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Effect of Bisphenol a on Alterations of Icam-1 and Hla-G Genes Expression and Dna Methylation Profiles in Cumulus Cells of Infertile Women With Poor Response to Ovarian Stimulation Publisher Pubmed



Aftabsavad S1 ; Noormohammadi Z1 ; Moini A2, 3, 4 ; Karimipoor M5
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  1. 1. Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Breast Disease Research Center (BDRC), Tehran University Of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arash Women’s Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran

Source: Scientific Reports Published:2021


Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between follicular fluid Bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations with alterations of ICAM-1 and HLA-G genes and proteins expression as well as methylation profiles in the cumulus cells of poor ovarian response (POR) women based on their healthy lifestyle habit. Eighty women under the age of 35 were divided into two groups: 1—POR without using plastic containers (n = 40) and 2—POR with using plastic containers (n = 40). The ICAM-1 and HLA-G genes and protein expressions were examined by the quantitative PCR and western blotting technique. The methylation pattern was investigated by the methylation-specific PCR. Total BPA in follicular fluid was measured with high-performance liquid chromatography technique and the detection limit was 1.14 ng/ml. ICAM-1 and HLA-G genes were differentially expressed between the two groups studied. ICAM-1, HLA-G genes, and protein expressions in group 1 were up-regulated compared to the second group (P < 0.05). While DNA methylation status in group 1 were decreased compared to the other group (P < 0.05). The concentration of BPA in the follicular fluid of group 1 was lower compared to the second group (P < 0.05). The oocyte quality and clinical pregnancy ratio showed significantly higher in group 1 than in the other ones (P < 0.05). The alteration of ICAM-1 and HLA-G gene expressions in POR women is probably related to BPA concentration. As a result Lifestyle habits may also affect the methylation pattern and protein levels in the cumulus cells of POR women. Additionally, lifestyle habits may be considered as a marker for ovulation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation, and clinical pregnancy process. © 2021, The Author(s).
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