Cumulus cell microRNA expression when LH is added to the ovarian stimulation protocol: a pilot study

Recombinant FSH administration in ovarian stimulation for IVF is a standard procedure, whereas the role of LH is controversial. MicroRNAs (mRNA) are small endogenous non-coding transcripts that are involved in the regulation of many cellular processes, including foliculogenesis and gonadotrophin fun...

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Published in:Reproductive biomedicine online 2021-12, Vol.43 (6), p.1070-1077
Main Authors: Vigo, Francieli Maria, Fraietta, Renato, Rodrigues, Fernanda, Carvalho, Cristina V., Bonetti, Tatiana C.S., Motta, Eduardo L.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cumulus Cells - drug effects
Cumulus Cells - metabolism
Female
Fertilization in Vitro - methods
Humans
Luteinizing Hormone - administration & dosage
MicroRNA
MicroRNAs - genetics
MicroRNAs - metabolism
Ovarian stimulation
Ovulation Induction - methods
PCR array
Pilot Projects
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Rate
Prospective Studies
Recombinant LH
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Summary:Recombinant FSH administration in ovarian stimulation for IVF is a standard procedure, whereas the role of LH is controversial. MicroRNAs (mRNA) are small endogenous non-coding transcripts that are involved in the regulation of many cellular processes, including foliculogenesis and gonadotrophin function. The aim was to study the possible role of miRNA in ovarian follicular development in groups having different ovarian stimulation protocols. Are there different miRNA expression profiles in cumulus cells of infertile women undergoing IVF? What are the regulated pathways? This prospective observational study included 13 patients who fulfilled the following inclusion criteria: younger than 38 years of age; a tubal infertility factor; a male factor; or idiopathic infertility. This is a pilot study in which the patients were aleatory enrolled into two groups: seven in FSH group (recombinant FSH, 225 IU) and six in FSH plus LH group (recombinant FSH, 150 IU + recombinant LH, 75 IU). The granulosa cells obtained from the follicular ovarian retrieval were analysed using polyerase chain reaction. Results were analysed using DIANA Tools, an online bioinformatics tool. Among the 84 microRNAs evaluated, 11 were differentially expressed between the groups, all of which were upregulated in the FSH plus LH group, compared with the FSH group. Differentially expressed miRNA profiles are related to oestrogen signalling, oocyte meiosis and pluripotent cells regulation. miRNA overexpression in the FSH plus LH group is consistent with the independent and fundamental role of LH in folliculogenesis, leading to a distinct molecular response between groups.
ISSN:1472-6483
1472-6491
DOI:10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.07.014