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Follicular atresia is a critical physiological process that ensures the selection of high-quality oocytes by eliminating non-viable follicles. In women, 99.9% of follicles undergo atresia naturally, the premature or dysregulated atresia fol…

MicroRNAs play crucial roles in regulating inflammatory responses and disease progression. Since its identification on chromosome 17q11.2 in 2005, miR-451 has emerged as a key regulator of multiple physiological and pathological processes. …

BACKGROUND: Endometrial thickness independently predicts pregnancy outcomes in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Thin endometrium always results in implantation failure and worse obstetric-neonatal outcomes. However, it has not been repo…

Several lines of evidence indicate a potential link between premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, it remains unclear whether women with PMDs have a higher risk of CVDs. Here we present a Swedish nationwi…

Monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection-associated intestinal manifestations including diarrhea and proctitis have been frequently reported during mpox outbreaks. The clade IIb MPXV strain has caused the 2022-2023 global outbreak, whereas the Ia a…

BackgroundTrophoblast cells are a critical component of retained products of conception (RPOC). While mifepristone is widely used as a non-invasive treatment for RPOC, its precise molecular mechanisms in trophoblast regulation remain poorly…

Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) affect a wide population and incur a substantial disease burden including comorbid mental disorders. Although these comorbidities have been extensively documented, the longitudinal trajectories of…

Both T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) and BK polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) pose significant obstacles to successful kidney transplantation, emphasizing the importance of their accurate diagnosis for prompt medical interventi…

The differential progression of ten chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPC) and four comorbid mental disorders across demographic groups have rarely been reported in the literature. To fill in this gap, we conducted retrospective cohort …

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). This study aimed to identify EDC-responsive genes contributing to endometriosis r…

Menstruation is a key indicator of female reproductive health, yet clinical features and underlying mechanisms associated with menstrual changes following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection remain unclear. Here, we recruited …

m6A regulators were demonstrated to modulate the functions of intestinal epithelial and immune cells in the ulcerative colitis. This study aimed to elucidate whether and how the m6A reader heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein C (HNRNPC) …

BACKGROUND: There are no specific guidelines regarding the definition, diagnostic workup and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in China at present. Whether the diagnostic workup should occur after two or three or more pregnancy lo…

Endometriosis, the most prevalent cause of infertility, is associated with anatomical distortion leading to adhesions and fibrosis, as well as endocrine abnormalities and immune disorders. This review discusses the mechanisms underlying end…

Spalt-like transcription factor 4 (SALL4) plays a vital role in the progression of many human diseases. However, the role and mechanism of SALL4 regulates in keloid formation remain unclear. The mRNA levels of SALL4 and ubiquitin-specific p…

BackgroundPrimary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) is often related to adverse neonatal outcomes. But it's currently controversial whether pSS has an adverse effect on female fertility and clinical pregnancy condition. More importantly, it's unclear …

Myocardial infarction (MI) results in cardiomyocyte necrosis and conductive system damage, leading to sudden cardiac death and heart failure. Studies have shown that conductive biomaterials can restore cardiac conduction, but cannot facilit…

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) is a rare congenital genitourinary abnormality defined by uterine didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral urological anomalies. Accurate diagnosis and prompt commencement of therapy can be …

BackgroundThyroid dysfunction is more common in other endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus (DM). Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a common tumor biomarker, is found elevated in patients with thyroid dysfunction. However, the relatio…

Endometriosis (EM), also known as Zhengjia in traditional Chinese medicine, is a common disease that significantly impacts women's health. An integrated treatment approach combining traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine ha…

BackgroundGenome instability plays a crucial role in promoting tumor development. Germline mutations in genes responsible for DNA repair are often associated with familial cancer syndromes. A noticeable exception is the CHEK1 gene. Despite …

Abstract Objective: Previous observational research has indicated an association between plasma selectin family members and endometriosis, and our objective was to investigate the causal association between selectins and endometriosis. Met…

Study questionDoes the downregulation of cell division cycle 42 (CDC42) protein in endometrial stroma lead to endometrial senescence in patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF), and what is the potential mechanism?Summary answerCD…

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Chikusetsusaponin IVa (CHS IVa) as a natural extract from the Panax japonicus (T.Nees) C.A.Mey (P. japonicus), can regulate the immune responses, such as anti-inflammation, which have been applied in treating…

Ovarian cancer (OC) represents the most prevalent malignancy of the female reproductive system. Its distinguishing features include a high aggressiveness, substantial morbidity and mortality, and a lack of apparent symptoms, which collectiv…