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Covid-19 Mediated by Basigin Can Affect Male and Female Fertility Publisher



Mahdian S1 ; Shahhoseini M2, 3, 4 ; Moini A5, 6, 7
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  1. 1. Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Breast Disease Research Center (BDRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Arash Women’s Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: International Journal of Fertility and Sterility Published:2020


Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevalence has caused many problems in society and disrupted many regular aspects of life. COVID-19 contains major structural proteins that among them, S protein can promote fusion of the viral and cellular membranes and facilitate the entry of coronavirus into the host cells. Basigin (BSG) is one of the most important receptors for COVID-19 that mediates its entry to host cells. Also, Basigin has an important role in male and female reproduction. Basigin is expressed in the uterus and plays an important role during embryo implantation and needed for successful implantation. Therefore, disruption or inhibition of Basigin causes to a weakness in embryo implantation. Therefore, if a woman or a man is infected with COVID-19, it is recommended that they do not attempt to conception until their treatment is complete. It is also recommended tests for COVID-19 be performed on infertile couples before using assisted reproductive technology (ART). © 2020, Royan Institute (ACECR). All rights reserved.