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2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 100591
Author(s):  
Juliana Nascimento Duarte Rodrigues ◽  
José Domingos Guimarães ◽  
Maria Emilia Franco Oliveira ◽  
Jenniffer Hauschildt Dias ◽  
Aline Matos Arrais ◽  
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Animals ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Marina Bottrel ◽  
Isabel Ortiz ◽  
Manuel Hidalgo ◽  
María Díaz-Jiménez ◽  
Blasa Pereira ◽  
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Two prostanglandins (luprostiol, LUP, and dinoprost, DIN) and two ovulation-inducing agents (human Chorionic Gonadotropin, hCG, and deslorelin, DES) were evaluated for luteolysis and estrus induction, and for ovulation induction, respectively, in embryo donor jennies. Twenty-six fertile Andalusian jennies were used. In Experiment 1, jennies (n = 112 cycles) were randomly treated with either LUP or DIN after embryo flushing. In Experiment 2, donors (n = 84 cycles) were randomly treated with either hCG or DES to induce ovulation. No differences were found between prostaglandins for all variables studied (prostaglandin–ovulation interval (POI), interovulatory interval (IOI), embryo recovery rate (ERR), positive flushing rate (PFR) and embryo grade (EG)). The ovulation rate was similar for hCG and DES (60.9% vs. 78.7%). However, the interval to ovulation (ITO) was affected (62.61 ± 7.20 vs. 48.79 ± 2.69 h). None of the other variables studied (ERR, PFR and EG) were affected (p > 0.05), except for embryo quality (p = 0.009). In short, both prostaglandins evaluated are adequate to induce luteolysis and estrus. Both ovulation-inducing agents hastened ovulation, but DES seems to be more effective than hCG. Follicular diameter affected the interval from treatment to ovulation, and high uterine edema was related to low embryo quality.


2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver N Mann ◽  
Chow-Send Kong ◽  
Emma S Lucas ◽  
Jan J Brosens ◽  
Aylin C Hanyaloglu ◽  
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The human luteinising hormone chorionic gonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) is a G-protein coupled receptor activated by both human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and luteinizing hormone (LH), two structurally related gonadotropins with essential roles in ovulation and maintenance of the corpus luteum. LHCGR expression predominates in ovarian tissues where it elicits functional responses through cyclic adenosine mononucleotide (cAMP), Ca2+ and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signalling. LHCGR has also been localized to the human endometrium, with purported roles in decidualization and implantation. However, these observations are contentious. In this investigation, transcripts encoding LHCGR were undetectable in bulk RNA sequencing datasets from whole cycling endometrial tissue and cultured human endometrial stromal cells (EnSC). However, analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data revealed cell-to-cell transcriptional heterogeneity and identified a small subpopulation of stromal cells with discernible LHCGR transcripts. In HEK-293 cells expressing recombinant LHCGR, both hCG and LH elicited robust cAMP, Ca2+ and ERK signals that were absent in wild type HEK-293 cells. However, none of these responses were recapitulated in primary EnSC cultures. In addition, proliferation, viability and decidual transformation of EnSC were refractory to both hCG and LH, irrespective of treatment to induce differentiation. Although we challenge the assertion that LHCGR is expressed at a functionally active level in the human endometrium, the discovery of a discrete subpopulation of EnSC that express LHCGR transcripts may plausibly account for the conflicting evidence in the literature.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
Kwan-Sik Min ◽  
Munkhzaya Byambaragchaa ◽  
Seung-Hee Choi ◽  
Hyo-Eun Joo ◽  
Sang-Gwon Kim ◽  
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Author(s):  
Usiwoma O. Ataikiru ◽  
Emil R. Iacob ◽  
Ingrith Miron ◽  
Calin M. Popoiu ◽  
Eugen S. Boia

Abstract Objectives Malignant tumor is a top-ranking cause of pediatric (>1-year) mortality in America and Europe. Among pediatric tumors, germ cell tumors (GCT) and gonadal tumors rank fourth (6%) by the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program (seer.cancer.gov). Continuous research on tumor markers harnesses their full potential in tumor detection and management. We evaluated the effectiveness of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) and Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in Romanian children with (para)gonadal tumors and cysts, determining their accuracy in detecting malignancy, tumor-type, stage, complications, prognosis, and treatment response. Methods A 10-year retrospective study of AFP and β-hCG in 134 children with cysts and (para)gonadal tumors aged one month to 17 years was performed. Results AFP/β-hCG was unelevated in patients with cysts and nonmalignant tumors. Forty-eight/86 patients (43 GCT and 5 non-GCT) with malignant tumors had elevated AFP/β-hCG, 3/48 patients had recurrences, and 25/48 had mixed-GCT (68% had elevated AFP + β-hCG). All 30 patients with Yolk sac tumors (YST) or their components had elevated AFP. Area under the curve, sensitivity and specificity for GCT were: AFP + β-hCG- 0.828, 67.2%, 100%; AFP- 0.813, 64.1%, 100%; and β-hCG- 0.664, 32.8%, 100%. Two patients whose AFP/β-hCG levels remained elevated died. Common mixed-GCT components were YST-80% and embryonal carcinoma-72%. Thirty of 34 metastasis cases were GCT, with 26/34 patients having elevated AFP/β-hCG. Conclusions AFP/β-hCG detects malignant GCT and can determine tumor-type. GCT patients with markedly elevated AFP + β-hCG had poor prognosis, especially if recurrence or metastasis was present. Recurrence is unrelated to elevated AFP/β-hCG. The tumor components and quantity present determine AFP/β-hCG values in mixed-GCT.


Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (51) ◽  
pp. e28144
Author(s):  
Yi Zhong ◽  
Xing Chen ◽  
Yan Huang ◽  
Yi Jiang ◽  
Ting Chen ◽  
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Author(s):  
Vladimir Bilim ◽  
Senji Hoshi

A 95-year-old man was diagnosed with left pelvis cancer which presented with rapid tumor growth, multiple metastases, and bilateral tender gynecomastia. Elevated serum human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG), prolactin, estradiol, and progesterone were detected. The patient’s condition rapidly deteriorated and he passed away.


Author(s):  
Gursaran P. Talwar ◽  
Jagdish C. Gupta ◽  
Shilpi Purswani ◽  
Hemant K. Vyas ◽  
Kripa N. Nand ◽  
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This article is a tribute and homage to Gerard Chaouat who invited me to contribute this article. My years in France have remained very memorable to me. Reviewed briefly is the vaccine that was made against human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to prevent unwanted pregnancy in sexually active women. It has now been developed as a genetically engineered recombinant vaccine and passed onto industry for its production under good manufacturing practices (GMP) conditions for confirmatory trials. The trials have received the approval of the Drugs Controller General of India. The trials have started but have been interrupted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This vaccine is likely to have another highly beneficial application in the treatment of cancers expressing ectopically hCG.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Leticia R. de Oliveira ◽  
Carlos A. Longui ◽  
Guilherme Guaragna-Filho ◽  
José L. da Costa ◽  
Rafael Lanaro ◽  
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The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulation test that evaluates gonadal steroidogenesis is crucial in the assessment of patients with 46,XY disorders of sex development (DSD). This study aimed to determine a testosterone (T) cutoff level that indicates an adequate testicular function using LC-MS/MS after stimulation with recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (rhCG) in a single dose. Nineteen prepubertal children with 46,XY DSD and normal T secretion were evaluated. T and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels were measured by liquid chromatography technique with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) before and 7 days after rhCG application at 250 µg. We suggest 0.89 ng/mL as the cutoff point for T after rhCG stimulation analyzed by LC-MS/MS.


F&S Reports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley Richardson ◽  
Charikleia Kalliora ◽  
Monica Mainigi ◽  
Christos Coutifaris ◽  
Mary D. Sammel ◽  
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