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ArticleReproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)2026

Therapeutic Effects of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome like Nanovesicles on Granulosa Cell Function in a Mouse Model of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Involvement of FOXO3, Map1lc3b, SF-1 Genes.

Fatemeh Khorram, Elaheh Amini, Mahnaz Azarnia, Azadeh Niknejad

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Fatemeh KhorramDepartment of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, No. 43, South Moffateh Ave, Tehran, 15719-14911, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-9441-338X
Elaheh AminiDepartment of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, No. 43, South Moffateh Ave, Tehran, 15719-14911, Iran. elaheh.amini@khu.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0951-4572
Mahnaz AzarniaDepartment of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, No. 43, South Moffateh Ave, Tehran, 15719-14911, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5426-9302
Azadeh NiknejadDepartment of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7808-488X

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine-metabolic condition characterized by persistent anovulation, and hormonal imbalance leading to disrupted follicular maturation, and overall ovarian dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the regenerative effects of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (AD-MSCs-Exo) on ovarian restoration, and granulosa cells (GCs) functionality in a PCOS murine model. PCOS was induced via a single subcutaneous injection of estradiol valerate. Exosomes were isolated from AD-MSCs using the ExoCIB kit and characterized by DLS, TEM and flowcytometery. NMRI mice received intraperitoneal injection of AD-MSCs-Exo (25, 50, 75, and 100 µg/kg body weight) twice over a two-week period. Following treatment, the mice were anaesthesia and sacrificed by cervical dislocation. The harvested ovarian tissues were subjected to histological assessment; FSH, LH, and estradiol levels were measured from serum. Further, GCs were isolated, and identified through FSH expression. Subsequently, the levels of GCs key regulator genes including FOXO3, Map1lc3b, and SF-1 were assessed by qRT-PCR. AD-MSCs-Exosome-like nanovesicles isolated in range of 30-80 nm with bi-membrane spherical shape and 54.8% expression of CD9. The hormonal analysis revealed improved estradiol levels and a lowered LH/FSH ratio, indicating endocrine stabilization under exposure with AD-MSCs-Exo. In addition, treatment with AD-MSCs-Exo significantly improved ovarian histoarchitecture, and the optimum response was observed following exposure to 75 µg/kg of AD-MSCs-Exo. However, administration of the highest dose (100 µg/kg) was associated with inflammatory responses and partial tissue degeneration. Gene expression analysis also showed a marked up-regulation of FOXO3, along with increased Map1lc3b and SF-1 levels. Accordingly, AD-MSCs-Exosome like nanovesicles at optimum concentration exert regenerative effects on PCOS-induced ovarian dysfunction, which emphasizes the necessity for precise dose selection to achieve maximal therapeutic efficacy as a promising cell-free strategy for PCOS treatment.

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Adipose TissueExosomesForkhead Box Protein O3Granulosa CellsMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsPolycystic Ovary SyndromeAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleMiceRNA Splicing FactorsForkhead Box Protein O3FoxO3 protein, mouseMap1lc3b protein, mouseMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsRNA Splicing FactorsAdipose-derived mesenchymal stem cellsApoptosisAutophagyExosomesGranulosa cellsPolycystic ovarian syndrome

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