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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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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Hair follicle stem cells can help treat ulcerative colitis in mice by releasing beneficial exosomes.
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September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Special particles from umbilical cord stem cells help heal skin wounds in diabetic mice by preventing certain immune cell death.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lower GPX4 mRNA levels are linked to higher disease activity and symptoms in lupus patients.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” Exosomes from special stem cells help treat ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation and stress.