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    DELETERIOUS EFFECTS OF ARSENIC, BENOMYL AND CARBENDAZIM ON HUMAN ENDOMETRIAL CELL PROLIFERATION IN VITRO
    (2010-12-01)
    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Hsu, Kung-Hao
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    Tsai, Horng-Der
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    Lin, Wen-Hsin
    Objective: We aimed to investigate the effects of arsenic (As), benomyl (Ben), and carbendazim (Carb) on endometrial cells. Materials and Methods: Human endometrial cells were obtained during diagnostic curettage. All cultured endometrial cells were divided into four groups: (1) 0 M (controls), (2) 10(-6)M, (3) 10(-5)M, (4) 10(-4)M for As, Ben and Carb. After 24 and 48 hours in culture, endometrial cell proliferations were assessed by diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. The influences of different concentrations of As, Ben and Garb upon the endometrium were compared. Results: During the first 24 hours, As, Ben and Garb appeared to have insignificant influences upon endometrial growth. After 48 hours in culture, all three agents significantly inhibited endometrial growth. In As groups, cell absorption after 48 hours culture were 100% (group 1), 82.1% (group 2), 43.6% (group 3) and 35.3% (group 4). In Ben groups, cell absorption was 100% (1), 75.9% (2), 66.4% (3) and 49.6% (4). In the Carb groups, cell absorption was 100% (1), 70.4% (2), 73.0% (3) and 76.7% (4). Conclusion: The agents As, Ben and Carb appear to have inhibitory effects upon endometrial cells after 48 hours in culture. [Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2010;49(4):449-454]
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    Effects of Diosgenin on Myometrial Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and-9 Activity and Expression in Ovariectomized Rats
    (2011)
    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Kuan, Tang-Ching
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    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Ho, Ying-Jui
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    Sun, Yu-Ling
    Diosgenin, a traditional Yam extraction, has been used in hormone replacement for menopausal women. We aimed to investigate the influences of diosgenin administration upon the MMP-2 and -9 activity and expression and reproductive hormones of ovariectomized (OVX) rats, a model of menopausal status. Seven-week old female Wistar rats with bilateral OVX or sham operation (controls) were divided and administered different dosages of diosgenin (0, 10, 50, or 100 mg/kg/day) for 8 weeks. Serum was then sampled for progesterone (P4) and estradiol (E2) assay and uterine horns harvested. Myometrial MMP-2 and -9 activity and expression were surveyed and myometrial collagen expression was also assayed. The results show higher body weight in OVX rats across the 8 weeks post surgery and no significant differences were noted among OVX or Sham rats with diosgenin supplements. There were lower P4 and E2 concentrations in OVX rats compared to Sham rats, and higher P4 concentration of Sham rats post diosgenin supplement. MMP-2 and -9 mRNA expression and activity was lower in OVX rats, although higher MMP-2 and lower MMP-9 activity/mRNA expression was observed in OVX rats post diosgenin supplementation. Collagen mRNA expression was higher in OVX rats compared to Sham controls, and diosgenin administration decreased collagen mRNA expression in OVX rats. In conclusion, diosgenin is associated with gelatinase expression and collagen metabolism in OVX rats. Diosgenin administration can partially reverse the effects of OVX upon MMP functions and hormone status. Adequate diosgenin supplement might modulate myometrial gelatinase expression and collagen metabolism in menopausal subjects.
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    Angiotensin I-Converting enzyme insertion-related genotypes and allele are associated with higher susceptibility of endometriosis and leiomyoma
    (2007-07-01)
    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Lee, Cheng-Chun
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    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Wang, Yu-Kuo
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    Yeh, Lian-Shun
    Endometriosis and leiomyoma display features similar to malignancy, requiring neovascularization to proliferation and growth. Altered vascular-related genes might be related to the development of endometriosis and leiomyoma. Polymorphisms of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) genes have been linked with some vascular diseases. This study investigates whether ACE I/D gene polymorphisms could be used as markers of susceptibility in endometriosis and leiomyoma. Women were divided into three groups: (4) endometriosis (n = 125); (2) leiomyoma (n = 120); () normal controls (n = 128). Genomic DNA was obtained from peripheral leukocyte. ACE I/D gene polymorphisms in intron 16 were amplified by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) Genotypes and allelic frequencies in both groups were compared. We observed the genotype distribution and allele frequency of ACE I/ D gene polymorphisms in both groups were significantly different. Proportions of ACE(star)I homozygote/ heterozygote/D homozygote in both groups were: (1) 50.4/24/25.6%; (2) 25/23.33/51.67%; (3) 10.2/ 29.7/60.1%. Proportions of I/D alleles in each group Were: (1) 62.4/37.6%; (2) 36.7/63.3%; (3) 25/75%. We concluded that ACE(star)I/D gene polymorphisms are associated with endometriosis and leiomyoma suspeptibilities. ACE(star)I-related genotypes and allele are strongly related to the occurrence of endometriosis and moderately related to the occurrence of leiomyoma.
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    XRCC4 codon 247*A and XRCC4 promoter-1394*T related genotypes but not XRCC4 intron 3 gene polymorphism are associated with higher susceptibility for endometriosis
    (2008-05-01)
    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Bau, Da-Tian
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    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Tsai, Chang-Hai
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    Chen, Chih-Ping
    DNA repair systems act to maintain genome integrity in the face of replication errors, environmental insults, and the cumulative effects of age. Genetic variants in DNA repair genes such as X-ray repair cross-complementing group 4 (XRCC4) might influence the ability to repair damaged DNA. Herein we aimed to investigate whether some XRCC4-related polymorphisms were associated with endometriosis susceptibility. Women were divided: (1) severe endometriosis (rAFS stage IV, n = 136) and (2) nonendometriosis groups (n = 112). The polymorphisms of XRCC4 codon 247, XRCC4 promoter - 1394, and XRCC4 intron 3 insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism were amplified by PCR and detected by electrophoresis after restriction enzyme (BBS I, Hinc II) digestions. Genotypes and allelic frequencies in both groups were compared. We observed that XRCC4 codon 247*A and XRCC4 promoter - 1394*T related genotypes, but not XRCC4 intron 3 I/D polymorphism, are associated with higher susceptibility for endometriosis. Distributions of XRCC4 codon 247*C homozygote/heterozygote/A homozygote, and C/A allele in both groups were: (1) 89/9.5/1.5% and 93.7/6.3%; (2) 97.3/2.7/0%, and 98.7/1.3% (P < 0.05). Proportions of XRCC4 promoter -1394*T homozygote/heterozygote/G homozygote and T/Gallelein both groups were: (1) 94.1/5.2/0.7% and 96.7/3.3%, and (2) 79.4/17.9/2.7% and 88.4/11.6% (P < 0.005). Proportions of XRCC4*1 homozygote/heterozygote/D homozygote and A/C allele in both groups were: (1) 67.6/30.9/1.5% and 83.2/16.8%, and (2) 70.5/24.1/5.4% and 82.6/17.4% (nondifference). We conclude that XRCC4 codon 247*A and XRCC4 promoter -1394*T related genotypes and alleles, but not XRCC4 intron 3 I/D polymorphism, might be associated with endometriosis susceptibilities and pathogenesis.
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    Effects of gonadotropins (Gonal-F and Puregon) on human endometrial cell proliferation in vitro
    (2011-03-01)
    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Hsu, Kung-Hao
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    Lin, Chih-Sheng
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    生物科技學系
    Condensation: Both Gonal-F and Puregon, especially in their high-dosage administration, might inhibit the endometrial cell proliferation in the initial 48-hour culture. After 72-hour culture, Gonal-F persisted the inhibition of the endometrial growth, whereas Puregon reversed its effect to enhance endometrial growth. Objectives: Endometrial proliferation or regeneration during menstrual cycle is regulated by sexual hormones. However, the effect of gonadotropins on the endometrial cell growth remains obscure. Herein, we aimed to investigate the effects of recombinant follicle-stimulating hormones (r-FSHs) (Gonal-F and Puregon) on the proliferation of human endometrial cells in vitro. Materials and Methods: Human endometrial cells (RL95-2 cells) were obtained commercially and cultured in the serum-containing media in the presence of r-FSHs (Gonal-F and Puregon at concentrations of 0 mIU/mL, 200 mIU/mL, 400 mIU/mL, and 600 mIU/mL) up to 72 hours. According to the gonadotropin concentrations, all cultured endometrial cells were divided into four groups: (1) 0 mIU/mL (control); (2) 200 mIU/mL; (3) 400 mIU/mL; and (4) 600 mIU/mL. After 72-hour culture, endometrial cell proliferations were assessed overnight by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. The influences of different r-FSH agents and dosages on endometrial cell proliferation in each group were evaluated and compared. Results: In the four Gonal-F groups, the cell absorption (control and 200 mIU/mL, 400 mIU/mL, and 600 mIU/mL Gonal-F) after 24/48/72-hour cultures were as follows: (1) 0.57/0.7/0.82; (2) 0.56/0.66/0.78; (3) 0.55/0.64/0.77: and (4) 0.51/0.61/0.78. After 48 hours, higher dosage of Gonal-F appeared to significantly inhibit the endometrial cell proliferation. After 72-hour culture, all three dosages of Gonal-F appeared to inhibit the endometrial cell proliferation similarly. In Puregon groups, the cell absorptions were as follows: (1) 0.62/0.53/0.62; (2) 0.61/0.5/0.66; (3) 0.61/0.49/0.66; and (4) 0.64/0.49/0.66. Puregon administration displayed initial inhibition and subsequent stimulation effects on the endometrial cells. Conclusions: Both Gonal-F and Puregon, especially in their high-dosage administration, appeared to inhibit the endometrial cell proliferation in the initial 48-hour culture. After 72-hour culture, Gonal-F persisted the inhibition of the endometrium, whereas Puregon reversed its effect by enhancing the endometrial growth. The differences might be because of the different formulations or molecular structures existing between alpha and beta follitropins. Copyright (C) 2011, Taiwan Association of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC. All rights reserved.
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    T allele for VEGF-460 gene polymorphism at 5 '-untranslated region is associated with higher susceptibility of leiomyoma
    (2008-06-01)
    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Tsai, Fuu-Jen
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    Lin, Cheng-Chieh
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    Tsai, Chang-Hai
    Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a regulator of angiogenesis and a mediator of sex steroid-induced cell growth and differentiation. We aimed to investigate if VEGF gene 5'-UTR -460 polymorphism could be used as markers of susceptibility in leiomyoma. Women were divided into two groups: (1) leiomyoma (n=159); (2) nonleiomyoma groups (n=131). VEGF gene-460 polymorphism were detected by polymerase chain reaction and BstUI restriction enzyme analysis. Genotypes and allelic frequencies between both groups were compared. We noted that the proportions of different VEGF polymorphisms in both groups were significantly different. Proportions of cuttable (C) homozygote/heterozygote/uncuttable (T) homozygote for VEGF in both groups were: (1) 0/32/68% and (2) 0/63/37%. Higher percentage of T homozygote and T allele presented in the leiomyoma population. Proportions of C/T alleles in both groups were: (1) 16/84% and (2) 32/68%. We concluded that T homozygotes and T allele of VEGF gene-460 polymorphism are associated with higher risk of leiomyoma development. Heterozygotes and C allele are related with lower risk of leiomyoma formation VEGF gene polymorphism likely contributes to the pathogenesis of leiomyoma.
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    Insulin-like Growth Factors II exon 9 and E-cadherin-Pml I but not Myeloperoxidase Promoter-463, Urokinase-ApaL I nor Xeroderma Pigmentosum Polymorphisms Are Associated with Higher Susceptibility to Leiomyoma
    (2010-06-01)
    Hsieh, Yao-Yuan
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    Chang, Chi-Chen
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    Wang, Yu-Kuo
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    Hsu, Kung-Hao
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    Chen, Chih-Ping
    Objectives: To investigate the roles of insulin-like growth factor II (IGF2), myeloperoxidase (MPO), E-cadherin (CDH1), urokinase and xeroderma pigmentosum group A and D (XPA, XPD) polymorphisms upon leiomyoma susceptibility. Study Design: Women were divided into: group I, leiomyoma (n=158); group 2, non-leiomyoma (n=156). Polymorphisms (IGF2 exon 9*A/G, MPO-463*A/G, CDH1-Pml I, urokinase-ApaL, XPA*A-23G, XPD*Lys751Gln) were amplified by polymerase chain reaction and detected by electrophoresis after restriction enzyme digestion. Genotype and allelic frequencies were compared between both groups. Results: Associations between leiomyoma with IGF2 and CDH1 polymorphism exist. Proportions of IGF2 exon 9*AA/AG/GG in and CDH1* CC/CT/TT in the groups were: group I, 38/39.2/22.8% and 27.8/66.5/5.7%; group 2, 22.4/53.9/23.7% and 21.2/64.1/14.7. MPO, urokinase, XPA and XPD in both groups were non-significantly different. Proportions of MPO*AA/AG/GG, urokinase*CC/CT/TT, XPA*AA/AG/GG and XPD*AA/AC/CC were: group 1: 1.9/23.4/74.7%, 0.6/7/92.4%, 20.9/55.1/24%, 85.4/14.6/0%; group 2: 3.8/24.4/71.8%, 1.3/4.5/94.2%, 22.4/53.9/23.7%, 84.6/15.4/0%. Conclusion: IGF2*A allele and CDH1*C allele were correlated with leiomyoma susceptibility, which may be associated with leiomyoma development. MPO, urokinase, XPA and XPD polymorphisms are not related to leiomyoma susceptibilities.