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SynthesisFrontiers in endocrinology2025

Exploring the potential association and experimental validation of disrupted circadian rhythms with polycystic ovary syndrome via meta-analysis and bioinformatics: a possible pathogenic mechanism.

Wenjia Li, Guanmei Zhang, Yue Fang, Siyi Wu, Xiaobo Song, Lushan Zhou, Lei Lei, Chenye Wang, Caifei Ding, Yixuan Wang

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Wenjia Li *Department of Reproductive Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Integrated Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Guanmei Zhang *The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Yue FangThe Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Siyi WuThe Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Xiaobo SongThe Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Lushan ZhouThe Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Lei LeiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Integrated Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Chenye WangDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Integrated Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Caifei DingDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Integrated Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Yixuan WangDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Integrated Hospital, Hangzhou, China.

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Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been extensively studied as a common female endocrine disease. In recent years, the relationship between circadian rhythm and PCOS has gradually drawn attention, although the precise nature of this connection remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore further links between circadian rhythm and PCOS and to identify potential mediators of the pathogenesis of PCOS. Method: We analyzed the available data on PCOS and circadian rhythm disorders. Consequently, we identified potential transcription factors (NPAS2, INSIG1, H3F3B, SCML1) through bioinformatics and verified them in a well-established PCOS mouse model. Results: Luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (T), and melatonin (ML) exhibited substantial changes in the PCOS patients compared to healthy controls, with ML serving as a crucial biomarker in circadian rhythms. PCR results from ovarian tissues demonstrated altered expression of circadian core oscillator in the PCOS mouse model, with NPAS2 expression aligning with the bioinformatics analysis trend. We used quercetin (QUE) as a treatment and observed that it improved the disturbed expression of circadian core oscillations. Conclusion: Our research revealed the correlation between circadian rhythm disruptions and PCOS, identified potential targets, and provided unique insights into the pathogenesis of circadian rhythm-related PCOS. The improvement of circadian core oscillations in the QUE group offers a novel strategy for the treatment of PCOS.

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Chronobiology DisordersCircadian RhythmComputational BiologyPolycystic Ovary SyndromeAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansLuteinizing HormoneMelatoninMiceTestosteroneLuteinizing HormoneMelatoninTestosteroneBMAL1circadian rhythmNPAS2polycystic ovary syndromequercetin

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