factorsFlow cytometryGrowth factorFolliclesFluid contentOne-way analysis
1992
Flow cytometric analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid in human granulosa cells as a function of chronological age and ovulation induction regimen
Seifer DB, Honig J, Penzias AS, Lavy G, Nadkarni PM, Jones EE, DeCherney AH, Flynn SD. Flow cytometric analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid in human granulosa cells as a function of chronological age and ovulation induction regimen. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1992, 75: 636-640. PMID: 1639962, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.75.2.1639962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman menopausal gonadotropinOvulation induction regimenGreater proliferative indexInduction regimenLeuprolide acetateProliferative indexGranulosa cellsGroup IGroup IIGroup IIIAmpules of hMGFunction of ageFlow cytometryDay of hCGProspective cohort studyGroup of patientsHuman granulosa cellsChronological ageMenopausal gonadotropinCohort studyOvulation inductionSerum FSHSignificant independent influenceOutcome measuresWomen's age