Differential expression of tsRNAs and miRNAs in embryo culture medium : potential impact on embryo implantation

© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature..

PURPOSE: Can small RNA derived from embryos in conditioned embryo culture medium (ECM) influence embryo implantation?.

METHODS: We employed small RNA sequencing to investigate the expression profiles of transfer RNA-derived small RNA (tsRNA) and microRNA (miRNA) in ECM from high-quality and low-quality embryos. Quantitative real-time PCR was employed to validate the findings of small RNA sequencing. Additionally, we conducted bioinformatics analysis to predict the potential functions of these small RNAs in embryo implantation. To establish the role of tiRNA-1:35-Leu-TAG-2 in embryonic trophoblast cell adhesion, we utilized co-culture systems involving JAR and Ishikawa cells.

RESULTS: Our analysis revealed upregulation of nine tsRNAs and four miRNAs in ECM derived from high-quality embryos, whereas 37 tsRNAs and 12 miRNAs exhibited upregulation in ECM from low-quality embryos. The bioinformatics analysis of tsRNA, miRNA, and mRNA pathways indicated that their respective target genes may play pivotal roles in both embryo development and endometrial receptivity. Utilizing tiRNA mimics, we demonstrated that the prominently expressed tiRNA-1:35-Leu-TAG-2 in the low-quality ECM group can be internalized by Ishikawa cells. Notably, transfection of tiRNA-1:35-Leu-TAG-2 into Ishikawa cells reduced the attachment rate of JAR spheroids.

CONCLUSION: Our investigation uncovers significant variation in the expression profiles of tsRNAs and miRNAs between ECM derived from high- and low-quality embryos. Intriguingly, the release of tiRNA-1:35-Leu-TAG-2 by low-quality embryos detrimentally affects embryo implantation and endometrial receptivity. These findings provide fresh insights into understanding the molecular foundations of embryo-endometrial communication.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:41

Enthalten in:

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 41(2024), 3 vom: 25. März, Seite 781-793

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Xiong, Yao [VerfasserIn]
Shi, Lei [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Ming [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Chun [VerfasserIn]
Mao, Yanhong [VerfasserIn]
Hong, Zhidan [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Zihan [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Ling [VerfasserIn]

Links:

Volltext

Themen:

Embryo culture medium
Embryo quality
Endometrial receptivity
Journal Article
MiRNA
MicroRNAs
TsRNA

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 22.03.2024

Date Revised 24.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10815-024-03034-8

funding:

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367611732