2022
The chances of obtaining a euploid embryo and subsequent live birth remain consistent with national age-based rates after an in vitro fertilization cycle that produced only aneuploid embryos
Herlihy NS, Klimczak AM, Cheung JKW, Seli E, Scott RT. The chances of obtaining a euploid embryo and subsequent live birth remain consistent with national age-based rates after an in vitro fertilization cycle that produced only aneuploid embryos. Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: 484-491. PMID: 35691719, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.05.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birth rateAge groupsEuploid embryosAneuploid embryosFertilization cyclesCumulative live birth rateBirth rateYoung womenAge-appropriate counselingInitial IVF cycleSecond IVF attemptRetrospective cohort studyPercentage of patientsPrognosis of patientsFirst embryo transferSubsequent live birthAge-based standardsSame age groupPreimplantation genetic testingHigher chanceAssisted Reproductive TechnologyIVF cyclesCohort studyFavorable prognosisIVF attempts
2021
Individual culture leads to decreased blastocyst formation but does not affect pregnancy outcomes in the setting of a single, vitrified-warmed euploid blastocyst transfer
Glatthorn HN, Hanson BM, Kim JG, Herlihy NS, Klimczak AM, Hong KH, Seli E, Scott RT. Individual culture leads to decreased blastocyst formation but does not affect pregnancy outcomes in the setting of a single, vitrified-warmed euploid blastocyst transfer. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2021, 38: 2157-2164. PMID: 34086147, PMCID: PMC8417170, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02252-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEuploid blastocyst transferIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionPregnancy outcomesBlastocyst transferSignificant differencesBlastocyst formationSingle embryo transferMann-Whitney U testPreimplantation genetic testingLogistic regression modelsOvarian stimulationClinical miscarriageEuploid blastocystsSperm injectionEuploid embryosEmbryo transferTrophectoderm biopsyGenetic testingGroup embryo cultureU testSame time frameDecreased rateOutcomesMiscarriageFertilization rateEvaluation of genome-wide DNA methylation profile of human embryos with different developmental competences
Yang M, Tao X, Scott K, Zhan Y, Scott RT, Seli E. Evaluation of genome-wide DNA methylation profile of human embryos with different developmental competences. Human Reproduction 2021, 36: 1682-1690. PMID: 33846747, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deab074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole-genome bisulfite sequencingDNA methylation profilesGenome-wide DNA methylation levelsGenome-wide DNA methylation profilesGenome-wide methylation levelsDNA methylation levelsMethylation profilesMethylation levelsDNA methylationGenome-wide DNA methylome analysisWhole-genome sequencing librariesDifferent DNA methylation profilesEpigenetic regulatory mechanismsDifferent developmental potentialEmbryonic competenceDNA methylome analysisPre-implantation embryo developmentInvolved chromosomeTrophectoderm biopsy samplesDifferentiation of cellsHuman preimplantation embryosCopy number varianceChromosomal scaleLower methylation levelsEmbryo identityNoninvasive preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy exhibits high rates of deoxyribonucleic acid amplification failure and poor correlation with results obtained using trophectoderm biopsy
Hanson BM, Tao X, Hong KH, Comito CE, Pangasnan R, Seli E, Jalas C, Scott RT. Noninvasive preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy exhibits high rates of deoxyribonucleic acid amplification failure and poor correlation with results obtained using trophectoderm biopsy. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 115: 1461-1470. PMID: 33745720, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAneuploidyBlastocystCulture MediaEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo ImplantationEmbryo TransferFemaleFertilityHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansInfertilityLive BirthMaleNoninvasive Prenatal TestingNucleic Acid Amplification TechniquesPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy RatePreimplantation DiagnosisReproducibility of ResultsSperm Injections, IntracytoplasmicTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWhole Genome SequencingConceptsPreimplantation genetic testingGenetic testingBiopsy resultsProspective cohort study SETTINGTrophectoderm biopsyTE biopsyNoninvasive preimplantation genetic testingCohort study SETTINGNext-generation sequencingHigh ratePrimary outcomeClinical outcomesMAIN OUTCOMEBiopsyStudy settingAmplification failureDiscordant resultsClinical applicabilityPrivate practiceNiPGTAvailable kitsCulture mediumShort durationOutcomesCulture medium samples
2020
Rate of true recurrent implantation failure is low: results of three successive frozen euploid single embryo transfers
Pirtea P, De Ziegler D, Tao X, Sun L, Zhan Y, Ayoubi JM, Seli E, Franasiak JM, Scott RT. Rate of true recurrent implantation failure is low: results of three successive frozen euploid single embryo transfers. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 115: 45-53. PMID: 33077239, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent implantation failureEuploid single-embryo transferLive birth rateSingle embryo transferImplantation rateImplantation failureEmbryo transferCumulative live birth rateSustained implantation ratesRetrospective cohort studyKaplan-Meier curvesReproductive technology centerDifference of outcomeBirth rateCumulative implantation rateLogistic regression modelsPositive heartbeatClinical pregnancyCohort studyMiscarriage rateMean ageEuploid blastocystsNormal uterusMAIN OUTCOMEGestational carrierA multicenter, prospective, blinded, nonselection study evaluating the predictive value of an aneuploid diagnosis using a targeted next-generation sequencing–based preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy assay and impact of biopsy
Tiegs AW, Tao X, Zhan Y, Whitehead C, Kim J, Hanson B, Osman E, Kim TJ, Patounakis G, Gutmann J, Castelbaum A, Seli E, Jalas C, Scott RT. A multicenter, prospective, blinded, nonselection study evaluating the predictive value of an aneuploid diagnosis using a targeted next-generation sequencing–based preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy assay and impact of biopsy. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 115: 627-637. PMID: 32863013, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.07.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreimplantation genetic testingSustained implantationPredictive valueGenetic testingClinical outcomesTrophectoderm biopsyAge-matched control groupImpact of biopsyPGT-A resultsAntral follicle countRecurrent pregnancy lossBody mass indexDetectable adverse impactAneuploid resultsSecondary outcomesFertilization cyclesFollicle countPrimary outcomeMass indexUsable blastocystsBlastocyst transferFertility centerPregnancy lossClinical error ratesStudy groupAnalysis of accessible chromatin landscape in the inner cell mass and trophectoderm of human blastocysts
Yang M, Tao X, Titus S, Zhao T, Scott RT, Seli E. Analysis of accessible chromatin landscape in the inner cell mass and trophectoderm of human blastocysts. Molecular Human Reproduction 2020, 26: 702-711. PMID: 32663300, DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaaa048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInner cell massHuman preimplantation embryosEpigenetic regulationPreimplantation embryosCell lineage specificationChromatin accessibility landscapeAccessible chromatin landscapePreimplantation human blastocystsEarly embryonic developmentTranscription start siteCell massEarly embryo developmentHuman blastocystsDistal regionChromatin landscapeAccessible chromatinLineage specificationChromatin structureLow DNA inputATAC-seqTrophectoderm differentiationChromosome reorganizationAccessibility landscapeHuman embryonic materialEmbryonic developmentMitochondrial DNA content is not predictive of reproductive competence in euploid blastocysts
Scott RT, Sun L, Zhan Y, Marin D, Tao X, Seli E. Mitochondrial DNA content is not predictive of reproductive competence in euploid blastocysts. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2020, 41: 183-190. PMID: 32600944, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRelative mtDNA copy numberSingle embryo transferMitochondrial DNA copy numberMtDNA copy numberEmbryo transferSuccessful single embryo transferDNA copy numberRelative mtDNA levelsHuman blastocystsReal-time polymerase chain reactionQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reactionReproductive competenceIVF outcomesMaternal ageOngoing implantationPolymerase chain reactionEuploid blastocystsMitochondrial DNA contentReproductive outcomesSame patientClinical decisionTrophectoderm biopsySame cohortAmount of mtDNACopy number
2019
Diminished ovarian reserve versus ovarian aging: overlaps and differences.
Ata B, Seyhan A, Seli E. Diminished ovarian reserve versus ovarian aging: overlaps and differences. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 31: 139-147. PMID: 30870184, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal ovarian reserveOvarian reservePregnancy lossOocyte qualityReproductive technology cyclesAge-matched womenDiminished ovarian reserveLow ovarian reserveFetal chromosomal abnormalitiesQuantitative declineFecundity of womenOvarian stimulationNatural conceptionOvarian agingPoor responseART treatmentAged womenYoung womenChromosomal abnormalitiesAvailable evidenceDecreased numberQualitative declineOocyte poolWomenBlastocyst developmentMitochondrial unfolded protein response: a stress response with implications for fertility and reproductive aging
Seli E, Wang T, Horvath TL. Mitochondrial unfolded protein response: a stress response with implications for fertility and reproductive aging. Fertility And Sterility 2019, 111: 197-204. PMID: 30691623, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.11.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitochondrial unfolded protein responseTwo-cell embryo developmentUnfolded protein responseImpaired oocyte maturationMorphology of mitochondriaMitochondrial dysfunction resultsPremature reproductive agingNovel mechanistic insightsMitochondrial DNA contentReactive oxygen species productionPrevention of agingCLPP resultsProtein responseOxygen species productionReproductive agingPreimplantation embryosAge-related accumulationOxidative phosphorylationStress responseEmbryo developmentForm blastocystsMitochondrial functionMitochondriaMitochondrial dysfunctionEnergy metabolismMetabolic imaging via fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy for egg and embryo assessment
Sanchez T, Zhang M, Needleman D, Seli E. Metabolic imaging via fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy for egg and embryo assessment. Fertility And Sterility 2019, 111: 212-218. PMID: 30691624, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.12.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetabolic imagingInvasive diagnostic interventionsEmbryo assessmentPreimplantation genetic testingUseful diagnostic methodAssisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratoryClinical benefitSingle ETDiagnostic interventionsOxidative phosphorylationGenetic testingReproductive technology laboratoriesExperimental modelCopy number assessmentMetabolic functionsMorphologic parametersFluorescence lifetimeEmbryosClinical applicationMetabolic stateDiagnostic methodsEmbryo viabilityElectron transporterCentral roleCurrent strategies
2018
Metabolism of the oocyte and the preimplantation embryo
Scott R, Zhang M, Seli E. Metabolism of the oocyte and the preimplantation embryo. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2018, 30: 163-170. PMID: 29708901, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000455.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Mitochondrial DNA as a biomarker for in-vitro fertilization outcome
Seli E. Mitochondrial DNA as a biomarker for in-vitro fertilization outcome. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2016, 28: 158-163. PMID: 27077472, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000274.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Prediction of pregnancy viability in bovine in vitro-produced embryos and recipient plasma with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Muñoz M, Uyar A, Correia E, Díez C, Fernandez-Gonzalez A, Caamaño JN, Martínez-Bello D, Trigal B, Humblot P, Ponsart C, Guyader-Joly C, Carrocera S, Martin D, Le Guienne B, Seli E, Gomez E. Prediction of pregnancy viability in bovine in vitro-produced embryos and recipient plasma with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Journal Of Dairy Science 2014, 97: 5497-5507. PMID: 24997663, PMCID: PMC4208725, DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinireview: Metabolism of Female Reproduction: Regulatory Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Seli E, Babayev E, Collins SC, Nemeth G, Horvath TL. Minireview: Metabolism of Female Reproduction: Regulatory Mechanisms and Clinical Implications. Endocrinology 2014, 28: 790-804. PMID: 24678733, PMCID: PMC4042071, DOI: 10.1210/me.2013-1413.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale reproductionPeripheral availabilityMetabolic disturbancesMetabolic hormonesAnorexia nervosaClinical implicationsMetabolic determinantsHuman reproductionEnergy metabolismFemale fertilityMetabolic stateMetabolismCentral processesMellitusObesityHypothalamusRegulatory mechanismsInfertilityHormoneNervosaMetabolomic Assessment of Embryo Viability
Uyar A, Seli E. Metabolomic Assessment of Embryo Viability. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2014, 32: 141-152. PMID: 24515909, PMCID: PMC4109799, DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1363556.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferClinical pregnancyInitial promising resultsPreimplantation embryo metabolismPregnancy rateEmbryo selection processEmbryo viabilityEmbryo transferImplantation potentialSignificant associationConsistent benefitElimination of factorsConsecutive studiesClinical IVF laboratoryMetabolomic assessmentSuccess rateIVF laboratoryCulture mediumInconsistent findingsEmbryo metabolismMetabolomics studiesMetabolomics technologyDevelopmental potentialPrincipal studiesMedia metabolites
2009
Noninvasive metabolomic profiling as an adjunct to morphology for noninvasive embryo assessment in women undergoing single embryo transfer
Seli E, Vergouw CG, Morita H, Botros L, Roos P, Lambalk CB, Yamashita N, Kato O, Sakkas D. Noninvasive metabolomic profiling as an adjunct to morphology for noninvasive embryo assessment in women undergoing single embryo transfer. Fertility And Sterility 2009, 94: 535-542. PMID: 19589524, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferDay 3 embryosDay 2Embryo transferImplantation rateEmbryo culture mediumMetabolomic profilingPositive fetal cardiac activityAssisted reproductive technology programViability indexNoninvasive metabolomic profilingFetal cardiac activityReproductive technology programHuman embryo culture mediaRetrospective studyMAIN OUTCOMEDay 3Morphology gradeBlinded analysisCardiac activityReproductive potentialEmbryo assessmentCulture mediumBlinded validationWomen
2008
Assessment of embryo viability in assisted reproductive technology: shortcomings of current approaches and the emerging role of metabolomics
Bromer JG, Seli E. Assessment of embryo viability in assisted reproductive technology: shortcomings of current approaches and the emerging role of metabolomics. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008, 20: 234-241. PMID: 18460937, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e3282fe723d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher multiple pregnancy rateEmbryo assessmentMultiple pregnancy rateReproductive technology cyclesLower implantation rateReproductive technologiesAssessment of glucoseCleavage rateImplantation rateUse of metabolomicsPregnancy rateRole of metabolomicsEmbryo culture mediumEmbryo viabilityUseful adjunctGood embryosAmino acid metabolismReproductive medicineMetabolomic profilingTechnology cyclesAcid metabolismOxygen consumptionOverview of studiesEmbryo metabolismProteomic profilingAlternative splicing of the mouse embryonic poly(A) binding protein (Epab) mRNA is regulated by an exonic splicing enhancer: a model for post-transcriptional control of gene expression in the oocyte
Seli E, Yaba A, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Lalioti MD. Alternative splicing of the mouse embryonic poly(A) binding protein (Epab) mRNA is regulated by an exonic splicing enhancer: a model for post-transcriptional control of gene expression in the oocyte. Molecular Human Reproduction 2008, 14: 393-398. PMID: 18492745, PMCID: PMC2453241, DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gan028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExonic splicing enhancersAlternative splicing variantsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsAlternative splicingSplicing variantsSplicing enhancersExon 10Post-transcriptional controlMRNA alternative splicingEarly preimplantation embryosOocyte-specific proteinRNA editingMaternal mRNAsEarly embryosMouse embryonicBinding protein mRNAReal-time RT-PCR resultsGene expressionPreimplantation embryosSpliced formsSame locusSequence analysisBinding proteinSplicingParental origin
2005
An embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (ePAB) is expressed in mouse oocytes and early preimplantation embryos
Seli E, Lalioti MD, Flaherty SM, Sakkas D, Terzi N, Steitz JA. An embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (ePAB) is expressed in mouse oocytes and early preimplantation embryos. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2005, 102: 367-372. PMID: 15630085, PMCID: PMC544294, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0408378102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsZygotic gene activationGene activationEarly embryosSomatic cellsTranslational activationGene expressionEmbryo developmentEarly preimplantation embryo developmentEarly Xenopus developmentEarly preimplantation embryosEight-cell stageEarly embryo developmentPreimplantation embryo developmentTwo-cell embryosCytoplasmic PABPMouse orthologXenopus developmentMammalian oocytesProphase ISomatic tissuesChromosome 2Preimplantation embryosEPABMouse oocytesOne-cell