Zhou J

Endometriosis (EMs) is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, yet its precise pathogenesis remains incompletely elucidated. TICAM1, a key adaptor prote…

BACKGROUND: Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy (RHP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that can closely resemble abdominal pregnancy both clinically and on ultrasound imaging. Therefore, prompt diagnosis is essential to prevent s…

OBJECTIVE: Our study aims to establish and validate a diagnostic scoring system for distinguishing malignant cystic ovarian tumors (MCOTs) from benign cystic ovarian tumors (BCOTs). METHODS: The study population was sourced from two indepe…

BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided anhydrous ethanol sclerotherapy (UGAES) is an effective treatment option for ovarian endometrioma-related pain and infertility. However, its use is limited by the fact that alcohol can sometimes cause unbearabl…

The JAK-STAT signaling pathway serves as a central regulator of diverse cellular processes encompassing proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation, and differentiation. Specifically, extracellular ligands such as interleukins, and colony-stimul…

BACKGROUND: A wealth of evidence indicates that dyslipidemia is associated with endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation, each of which can impair reproductive function and lead to infertility. The Atherogenic Index of Pl…

BACKGROUND: Infertility has become a world-wide public health problem. To identify women in a high-risk of infertility at an early stage when more treatments are available, early risk factors such as age at menarche (AAM) are being investig…

RATIONALE: The incidence of intra-abdominal hernia is very low, ranging from 0.2% to 0.9% in autopsy cases and 0.5% to 4.1% in cases of intestinal obstruction. Broad ligament hernia accounts for 4% to 7% of all cases of intra-abdominal hern…

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus. Circular RNAs have been implicated in the pathogenesis of PDR. This study aimed to elucidate the specific mechanism by which circFTO contributes …

IN BRIEF: There is no ideal animal model of adenomyosis, which reflects the imperfect understanding of complex human pathogenesis. In this study, we successfully induced adenomyosis in a mouse model via sharp-blunt trauma, which more closel…

STUDY QUESTION: What are the impacts of different male infertility factors on embryological, cumulative pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of IVF/ICSI cycles? SUMMARY ANSWER: Some severe male infertility factors, i.e. severe oligoasthenozoosp…

Citrus, which has been consumed internationally for a long time, is widely used as a health food. Citrus and its active components exert significant effects on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism, which are closely associated with female …

INTRODUCTION: Prolactin (PRL) plays a key role in the regulation of reproductive functions. However, its impact on outcomes in infertility women undergoing assisted reproductive technology remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the re…

Aberrant endometrial collagen I deposition during the implantation window impairs endometrial stromal cell (ESC) decidualization, which may contribute to lower pregnancy rate in endometriosis (EMs) patients with in vitro fertilization (IVF)…

Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, causing significant morbidity and mortality. This review article examines the role of lactate and lactylation in atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease closely linked t…

BACKGROUND: Human decidual mesenchymal stem cells (hDMSCs) play crucial roles in pregnancy. The decreased resistance of hDMSCs to oxidative stress is a key factor contributing to recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). miRNAs have essential f…

PURPOSE: To screen drug targets of ovarian aging from a genetic perspective. METHODS: Systematic analyses were conducted with cis-expression quantitative trait loci data of druggable genes extracted as instrument variables. Summary statist…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of serum luteinizing hormone (LH) level and increment on the day of endometrial transformation on the outcome of frozen-thawed embryo transfer during the hormone replacement cycle. METHOD: We conducted a ret…

Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a critical condition that poses a significant threat to patient safety. The production of lactate increases during the process of IRI, and lactate serves as a crucial indicator for assessing the severity…

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…

BACKGROUND: Trophoblast 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 poor…