Haptoglobin phenotypes and in vitro fertilization treatment outcomes.

Haptoglobin phenotypes and in vitro fertilization treatment outcomes. Syst Biol Reprod Med. 2013 May 8; Authors: Weiss A, Ozeri D, Beck-Fruchter R, Lavee M, Geslevich Y, Levy AP Abstract The haptoglobin (Hp) protein has been implicated in various aspects of reproduction. One possible mechanism is through its effect on angiogenesis. Angiogenesis plays a major role in follicle production. The Hp insertion polymorphism results in the production of Hp proteins denoted Hp 1-1, 2-1, and 2-2, with markedly different angiogenic activities. We sought to determine if the number of oocytes aspirated during in vitro fertilization is related to the Hp type and to compare clinical data and treatment outcomes. We conducted a prospective non-interventional study in an academic in vitro fertilization center serving northern Israel. All patients undergoing in vitro fertilization who agreed to have their haptoglobin phenotype and clinical data evaluated anonymously were included. The main outcome measure was the number of oocytes harvested from each aspiration. The groups did not differ regarding ethnicity or BMI, though women with the Hp1-1 phenotype had a longer duration of infertility (p = 0.037) and a higher gonadotropin requirement (p = 0.024) to achieve the same treatment outcome. Women with mechanical factor infertility were more likely (p = 0.042) to have the Hp 1-1/2-1 phenotypes than the Hp2-2 phenotype. There were no differences in the num...
Source: Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Syst Biol Reprod Med Source Type: research