2021
Human embryo polarization requires PLC signaling to mediate trophectoderm specification
Zhu M, Shahbazi M, Martin A, Zhang C, Sozen B, Borsos M, Mandelbaum RS, Paulson RJ, Mole MA, Esbert M, Titus S, Scott RT, Campbell A, Fishel S, Gradinaru V, Zhao H, Wu K, Chen ZJ, Seli E, de los Santos MJ, Goetz M. Human embryo polarization requires PLC signaling to mediate trophectoderm specification. ELife 2021, 10: e65068. PMID: 34569938, PMCID: PMC8514238, DOI: 10.7554/elife.65068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAdultBody PatterningCell DifferentiationCell LineageCell PolarityEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo, MammalianFemaleGATA3 Transcription FactorGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicHumansPhosphoinositide Phospholipase CPhospholipase C betaPregnancySignal TransductionTime FactorsYoung AdultConceptsApical domain formationInner cell massEmbryo polarizationPhospholipase CFirst lineage segregationApico-basal polarizationEight-cell stageLineage segregationMammalian developmentTrophectoderm specificationTE fateApical enrichmentApical accumulationDistinct lineagesApical domainApolar cellsPar complexPolarized cellsRNA interferenceMolecular mechanismsF-actinHuman embryosCell stageEmbryosDomain formationCumulus cells of euploid versus whole chromosome 21 aneuploid embryos reveal differentially expressed genes
Tiegs AW, Titus S, Mehta S, Garcia-Milian R, Seli E, Scott RT. Cumulus cells of euploid versus whole chromosome 21 aneuploid embryos reveal differentially expressed genes. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2021, 43: 614-626. PMID: 34417138, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum response factorCumulus cellsDifferential gene expressionRNA sequencing analysisGene expression analysisIngenuity Pathway AnalysisCellular communication network factor 1Embryo developmental competenceExpression analysisPreimplantation embryo qualityGene expressionPathway analysisSegment polarity protein 2Sequencing analysisGenesProtein 2Response factorTrisomy 21Factor 1Developmental competenceAneuploid embryosReal-time polymerase chain reaction assaysDevelopment of biomarkersEmbryosCells
2020
Developmental potential of aneuploid human embryos cultured beyond implantation
Shahbazi MN, Wang T, Tao X, Weatherbee BAT, Sun L, Zhan Y, Keller L, Smith GD, Pellicer A, Scott RT, Seli E, Zernicka-Goetz M. Developmental potential of aneuploid human embryos cultured beyond implantation. Nature Communications 2020, 11: 3987. PMID: 32778678, PMCID: PMC7418029, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-17764-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAneuploidyAntigens, CDCadherinsCell AdhesionCell Cycle CheckpointsCell LineageChromosome SegregationChromosomes, Human, Pair 16Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21Embryo ImplantationEmbryo, MammalianEmbryonic DevelopmentFemaleGenes, erbB-1Genetic TestingHumansMonosomyMosaicismPregnancyStem CellsTrisomyConceptsEarly pregnancy lossAneuploid human embryosPre-implantation genetic testingHuman embryosPost-implantation developmentTrisomy 16 embryosPregnancy lossCell cycle arrestGenetic testingTrisomy 15Major causeCases of mosaicismCycle arrestE-cadherinTrisomy 21 embryosProtein E-cadherinHigh rateCommon aneuploidiesStem cellsPremature differentiationAbnormal numberAneuploidyCell adhesion protein E-cadherinDevelopmental potentialArrestKey metrics and processes for validating embryo diagnostics
Jalas C, Seli E, Scott RT. Key metrics and processes for validating embryo diagnostics. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 114: 16-23. PMID: 32505382, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.04.053.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Mitofusin 2 plays a role in oocyte and follicle development, and is required to maintain ovarian follicular reserve during reproductive aging
Zhang M, Bener MB, Jiang Z, Wang T, Esencan E, Scott R, Horvath T, Seli E. Mitofusin 2 plays a role in oocyte and follicle development, and is required to maintain ovarian follicular reserve during reproductive aging. Aging 2019, 11: 3919-3938. PMID: 31204316, PMCID: PMC6628992, DOI: 10.18632/aging.102024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitofusin 2Key regulatory proteinsImpaired oocyte maturationFollicle developmentMitochondrial fusionRegulatory proteinsEndoplasmic reticulumMitochondrial dysfunctionTargeted deletionOocyte maturationOocytesReproductive agingFemale subfertilityOocyte qualityOvarian follicular reserveTelomeresMitochondriaMetabolic milieuProteinReticulumDeletionFusionPhenotypeApoptosisMaturation
2018
Metabolic imaging with the use of fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) accurately detects mitochondrial dysfunction in mouse oocytes
Sanchez T, Wang T, Pedro MV, Zhang M, Esencan E, Sakkas D, Needleman D, Seli E. Metabolic imaging with the use of fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) accurately detects mitochondrial dysfunction in mouse oocytes. Fertility And Sterility 2018, 110: 1387-1397. PMID: 30446247, PMCID: PMC6289735, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCells, CulturedComputer SystemsEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo, MammalianEmbryonic DevelopmentEndopeptidase ClpFemaleFlavin-Adenine DinucleotideFluorescenceMaleMaternal AgeMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicroscopy, FluorescenceMitochondriaMolecular ImagingNADOocytesReactive Oxygen SpeciesConceptsBlastocyst development rateOocyte dysfunctionReactive oxygen species levelsFlavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) autofluorescenceMetabolic dysfunctionOxygen species levelsYoung miceMetabolic parametersOld miceMAIN OUTCOMEGlobal knockoutDysfunctionNoninvasive toolNormal oocytesMetabolic imagingMitochondrial dysfunctionMiceOld oocytesFLIM parametersROS levelsMetabolic differencesMitochondrial functionNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenaseIndividual oocytesWild-type oocytes
2014
Metabolomic Prediction of Pregnancy Viability in Superovulated Cattle Embryos and Recipients with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Muñoz M, Uyar A, Correia E, Ponsart C, Guyader-Joly C, Martínez-Bello D, Guienne B, Fernandez-Gonzalez A, Díez C, Caamaño JN, Trigal B, Humblot P, Carrocera S, Martin D, Seli E, Gomez E. Metabolomic Prediction of Pregnancy Viability in Superovulated Cattle Embryos and Recipients with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. BioMed Research International 2014, 2014: 608579. PMID: 24834432, PMCID: PMC4009133, DOI: 10.1155/2014/608579.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Embryo assessment strategies and their validation for clinical use
Uyar A, Seli E. Embryo assessment strategies and their validation for clinical use. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012, 24: 141-150. PMID: 22487726, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e328352cd17.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis of day 5 morphology grading and metabolomic Viability Score on predicting implantation outcome
Seli E, Bruce C, Botros L, Henson M, Roos P, Judge K, Hardarson T, Ahlström A, Harrison P, Henman M, Go K, Acevedo N, Siques J, Tucker M, Sakkas D. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis of day 5 morphology grading and metabolomic Viability Score on predicting implantation outcome. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2010, 28: 137-144. PMID: 21063765, PMCID: PMC3059520, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-010-9501-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferFetal cardiac activityMorphologic gradingViability scoreWeeks of gestationPregnancy outcomesIVF outcomesIVF centerCharacteristic analysisMorphology gradingImplantation outcomesEmbryo transferDay 5ResultsThe areaConclusionsOur findingsPregnancyEmbryo culture medium samplesCardiac activityComposite scoreScoresCleavage rateOutcomesCulture medium samplesEmbryo morphologyGrading
2008
Metabolomics and its application for non-invasive embryo assessment in IVF
Botros L, Sakkas D, Seli E. Metabolomics and its application for non-invasive embryo assessment in IVF. Molecular Human Reproduction 2008, 14: 679-690. PMID: 19129367, PMCID: PMC2639446, DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gan066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNoninvasive metabolomic profiling of embryo culture media using proton nuclear magnetic resonance correlates with reproductive potential of embryos in women undergoing in vitro fertilization
Seli E, Botros L, Sakkas D, Burns DH. Noninvasive metabolomic profiling of embryo culture media using proton nuclear magnetic resonance correlates with reproductive potential of embryos in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 90: 2183-2189. PMID: 18842260, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.1739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkersCulture MediaEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo ImplantationEmbryo TransferEmbryo, MammalianEmbryonic DevelopmentFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansLive BirthMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyMetabolomicsPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy RateProtonsRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityTreatment OutcomeConceptsEmbryo culture mediumNoninvasive metabolomic profilingMetabolomic profilesMetabolomic profilingReproductive technology programViability indexNuclear magnetic resonance metabolomic profilingRetrospective studyART treatmentMAIN OUTCOMEReproductive outcomesCulture mediumDay 3NMR metabolomic profilesGlutamate concentrationMultivariate analysisPregnancyNoninvasive metabolomic profiling of human embryo culture media using Raman spectroscopy predicts embryonic reproductive potential: a prospective blinded pilot study
Scott R, Seli E, Miller K, Sakkas D, Scott K, Burns DH. Noninvasive metabolomic profiling of human embryo culture media using Raman spectroscopy predicts embryonic reproductive potential: a prospective blinded pilot study. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 90: 77-83. PMID: 18281045, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.11.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetabolomic profilingProspective blinded pilot studyNoninvasive metabolomic profilingEmbryonic reproductive potentialBlinded pilot studyReproductive technology programCharacteristic curve analysisHuman embryo culture mediaOverall diagnostic accuracyViability indexImplantation rateEmbryo culture mediumMAIN OUTCOMEDay 3Noninvasive assessmentDay 5Culture mediumDiagnostic accuracyPilot studyCurve analysisSimilar findingsReproductive potentialRapid noninvasive assessmentDelivery rateHuman embryos
2005
Fertility preservation options for female patients with malignancies
Seli E, Tangir J. Fertility preservation options for female patients with malignancies. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2005, 17: 299-308. PMID: 15870565, DOI: 10.1097/01.gco.0000169108.15623.34.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale patientsFertility preservationOocyte cryopreservationOvarian tissueGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistRadical vaginal trachelectomyInitiation of chemotherapyFertility preservation optionsOvarian stimulation protocolsPreservation of fertilityCryopreserved ovarian tissueFirst embryo transferEmbryo cryopreservationImportant health issueVaginal trachelectomyConservative surgeryGynecologic malignanciesEndometrial cancerOvarian cryopreservationHormone agonistCervical cancerFirst pregnancyProgestin treatmentOvarian tumorsOrthotopic transplantation