Does granulosa cell apoptosis have a role in the etiology of unexplained infertility?
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, cilt.112, sa.2, ss.182-184, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 112 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2004
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s0301-2115(03)00365-8
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.182-184
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Apoptosis, Granulosa cell, Unexplained infertility
- İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Objective(s): To compare granulosa cell apoptosis in patients with unexplained infertility and tubal factor. Accelerated granulosa cell apoptosis may be the cause of unexplained infertility. Study design: Setting was IVF-ET Unit of Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, İstanbul University. GnRH analogs and gonadotropins were used for ovulation induction in patients with unexplained infertility (n=15) and tubal factor (n=15) undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) procedures. Following HCG injection and follicular aspiration, apoptosis of granulosa cells was assessed using the in situ DNA nick end labelling method and apoptosis rate was further determined by flow cytometry. Apoptosis rates were compared between two groups. Mann-Whitney's U-test and Student's t-test were used for statistics. Results: Apoptosis rate was significantly higher in the unexplained infertility group (33.20±35.62% versus 10.10±17.23%). Conclusion(s): Granulosa cell apoptosis seems to have a role in the etiology of unexplained infertility. © 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.