A new perspective on the causes of reproductive failure in women with chronic endometritis
- Authors: Zefirova T.P.1, Sadykova D.A.2, Dzamukov R.A.3, Tolibova G.K.4,5, Gusev V.I.6, Evsegneeva I.V.6
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Affiliations:
- Kazan State Medical Academy, branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia
- Medical-Sanitary Unit of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
- Archak Morphological Research Center LLC
- D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction
- I.I. Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
- Brand-Pharm LLC
- Issue: No 9 (2024)
- Pages: 156-162
- Section: Exchange of Experience
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/0300-9092/article/view/269341
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18565/aig.2024.237
- ID: 269341
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Abstract
Objective: To determine the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the endometrium in women with reproductive failure and to evaluate immune changes and expression of p16ink4a protein accompanying viral invasion of the endometrium.
Materials and methods: Thirty women with chronic endometritis and reproductive failures who met the criteria were included in a prospective study. The main methods were quantitative analysis of HPV DNA, immunohistochemical examination of endometrial biopsy specimens to identify viral antigens, inflammatory markers and expression of p16ink4a protein.
Results: Viral infection of the endometrium was detected in 100% of women. HPV was found in 70% of patients and it was often combined with type I and type II herpes virus. Proinflammatory markers, mainly cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CD8+) and B-lymphocytes (CD20+), were elevated in most patients; their increase indicated a chronic course of the inflammatory process. The expression of p16ink4a protein which is involved in cell cycle regulation was observed in all endometrial samples, suggesting its possible role in impaired implantation and embryogenesis.
Conclusion: Impaired reproductive function in women with chronic endometritis may be associated with viral infection of the endometrium. The expression of p16ink4a protein may be involved in the development of reproductive failure as it affects cellular processes in the endometrium and embryo.
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Tatyana P. Zefirova
Kazan State Medical Academy, branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia
Author for correspondence.
Email: tzefirova@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6785-6063
Dr. Med. Sci., Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Russian Federation, KazanDina A. Sadykova
Medical-Sanitary Unit of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
Email: SDina98@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0177-5137
obstetrician-gynecologist at Womens’ clinic
Russian Federation, KazanRodion A. Dzamukov
Archak Morphological Research Center LLC
Email: drodion@narod.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0007-9211-4011
pathologist of the highest category, PhD
Russian Federation, KazanGulrukhsor K. Tolibova
D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction; I.I. Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Email: gulyatolibova@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6216-6220
Dr. Med. Sci., Head of the Department of Pathomorphology; Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology named after S.N. Davydov
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg; St. PetersburgVladimir I. Gusev
Brand-Pharm LLC
Email: skilledgoose@gmail.com
Chief Specialist for Advanced Research
Russian Federation, MoscowIrina V. Evsegneeva
Brand-Pharm LLC
Email: rise@brand-pharm.ru
Development Director
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