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ArticleCurrent stem cell research & therapy2025

Role of Menstrual Blood Stem Cell-Derived Secretome, Follicular Fluid, and Melatonin in Oocyte Maturation and Embryo Development in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Hilda Rastegari, Somaieh Kazemnejad, Nasim Hayati Roodbari, Soheila Ansaripour

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Hilda RastegariDepartment of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Somaieh KazemnejadReproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-1808-8357
Nasim Hayati RoodbariDepartment of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5942-5770
Soheila AnsaripourReproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.

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Avicenna Research Institute, Tehran, Iran 1400/2035
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backgroundIn vitro maturation has been considered an approach to mature oocytes derived from women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is suggested that the IVM of oocytes may benefit from mesenchymal stem cells derived conditioned medium (CM-MSC).

objectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a cocktail of menstrual blood stem cell (MenSCs)-derived secretome, along with follicular fluid and melatonin, in oocyte maturation and embryo development in PCOS.

methodsFour hundred left germinal vesicle oocytes were collected from 100 PCOS patients and randomly divided into four treatment groups: 1) control, 2) secretome, 3) follicular fluid, and 4) melatonin. Oocyte maturation, fertilization rate, and embryo development were monitored, as well as the expression levels of oocyte-secreted factors (GDF9- BMP15), oocyte maturation (MPK3), and apoptosis (BAX- Bcl2).

resultsThe rate of oocyte maturation increased in all test groups, but only the results for the SEC group were significant (P= 0.032). There were no significant differences in oocyte fertilization and embryo yield among groups. However, the quality of embryos significantly increased in the melatonin group compared to the control. Cytoplasmic maturation was confirmed by the expression of oocyte maturation-related genes using Real-time PCR. Additionally, the expression level of BCL-2 was significantly higher in the SEC-FF-MEL group than in the control group (p ≤ 0.01).

conclusionEnrichment of IVM media using MenSCs-secretome, particularly along with melatonin, could be an effective strategy to improve oocyte maturation and embryo development in PCOS.

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Embryonic DevelopmentFollicular FluidMelatoninOocytesPolycystic Ovary SyndromeSecretomeAdultCulture Media, ConditionedFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansIn Vitro Oocyte Maturation TechniquesMenstruationMesenchymal Stem CellsOogenesisCulture Media, ConditionedMelatoninGV-oocyte.IVMmelatoninMenstrual blood stem cellsPCOsecretome

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