2024
Reply. Recurrent implantation failure in patients undergoing euploid embryo transfers are unlikely to be caused by unmodifiable extra-embryonic factors
Ata B, Gill P, Cimadomo D, Ubaldi F, Garcia-Velasco J, Seli E. Reply. Recurrent implantation failure in patients undergoing euploid embryo transfers are unlikely to be caused by unmodifiable extra-embryonic factors. Human Reproduction 2024, deae185. PMID: 39173607, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDoes Recurrent Implantation Failure Exist? Prevalence and Outcomes of Five Consecutive Euploid Blastocyst Transfers in 123 987 Patients
Gill P, Ata B, Arnanz A, Cimadomo D, Vaiarelli A, Fatemi H, Ubaldi F, Garcia-Velasco J, Seli E. Does Recurrent Implantation Failure Exist? Prevalence and Outcomes of Five Consecutive Euploid Blastocyst Transfers in 123 987 Patients. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2024, 79: 473-474. DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000001310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMitochondria as determinants of reproductive senescence and competence: implications for diagnosis of embryo competence in assisted reproduction
Yildirim R, Seli E. Mitochondria as determinants of reproductive senescence and competence: implications for diagnosis of embryo competence in assisted reproduction. Human Reproduction 2024, deae171. PMID: 39066612, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultiple quality control mechanismsMitochondrial unfolded protein responseMitochondrial DNA copy numberUnfolded protein responseQuality control mechanismsDNA copy numberMitochondrial networkRegulate calcium signalingMitochondrial dynamicsReproductive successMitochondrial quantityProtein responseDinucleotide contentModulate apoptosisOxidative phosphorylationCellular pathwaysCopy numberMitochondrial dysfunctionMitochondriaCalcium signalingEmbryo competenceMembrane potentialAssisted reproductionDiagnostic targetsReproductive senescenceMitochondria as therapeutic targets in assisted reproduction
Yildirim R, Seli E. Mitochondria as therapeutic targets in assisted reproduction. Human Reproduction 2024, deae170. PMID: 39066614, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMitochondrial replacement therapyClinical trialsAssisted reproductionImprove oocyte qualityTherapeutic targetAssisted reproductive outcomesImprove assisted reproductive outcomesMitochondrial quality control mechanismsDevelopmental competenceOocyte qualityReplacement therapyProgrammed cell deathQuality control mechanismsPharmacological agentsTargeting mitochondrial functionCalcium homeostasisReproductive outcomesInhibitor rapamycinMammalian targetMaternal spindle transferAntioxidant coenzyme Q10Mitochondrial populationEmbryo developmentCoenzyme Q10Cell deathNon-invasive preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: is the promise real?
Volovsky M, Scott R, Seli E. Non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: is the promise real? Human Reproduction 2024, deae151. PMID: 38970367, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-invasive PGT-APGT-APreimplantation genetic testingIntegration of next-generation sequencingGenetic testingGenetic testing platformsNon-invasive preimplantation genetic testingNext-generation sequencingRisk of pregnancy lossAneuploidy screening methodsEmbryo culture mediumAmplification failureSegmental aneuploidyPregnancy lossCulture mediumClinical reliabilityAneuploidyDiagnostic precisionClinical settingDiagnostic inaccuracyEmbryo viabilityClinical adoptionEmbryosScreening methodDNAEVALUATING DAY 5 VERSUS DAY 6 BLASTULATION RATES AMONG FRESH VERSUS FROZEN DONOR EGG CYCLES
Dotterweich K, Gill P, Reig A, Whitehead C, Werner M, Seli E. EVALUATING DAY 5 VERSUS DAY 6 BLASTULATION RATES AMONG FRESH VERSUS FROZEN DONOR EGG CYCLES. Fertility And Sterility 2024, 122: e24-e25. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.05.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvolution of biotechnological advances and regenerative therapies for endometrial disorders: a systematic review
Rodríguez-Eguren A, Bueno-Fernandez C, Gómez-Álvarez M, Francés-Herrero E, Pellicer A, Bellver J, Seli E, Cervelló I. Evolution of biotechnological advances and regenerative therapies for endometrial disorders: a systematic review. Human Reproduction Update 2024, 30: 584-613. PMID: 38796750, PMCID: PMC11369227, DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmae013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlatelet-rich plasmaAsherman's syndromeEndometrial atrophyIntrauterine adhesionsThin endometriumRegenerative therapyMesenchymal stem cellsEndometrial pathologyStem cellsPreclinical modelsEndometrial disordersClinical studiesRisk of poor pregnancy outcomesGrowth factorTreated with surgeryStem cell-based treatmentsPoor pregnancy outcomesTissue repairMaintenance of pregnancyPersonalized treatment regimensImprove reproductive outcomesCell-based treatmentsSystematic reviewHuman bone marrowEndometrial proliferationReply: Consecutive euploid blastocyst transfers currently represent the best available model for investigating the true prevalence of recurrent implantation failure (RIF), a rare pathology at best
Ata B, Gill P, Cimadomo D, Ubaldi F, Garcia-Velasco J, Seli E. Reply: Consecutive euploid blastocyst transfers currently represent the best available model for investigating the true prevalence of recurrent implantation failure (RIF), a rare pathology at best. Human Reproduction 2024, 39: 1575-1576. PMID: 38741229, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect of intraovarian platelet-rich plasma injection on IVF outcomes in women with poor ovarian response: the PROVA randomized controlled trial
Herlihy N, Cakiroglu Y, Whitehead C, Reig A, Tiras B, Scott R, Seli E. Effect of intraovarian platelet-rich plasma injection on IVF outcomes in women with poor ovarian response: the PROVA randomized controlled trial. Human Reproduction 2024, 39: 1495-1503. PMID: 38725194, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPoor ovarian responseControlled ovarian stimulationHistory of poor ovarian responsePremature ovarian insufficiencyPlatelet-rich plasmaPlatelet-rich plasma injectionsMature oocyte yieldRandomized controlled trialsPRP injectionEuploid blastocystsOvarian responseOocyte yieldOocyte retrievalIVF outcomesIntraovarian platelet-rich plasmaUniversity-affiliated reproductive centerIVF historyMature oocytesSustained implantationDATE OF FIRST PATIENT’S ENROLMENT:Euploid embryo transferInclusion criteriaPlatelet-rich plasma preparationsPreimplantation genetic testingOvarian reserve testsLeukocytospermia does not negatively impact outcomes in in vitro fertilization cycles with intracytoplasmic sperm injection and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: findings from 5435 cycles
Gill P, Puchalt N, Molinaro T, Werner M, Seli E, Hotaling J, Cheng P. Leukocytospermia does not negatively impact outcomes in in vitro fertilization cycles with intracytoplasmic sperm injection and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: findings from 5435 cycles. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2024, 41: 1213-1219. PMID: 38642270, PMCID: PMC11143111, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03085-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birth rateIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionClinical pregnancy rateSustained implantation ratesIn vitro fertilizationIn vitro fertilization cyclesPreimplantation genetic testingBlastulation ratePGT-AAneuploidy rateEmbryological outcomesSperm injectionGenetic testingEuploid embryo transferPrevalence of leukocytospermiaRetrospective cohort studyMale partner ageImplantation rateBaseline characteristicsEmbryo transferLeukocytospermiaFertilization cyclesCohort studyPregnancy ratePrimary outcomePoor ovarian response classification systems in the clinical setting – time for an update?
Reig A, Seli E. Poor ovarian response classification systems in the clinical setting – time for an update? Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2024, 36: 192-199. PMID: 38597510, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000950.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor ovarian responseOvarian responsePoor ovarian response definitionDefinition of poor ovarian responseSuccess of assisted reproductive technologiesEra of personalized medicineOvarian reserve markersAssisted reproductive technologyBologna criteriaEuploid embryosReserve markersReproductive technologyClassification systemDiagnostic criteriaPersonalized medicineCounseling toolEffective predictorDoes recurrent implantation failure exist? Prevalence and outcomes of five consecutive euploid blastocyst transfers in 123 987 patients
Gill P, Ata B, Arnanz A, Cimadomo D, Vaiarelli A, Fatemi H, Ubaldi F, Garcia-Velasco J, Seli E. Does recurrent implantation failure exist? Prevalence and outcomes of five consecutive euploid blastocyst transfers in 123 987 patients. Human Reproduction 2024, 39: 974-980. PMID: 38452358, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEuploid blastocyst transferLive birth rateCumulative live birth rateBlastocyst transferEmbryo transferEuploid blastocystsImplant failureBirth ratePreimplantation genetic testing cyclesMulti-center retrospective studyDay of embryo transferCongenital uterine anomaliesEuploid embryo transferComprehensive chromosome screeningEndometrial preparation protocolsNon-obstructive azoospermiaModified natural cyclePositive pregnancy testOvarian stimulation protocolsRecurrent implantation failureParental karyotype abnormalitiesChromosome copy numberEuploid transfersTrophectoderm biopsyUterine anomaliesDisruption of mitochondrial unfolded protein response results in telomere shortening in mouse oocytes and somatic cells
Cozzolino M, Ergun Y, Ristori E, Garg A, Imamoglu G, Seli E. Disruption of mitochondrial unfolded protein response results in telomere shortening in mouse oocytes and somatic cells. Aging 2024, 16: 2047-2060. PMID: 38349865, PMCID: PMC10911389, DOI: 10.18632/aging.205543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaseinolytic peptidase PMitochondrial unfolded protein responseUnfolded protein responseTelomere integrityProtein responseGermline deletionSomatic cellsSomatic agingSomatic cell divisionDouble-stranded DNA breaksAged miceTelomere shorteningAssociated with cellular senescenceTelomeric regionsProtein homeostasisAccelerated follicular depletionChromosome stabilityCell divisionMtUPRDNA breaksTelomereAging phenotypesCellular senescenceFollicular depletionMouse oocytesThe role of mitochondrial dynamics in oocyte and early embryo development
Yildirim R, Seli E. The role of mitochondrial dynamics in oocyte and early embryo development. Seminars In Cell And Developmental Biology 2024, 159: 52-61. PMID: 38330625, DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2024.01.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMitochondrial dynamicsRegulating mitochondrial dynamicsImpaired mitochondrial dynamicsMorphology of mitochondriaMitochondria importDynamic organellesMitochondrial networkDysfunctional mitochondriaEmbryo developmentCellular processesPre-implantation embryo developmentPhospholipid synthesisMitochondriaHuman diseasesMitochondrial dysfunctionInnate immunityOlder reproductive age womenCell typesReproductive processesAffecting oocyte qualityCalcium regulationSuccess of pregnancyFemale reproductive healthReproductive age womenPost-fertilizationMitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response Gene Clpp Is Required for Oocyte Function and Female Fertility
Ergun Y, Imamoglu A, Cozzolino M, Demirkiran C, Basar M, Garg A, Yildirim R, Seli E. Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response Gene Clpp Is Required for Oocyte Function and Female Fertility. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 1866. PMID: 38339144, PMCID: PMC10855406, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031866.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaseinolytic peptidase PMouse modelProtein homeostasisStress responseUnfolded protein stress responseProtein stress responseCumulus/granulosa cellsOocyte competenceOocyte functionGlobal deletionFunctional abnormalitiesGenes clpPMetabolic stress responseFemale subfertilityFemale infertilityOocyte-specificOocytesReproductive functionMtUPRMiceProtein degradationReproductive competenceFemale fertilityDeletionHomeostasisAddition of rapamycin or co-culture with cumulus cells from younger reproductive age women does not improve rescue in vitro oocyte maturation or euploidy rates in older reproductive age women
Esbert M, Tao X, Ballesteros A, Yildirim R, Scott R, Seli E. Addition of rapamycin or co-culture with cumulus cells from younger reproductive age women does not improve rescue in vitro oocyte maturation or euploidy rates in older reproductive age women. Molecular Human Reproduction 2024, 30: gaad048. PMID: 38180884, DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaad048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReproductive-age womenEuploidy rateCumulus cellsAutologous cumulus cellsAge womenReproductive ageRescue IVMOlder womenYoung donorsYoung reproductive age womenYoung womenOlder reproductive age womenOocyte maturationMetaphase II oocytesGerminal vesicle stage oocytesPolar bodyMaternal ageEuploid oocytesFirst polar bodyAddition of rapamycinHours of cultureII oocytesWomenCytogenetic constitutionRapamycin
2023
Leukocyte telomere length and DNA methylome as biomarkers of ovarian reserve and embryo aneuploidy: the intricate relationship between somatic and reproductive aging
Garg A, Seli E. Leukocyte telomere length and DNA methylome as biomarkers of ovarian reserve and embryo aneuploidy: the intricate relationship between somatic and reproductive aging. Fertility And Sterility 2023, 121: 26-33. PMID: 37979607, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor ovarian responseLeukocyte telomere lengthOvarian reserveTelomere lengthAssisted Reproductive TechnologyOvarian responseFollicular somatic cellsMethylome changesDNA methylomePrevalence of infertilityDiminished ovarian reserveSomatic cellsCellular agingEpigenetic clocksDNA methylation ageReproductive potentialReproductive declineOvarian agingSurrogate biomarkerCommon causeMethylomeART outcomesChronologic ageEmbryo aneuploidyReproductive function
2022
SUBENDOMETRIAL AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTION IN PATIENTS WITH UNRESPONSIVE THIN ENDOMETRIUM UNDERGOING FROZEN-THAWED EMBRYO TRANSFER
Cakiroglu Y, Tohma Y, Yuceturk A, Karaosmanoglu O, Kopuk S, Korun Z, Yazicioglu C, Scott R, Tiras B, Zeyneloglu H, Seli E. SUBENDOMETRIAL AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTION IN PATIENTS WITH UNRESPONSIVE THIN ENDOMETRIUM UNDERGOING FROZEN-THAWED EMBRYO TRANSFER. Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: e170. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDistress response in granulosa cells of women affected by PCOS with or without insulin resistance
Cozzolino M, Herraiz S, Cakiroglu Y, Garcia-Velasco JA, Tiras B, Pacheco A, Rabadan S, Kohls G, Barrio AI, Pellicer A, Seli E. Distress response in granulosa cells of women affected by PCOS with or without insulin resistance. Endocrine 2022, 79: 200-207. PMID: 36149529, DOI: 10.1007/s12020-022-03192-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovarian syndromeHomeostasis model assessmentPCOS-IRInsulin resistanceHealthy oocyte donorsCumulus GCsOvarian syndromePCOS groupPlasma glucoseCONT groupMetabolic dysfunctionPathological changesFollicular microenvironmentConclusionOur findingsOocyte donorsGranulosa cellsModel assessmentQRT-PCRWomenER stressCONTMolecular mechanismsCell stressDistress responsesGroupTargeted Deletion of Mitofusin 1 and Mitofusin 2 Causes Female Infertility and Loss of Follicular Reserve
Cozzolino M, Ergun Y, Seli E. Targeted Deletion of Mitofusin 1 and Mitofusin 2 Causes Female Infertility and Loss of Follicular Reserve. Reproductive Sciences 2022, 30: 560-568. PMID: 35739352, DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01014-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitofusin 1Mitofusin 2Double deletionFemale reproductive competencePotential functional redundancyDynamic organellesCellular homeostasisFunctional redundancyMitochondrial dynamicsEnvironmental stressMitochondrial functionMitochondrial dysfunctionMfn1Reproductive competenceTargeted deletionMfn2Oocyte maturationDeletionCritical roleReproductive agingFemale infertilityOocytesOocyte qualityFusion mechanismMitofusins