Map-1a regulates Sertoli cell BTB dynamics through the cytoskeletal organization of microtubule and F-actin
Microtubule-associated protein 1a (Map1a) is a microtubule (MT) regulatory protein that binds to the MT protofilaments in mammalian cells to promote MT stabilization. Maps work with MT cleavage proteins and ot... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 3, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lingling Wang, Ming Yan, Tiao Bu, Xiaolong Wu, Linxi Li, Bruno Silvestrini, Fei Sun, C. Yan Cheng and Hao Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Reproductive outcomes of dual trigger therapy with GnRH agonist and hCG versus hCG trigger in women with diminished ovarian reserve: a retrospective study
Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is one of the obstacles affecting the reproductive outcomes of patients receiving assisted reproductive therapy. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether dual trigg... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - April 2, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kai Chen, Chunmei Zhang, Lixue Chen, Yue Zhao and Hongzhen Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Survival in pregnancy-associated breast cancer patients compared to non-pregnant controls
Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is a rare entity whose prognosis has previously been studied and is subject to controversy. (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 26, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Mar ía Martín Cameán, Ibon Jaunarena Marin, Jose Ignacio Sánchez Mendez, Covadonga Martí Alvarez, Félix Boria Alegre, Elena Martín Boado, Emanuela Spagnolo, Ignacio Zapardiel and Alicia Hernández Gutiérrez Tags: Research Source Type: research

A modern-day litmus test for the sustainability of daily IVF practice - Alabama supreme court ruling overreaches in asserting that frozen embryos are legally children
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Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 21, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: David B. Seifer Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Liraglutide improved the reproductive function of obese mice by upregulating the testicular AC3/cAMP/PKA pathway
The incidence of male reproductive dysfunction is increasing annually, and many studies have shown that obesity can cause severe harm to male reproductive function. The mechanism of male reproductive dysfuncti... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 20, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ruibing Qi, Yuzhen Liang, Jinming Yu, Bing Chen, Jiaqin Jiang, Xingye Wu, Wensheng Lu and Zhengming Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Predictive models of recurrent implantation failure in patients receiving ART treatment based on clinical features and routine laboratory data
The objective was to construct a model for predicting the probability of recurrent implantation failure (RIF) after assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment based on the clinical characteristics and ro... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 20, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Qunying Fang, Zonghui Qiao, Lei Luo, Shun Bai, Min Chen, Xiangjun Zhang, Lu Zong, Xian-hong Tong and Li-min Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Pregnancy and obstetric outcomes of dichorionic triamniotic triplet pregnancies with selective foetal reduction after assisted reproductive technology
It is generally beneficial and recommended that dichorionic triamniotic (DCTA) triplet pregnancies be reduced to monochorionic (MC) twin or singleton pregnancies after assisted reproductive technology (ART). H... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 15, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shuhua Liu, Qianhua Xu, Dehong Liu, Qiuru Li, Jingyu Qian, Bin Zhang and Xianxia Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Active plasma renin concentration throughout healthy and complicated pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pregnancy is characterized by profound circulatory changes and compensatory adjustments in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Differences in regulatory response may antedate or accompany vascular... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 7, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Wisal El Fathi, Maaike van Ochten, Munieb Rehman, Sander M. J. van Kuijk, Joanna IntHout, Chahinda Ghossein-Doha, Sander de Haas, Marc E. A. Spaanderman and Joris van Drongelen Tags: Review Source Type: research

Flagellar beating forces of human spermatozoa with different motility behaviors
One of the causes of male infertility is associated with altered spermatozoa motility. These sperm features are frequently analyzed by image-based approaches, which, despite allowing the acquisition of crucial... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 6, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cristina Tufoni, Alice Battistella, Stefania Luppi, Rita Boscolo, Giuseppe Ricci, Marco Lazzarino and Laura Andolfi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Assessment of artificial intelligence model and manual morphokinetic annotation system as embryo grading methods for successful live birth prediction: a retrospective monocentric study
The introduction of the time-lapse monitoring system (TMS) and the development of predictive algorithms could contribute to the optimal embryos selection for transfer. Therefore, the present study aims at inve... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - March 5, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Myrto-Sotiria Papamentzelopoulou, Ilectra-Niki Prifti, Despoina Mavrogianni, Thomais Tseva, Ntilay Soyhan, Aikaterini Athanasiou, Antonia Athanasiou, Adamantios Athanasiou, Paraskevi Vogiatzi, George Konomos, Dimitrios Loutradis and Maria Sakellariou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of frozen-thawed embryo transfer with a poor-quality embryo and a good-quality embryo on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes
To evaluate the impact of embryo quality and quantity, specifically a poor quality embryo (PQE) in combination with a good quality embryo (GQE), by double embryo transfer (DET) on the live birth rate (LBR) and... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 21, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cheng Zeng, Rui-Hui Lu, Xin Li, Sheng Wang, Yan-Rong Kuai and Qing Xue Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of serum adiponectin as a marker of insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a comparative cross-sectional study
Insulin resistance (IR) is known to be prevalent amongst women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Its presence has been linked to chronic anovulation and marked long term complications in women. Hence, i... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 20, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Olugbenga Ojatokunbo Runsewe, Abiodun Adeniyi Adewunmi, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Abimbola Tawaqualit Ottun, Ayokunle Moses Olumodeji, Babalola Ogungbemile and Tamramat Iyabo Runsewe-Abiodun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Deconvolution at the single-cell level reveals ovarian cell-type-specific transcriptomic changes in PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive endocrine disorders in females of childbearing age. Various types of ovarian cells work together to maintain normal reproductive function... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 19, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shumin Li, Yimeng Li, Yu Sun, Gengchen Feng, Ziyi Yang, Xueqi Yan, Xueying Gao, Yonghui Jiang, Yanzhi Du, Shigang Zhao, Han Zhao and Zi-Jiang Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

‘Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) paradox’ and ‘andrological ignorance’: AI in the era of fourth industrial revolution to navigate the blind spots
The quandary known as the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) paradox is found at the juncture of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and ‘andrological ignorance’ – a term coined to denote the undervalu... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 13, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Pallav Sengupta, Sulagna Dutta, Ravindran Jegasothy, Petr Slama, Chak-Lam Cho and Shubhadeep Roychoudhury Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

The reproductive potential of vitrified-warmed euploid embryos declines following repeated uterine transfers
Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) represents a vague clinical condition with an unclear diagnostic challenge that lacks solid scientific underpinning. Although euploid embryos have demonstrated consistent i... (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology)
Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - February 13, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: A. Almohammadi, F. Choucair, L. El Taha, H. Burjaq, M. Albader, A. B. Cavanillas and Johnny T. Awwad Tags: Research Source Type: research