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November 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study investigates the link between granulosa cell pyroptosis and oocyte endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It was found that high androgen levels induce pyroptosis in ovarian granulosa cells, leading to increased ER stress in oocytes and a reduced oocyte maturation rate. Treatment with cyproterone acetate (CPA) and the pyroptosis inhibitor disulfiram (DMF) significantly reduced the expression of pyroptosis-related proteins in granulosa cells and ER stress-related proteins in oocytes, resulting in improved oocyte maturation rates. These findings suggest that targeting granulosa cell pyroptosis could be a potential therapeutic approach to enhance oocyte maturation in PCOS.
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August 2022 in “Biochemical Journal” Different types of cell death affect skin health and inflammation, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin diseases.
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June 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Targeting glycolysis may help treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovarian function.
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” Cell death shapes skin stem cell environments, affecting inflammation, repair, and cancer.