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ReviewAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Vitamins, Coenzyme Q10, and Antioxidant Strategies to Improve Oocyte Quality in Women with Gynecological Cancers: A Comprehensive Review.

Isaic Alexandru, Daciana Nistor, Alexandru Catalin Motofelea, Bianca-Astrid Cadar Andone, Andreea Crintea, Carmen Tatu, Gheorghe Nicusor Pop, Andrei Nicolae Csep

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Review in Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Isaic AlexandruDepartment of General Surgery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Daciana NistorDepartment of Functional Sciences, Physiology, Centre of Imuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies (CIFBIOTEH), "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-0489-246X
Alexandru Catalin MotofeleaCenter for Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4297-077X
Bianca-Astrid Cadar AndoneInterdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 42 T. Laurian Str., 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Andreea CrinteaDepartment of Molecular Sciences, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hațieganu", 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Carmen TatuDepartment of Functional Sciences, Physiology, Centre of Imuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies (CIFBIOTEH), "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Gheorghe Nicusor PopCenter for Modeling Biological Systems and Data Analysis (CMSBAD), "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-9947-8316
Andrei Nicolae CsepDepartment of Psycho-Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGynecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers, significantly affect both survival and reproductive health in women. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can impair ovarian function, reducing oocyte quality and fertility potential.

objectiveThis review aims to evaluate how vitamins and antioxidants can enhance fertility and fertility preservation outcomes for women diagnosed with gynecological cancers, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Standard treatments for these cancers, including hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy, often compromise ovarian function and oocyte quality. This review focuses on the potential role of these interventions in improving oocyte quality, thereby supporting successful fertility preservation and ART outcomes.

methodsA comprehensive narrative review of the current literature was conducted, examining the effects of vitamins A, C, D3, E, and Coenzyme Q10 on oocyte quality, particularly in the context of oxidative stress and inflammation induced by cancer and its treatments.

resultsThe evidence suggests that certain vitamins and antioxidants may mitigate oxidative damage and enhance oocyte quality. Vitamin A supports cumulus-oocyte complex integrity, while vitamins C and E act as potent antioxidants, reducing oxidative stress in ovarian tissues. Vitamin D3 enhances ovarian reserve markers and modulates inflammatory cytokines. Coenzyme Q10 improves mitochondrial function and reduces DNA damage, increasing oocyte viability and fertilization potential.

conclusionsThe incorporation of specific vitamins and antioxidants into fertility preservation strategies may enhance oocyte quality in women with gynecological cancers. Although the preliminary findings are promising, further research is needed to determine optimal dosages and establish standardized protocols for clinical use.

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