Effects of Er:YAG laser treatment on re-vascularization and follicle survival in frozen/thawed human ovarian cortex transplanted to immunodeficient mice
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Purpose: The huge loss of ovarian follicles after transplantation of frozen/thawed ovarian tissue is considered a major drawback on the efficacy of the procedure. Here we investigate whether Er:YAG laser treatment prior to xenotransplantation can improve re-vascularization and subsequently follicle survival in human ovarian tissue. Methods: A total of 99 frozen/thawed human ovarian cortex pieces were included of which 72 pieces from 12 woman were transplanted to immunodeficient mice. Tissues from each woman were included in both an 8-day and an 8-week duration study and treated with either full-beam laser (L1) or fractionated laser (L2), or served as untreated controls. Vascularization of the ovarian xenografts were evaluated after 8 days by qPCR and murine Cd31 immunohistochemical analysis. Follicle densities were evaluated histologically 8 weeks after xenografting. Results: Gene expression of Vegf/VEGF was upregulated after L1 treatment (p=0.002, p=0.07, respectively), whereas Angpt1, Angpt2, Tnf-α, and Il1-β were significantly downregulated. No change in gene expression was found in Cd31/CD31, ANGPT1, ANGPT2, ANGTPL4, XBP1, or LRG1 after any of the laser treatments. The fraction of Cd31 positive cells were significantly reduced after L1 and L2 treatment (p<0.0001; p=0.0003, respectively), compared to controls. An overall negative effect of laser treatment was detected on follicle density (p=0.03). Conclusions: Er:YAG laser treatment did not improve re-vascularization or follicle survival in human ovarian xenografts after 8 days and 8 weeks grafting, respectively. However, further studies are needed to fully explore the potential angiogenic effects of controlled tissue damage using different intensities or lasers.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics |
Vol/bind | 38 |
Udgave nummer | 10 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2745-2756 |
ISSN | 1058-0468 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2021 |
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- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8581115/pdf/10815_2021_Article_2292.pdf
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