Frontiers in genetics

BACKGROUND: N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification regulates the processes of RNA splicing, subcellular localization, translation and stability by changing the RNA structure and the interaction between RNA and RNA-binding proteins to ensure …

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis, a common gynecological disorder in women of reproductive age, is characterized by endometrial invasion into the myometrium, leading to uterine enlargement and smooth muscle hypertrophy. Typical clinical symptoms inc…

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of cold environment exposure on female reproductive capacity and explore its potential regulatory mechanisms. METHODS: Female mice were subjected to cold water immersion to simulate cold environment ex…

Infertility affects approximately one in six individuals globally and represents a complex public health concern influenced by a range of biological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has emerged as a pi…

Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA), defined as two or more consecutive pregnancy losses, affects 1%-5% of couples and poses a significant challenge to reproductive health. Despite its prevalence, the underlying etiology remains elusive in…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common disease among women of childbearing age. However, the molecular mechanism behind it is still unknown. Therefore, new biomarkers and therapeutic targets are needed to improve the diagnosis and treatment …

BACKGROUND: The incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC) is rapidly increasing worldwide, but existing therapeutics are limited. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which have been associated with the development of various autoimmune diseas…

Endometriosis is highly underdiagnosed and undertreated gynecological disorder, with diagnosis often delayed by 8-12 years. This delay can have serious consequences including infertility. Currently, the gold standard for endometriosis diagn…

OBJECTIVE: To screen for possible pathogenic mutations in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients with diabetes and preliminarily explore the relationship between genotype and phenotype to offer a research basis for PCOS pathogenesis with…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common chronic gynecological condition that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. METHODS: This study utilized large-scale genome-wide association study data and explored the cau…

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is associated with an increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes, including fetal morbidity and mortality. It is a complex liver disorder influenced by genetic interactions, estrogen levels, and env…

INTRODUCTION: The primary clinical challenge associated with follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) lies in accurately diagnosing the condition, particularly in distinguishing it with follicular thyroid adenoma (FTA) due to their overlapping cy…

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is caused by mutations in the gene encoding hydroxymethylbilane synthase (HMBS), a key enzyme in the heme biosynthesis pathway. AIP is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by low penetrance and a h…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, a prevalent chronic gynecological condition, is frequently associated with infertility and pelvic pain. Despite numerous studies indicating a correlation between epigenetic regulation and endometriosis, its precis…

Background: Endometriosis, characterized by extrauterine endometrial tissue, leads to irregular bleeding and pelvic pain. Menstrual retrograde theory suggests fragments traverse fallopian tubes, causing inflammation and scar tissue. Prevale…

Uterine leiomyoma, commonly referred to as fibroids, is a benign tumor that develops in the muscular wall of the uterus. These growths are non-cancerous and can vary in size, ranging from tiny nodules to larger masses. Uterine leiomyomas of…

Introduction: Targeted single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been used in genomic prediction methodologies to enhance the accuracy of associated genetic transmitting abilities in Holstein cows. The objective of this study was to ident…

Genetics is a key factor that governs the susceptibility to oxidative stress. In the body, oxidative burden is regulated by the balance between the prooxidant genes that orchestrate processes that produce oxidant species, while the antioxid…

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to investigate the causal relationship between phosphatidylcholine (PC) levels and dysmenorrhea using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. METHODS: We conducted a two-sample MR analysis using GWAS data on P…

Aging is linked to a time-associated decline in both cellular function and repair capacity leading to malfunction on an organismal level, increased frailty, higher incidence of diseases, and death. As the population grows older, there is a …

Background: Adenomyosis is a hormone-dependent benign gynecological disease characterized by the invasion of the endometrium into the myometrium. Women with adenomyosis can suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding, severe pelvic pain, and subf…

Follicular atresia occurs in every stage of ovarian development, which is relevant to female fertility. In the past decade, increasing studies have confirmed that miRNAs, a class of short non-coding RNAs, play an important role in follicula…