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Using affected embryos to establish linkage phase in preimplantation genetic testing for thalassemia
This study aimed to evaluate the ability of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to conduct preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for thalassemia using affected embryos. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 30, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Zhanhui Ou, Yu Deng, Yunhao Liang, Zhiheng Chen and Ling Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Homozygous SPAG6 variants can induce nonsyndromic asthenoteratozoospermia with severe MMAF
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Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 29, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chuan Xu, Dongdong Tang, Zhongmei Shao, Hao Geng, Yang Gao, Kuokuo Li, Qing Tan, Guanxiong Wang, Chao Wang, Huan Wu, Guanjian Li, Mingrong Lv, Xiaojin He and Yunxia Cao Tags: Correction Source Type: research

The role of SK3 in progesterone-induced inhibition of human fallopian tubal contraction
Normal motor activity of the fallopian tube is critical for human reproduction, and abnormal tubal activity may lead to ectopic pregnancy (EP) or infertility. Progesterone has an inhibitory effect on tubal con... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 29, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Duo Zhang, Qian Zhu, Wei Xia, Chenfeng Zhu, Xiaoya Zhao, Yiqin Zhang, Chuqing He, Sifan Ji, Xiaocui Li and Jian Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Increased testicular insulin-like growth factor 1 is associated with gonadal activation by recombinant growth hormone in immature rats
In children, recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy for treatment of short stature has raised concerns of the early onset of puberty. Puberty is initiated by the activation of the hypothalamus-pituita... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 23, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Yang Xu, Chang Yong Han, Mi Jung Park and Myung Chan Gye Tags: Research Source Type: research

The clinical outcomes of selective and spontaneous fetal reduction of twins to a singleton pregnancy in the first trimester: a retrospective study of 10 years
Singleton pregnancy is encouraged to reduce pregnancy complications. In addition to single embryo transfer (SET), selective and spontaneous fetal reduction (SEFR and SPFR) can also achieve singleton pregnancie... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 22, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chao Wang, Fei Tang, Bing Song, Guanjian Li, Qiong Xing and Yunxia Cao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of nicotinamide on follicular development and the quality of oocytes
Nicotinamide (NAM) is an important antioxidant, which is closely related to female fertility, but its role has not been clearly elucidated. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of NA... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 21, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ziyu Guo, Jihong Yang, Guangping Yang, Ting Feng, Xinyue Zhang, Yao Chen, Ruizhi Feng and Yun Qian Tags: Research Source Type: research

Does conventional morphological evaluation still play a role in predicting blastocyst formation?
Advanced models including time-lapse imaging and artificial intelligence technologies have been used to predict blastocyst formation. However, the conventional morphological evaluation of embryos is still wide... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 19, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Xiaoming Jiang, Jiali Cai, Lanlan Liu, Zhenfang Liu, Wenjie Wang, Jinhua Chen, Chao Yang, Jie Geng, Caihui Ma and Jianzhi Ren Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Sexually transmitted infections and semen quality from subfertile men with and without leukocytospermia
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Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 19, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shun Bai, Yuan Li, Yangyang Wan, Tonghang Guo, Qi Jin, Ran Liu, Wenjuan Tang, Meiying Sang, Yuanyuan Tao, Baoguo Xie, Yun Zhao, Wei Li, Xiangdong Xu, Qiuling Yue, Xuechun Hu and Bo Xu Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Rapamycin improves the quality and developmental competence of mice oocytes by promoting DNA damage repair during in vitro maturation
Increasing evidence has shown that the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway plays a critical role in oocyte meiosis and embryonic development, however, previous studies reporting the effects of rapamyc... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 18, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Qiyu Yang, Qingsong Xi, Meng Wang, Rui Long, Juan Hu, Zhou Li, Xinling Ren, Lixia Zhu and Lei Jin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: The effects of statins on hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 15, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jianguo Chen, Chaoran Huang, Tongtong Zhang, Wuqing Gong, Xiaofeng Deng, Hua Liu, Jinbo Liu and Yuanbiao Guo Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Connective tissue growth factor mediates bone morphogenetic protein 2-induced increase in hyaluronan production in luteinized human granulosa cells
Hyaluronan is the main component of the cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) matrix, and it maintains the basic structure of the COC during ovulation. As a member of the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamil... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 8, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hsun-Ming Chang, Long Bai, Yi-Min Zhu and Peter C. K. Leung Tags: Research Source Type: research

miR-218-5p in endometrial microenvironment prevents the migration of ectopic endometrial stromal cells by inhibiting LASP1
Our previous two-dimensional electrophoresis experiment showed that the expression of LASP1 in patients with endometriosis was significantly higher than that of control endometrium. However, the molecular mech... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 4, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ziyu Zhang, Yaoqing Wang, Liqin Zeng, Kaihui Yu, Yuanqin Wang, Yong Luo, Faying Liu, Bicheng Yang, Yang Zou, Liqun Wang and Ouping Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Systematic review update and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials of ovarian stimulation versus artificial cycle for endometrial preparation prior to frozen embryo transfer in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the short-term reproductive and long-term obstetric outcomes after endometrial preparations by ovarian stimulation protocols and hormone replacement th... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 2, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Yingying Zhang, Ling Wu, Tin Chiu Li, Chi Chiu Wang, Tao Zhang and Jacqueline Pui Wah Chung Tags: Review Source Type: research

Identification of deleterious variants in patients with male infertility due to idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia
Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is the most severe type of male infertility, affecting 1% of men worldwide. Most of its etiologies remain idiopathic. Although genetic studies have identified dozens of NOA ge... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 2, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dongdong Tang, Kuokuo Li, Hao Geng, Chuan Xu, Mingrong Lv, Yang Gao, Guanxiong Wang, Hui Yu, Zhongmei Shao, Qunshan Shen, Hui Jiang, Xiansheng Zhang, Xiaojin He and Yunxia Cao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Gonadotropins treatment prior to microdissection testicular sperm extraction in non-obstructive azoospermia: a single-center cohort study
Microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE) in combination with ICSI can make paternity possible for non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) patients. Testicular sperm can be successfully retrieved in n... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 1, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tianwen Peng, Chen Liao, Xin Ye, Zhicong Chen, Yu Lan, Xin Fu and Geng An Tags: Research Source Type: research