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  1. Article ; Online: In Reply.

    Bollig, Kassie J / Schust, Danny J

    Obstetrics and gynecology

    2023  Volume 142, Issue 5, Page(s) 1261–1262

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 207330-4
    ISSN 1873-233X ; 0029-7844
    ISSN (online) 1873-233X
    ISSN 0029-7844
    DOI 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005400
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  2. Article ; Online: Pregnancies at the Uterotubal Junction: A Review of Terminology (Interstitial, Cornual, and Angular) and Recommendations for Management.

    May, Bobby / Friedlander, Hilary / Schust, Danny / Bollig, Kassie J

    Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)

    2024  

    Abstract: Ectopic pregnancies are one of the most common causes of obstetric mortality worldwide. Interstitial ectopic pregnancies, defined as an extracavitary pregnancy within the portion of the Fallopian tube that transverses the myometrium, have reported ... ...

    Abstract Ectopic pregnancies are one of the most common causes of obstetric mortality worldwide. Interstitial ectopic pregnancies, defined as an extracavitary pregnancy within the portion of the Fallopian tube that transverses the myometrium, have reported mortality rates approximately seven times higher than all types of ectopic pregnancy combined. In contrast, intracavitary eccentric gestations, often labeled as "cornual" or "angular" pregnancies, have reportedly high rates of live birth. Unfortunately, the terms "interstitial," "cornual," and "angular" have long been used with varying diagnostic criteria and often interchangeably to describe a pregnancy near the uterotubal junction. The inconsistency in nomenclature and lack of clear diagnostic criteria to distinguish among these pregnancies has resulted in a paucity of data to provide accurate prognostic information and guide appropriate management. This review article aims to provide historical context for the terms "interstitial," "cornual," and "angular;" discuss previous and more recent innovations of diagnostic methods; and provide recommendations for concise terminology and inform management.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2276411-2
    ISSN 1933-7205 ; 1933-7191
    ISSN (online) 1933-7205
    ISSN 1933-7191
    DOI 10.1007/s43032-024-01539-2
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  3. Article ; Online: Ectopic Pregnancy and Lifesaving Care.

    Bollig, Kassie J / Friedlander, Hilary / Schust, Danny J

    JAMA

    2023  Volume 329, Issue 23, Page(s) 2086–2087

    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy, Ectopic/diagnosis ; Pregnancy, Ectopic/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2958-0
    ISSN 1538-3598 ; 0254-9077 ; 0002-9955 ; 0098-7484
    ISSN (online) 1538-3598
    ISSN 0254-9077 ; 0002-9955 ; 0098-7484
    DOI 10.1001/jama.2023.7292
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  4. Article ; Online: Controlling Trophoblast Cell Fusion in the Human Placenta-Transcriptional Regulation of Suppressyn, an Endogenous Inhibitor of Syncytin-1.

    Sugimoto, Jun / Schust, Danny J / Sugimoto, Makiko / Jinno, Yoshihiro / Kudo, Yoshiki

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 11

    Abstract: Cell fusion in the placenta is tightly regulated. Suppressyn is a human placental endogenous retroviral protein that inhibits the profusogenic activities of another well-described endogenous retroviral protein, syncytin-1. In this study, we aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Cell fusion in the placenta is tightly regulated. Suppressyn is a human placental endogenous retroviral protein that inhibits the profusogenic activities of another well-described endogenous retroviral protein, syncytin-1. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying suppressyn's placenta-specific expression. We identified the promoter region and a novel enhancer region for the gene encoding suppressyn,
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Cell Fusion ; Endogenous Retroviruses/genetics ; Endogenous Retroviruses/metabolism ; Gene Products, env/genetics ; Gene Products, env/metabolism ; Oxygen/metabolism ; Placenta/metabolism ; Trophoblasts/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Gene Products, env ; Oxygen (S88TT14065) ; syncytin ; ERVH48-1 protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13111627
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  5. Article ; Online: Involvement of the HERV-derived cell-fusion inhibitor, suppressyn, in the fusion defects characteristic of the trisomy 21 placenta.

    Sugimoto, Jun / Schust, Danny J / Yamazaki, Tomomi / Kudo, Yoshiki

    Scientific reports

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 10552

    Abstract: Suppressyn (SUPYN) is the first host-cell encoded mammalian protein shown to inhibit cell-cell fusion. Its expression is restricted to the placenta, where it negatively regulates syncytia formation in villi. Since its chromosomal localization overlaps ... ...

    Abstract Suppressyn (SUPYN) is the first host-cell encoded mammalian protein shown to inhibit cell-cell fusion. Its expression is restricted to the placenta, where it negatively regulates syncytia formation in villi. Since its chromosomal localization overlaps with the Down syndrome critical region and the TS21 placenta is characterized by delayed maturation of cytotrophoblast cells and reduced syncytialization, we hypothesized a potential link between changes in SUPYN expression and morphologic abnormalities in the TS21 placenta. Here we demonstrate that an increase in chromosomal copy number in the TS21 placenta is associated with: (1) reduced fusion of cytotrophoblast cells into syncytiotrophoblast in vivo, (2) increased SUPYN transcription, translation and secretion in vivo, (3) increased SUPYN/syncytin-1 receptor degradation in vivo, (4) increased SUPYN transcription and secretion ex vivo, (5) decreased cytotrophoblast cell fusion ex vivo, and (6) reciprocal response of changes in SUPYN and CGB in TS21 placental cells ex vivo. These data suggest direct links between immature placentation in Down syndrome and increased SUPYN. Finally, we report a significant increase in secreted SUPYN concentration in maternal serum in women with pregnancies affected by Down syndrome, suggesting that SUPYN may be useful as an alternate or additional diagnostic marker for this disease.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cell Fusion ; Down Syndrome/genetics ; Down Syndrome/metabolism ; Endogenous Retroviruses ; Female ; Humans ; Mammals ; Placenta/metabolism ; Pregnancy ; Trisomy ; Trophoblasts/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-14104-1
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  6. Article: Leveraging Optimized Transcriptomic and Personalized Stem Cell Technologies to Better Understand Syncytialization Defects in Preeclampsia.

    Choi, Sehee / Khan, Teka / Roberts, R Michael / Schust, Danny J

    Frontiers in genetics

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 872818

    Abstract: Understanding the process of human placentation is important to the development of strategies for treatment of pregnancy complications. Several animal ... ...

    Abstract Understanding the process of human placentation is important to the development of strategies for treatment of pregnancy complications. Several animal and
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2606823-0
    ISSN 1664-8021
    ISSN 1664-8021
    DOI 10.3389/fgene.2022.872818
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  7. Article ; Online: An epigenetic synopsis of parental substance use.

    Lo, Jamie O / D'Mello, Rahul J / Watch, Lester / Schust, Danny J / Murphy, Susan K

    Epigenomics

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 7, Page(s) 453–473

    Abstract: The rate of substance use is rising, especially among reproductive-age individuals. Emerging evidence suggests that paternal pre-conception and maternal prenatal substance use may alter offspring epigenetic regulation (changes to gene expression without ... ...

    Abstract The rate of substance use is rising, especially among reproductive-age individuals. Emerging evidence suggests that paternal pre-conception and maternal prenatal substance use may alter offspring epigenetic regulation (changes to gene expression without modifying DNA) and outcomes later in life, including neurodevelopment and mental health. However, relatively little is known due to the complexities and limitations of existing studies, making causal interpretations challenging. This review examines the contributions and influence of parental substance use on the gametes and potential transmissibility to the offspring's epigenome as possible areas to target public health warnings and healthcare provider counseling of individuals or couples in the pre-conception and prenatal periods to ultimately mitigate short- and long-term offspring morbidity and mortality.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; DNA Methylation ; Parents ; Reproduction ; Substance-Related Disorders/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2537199-X
    ISSN 1750-192X ; 1750-1911
    ISSN (online) 1750-192X
    ISSN 1750-1911
    DOI 10.2217/epi-2023-0064
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  8. Article ; Online: Evaluation of a New Model for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Rise in Pregnancies of Unknown Viability.

    Bollig, Kassie J / Finlinson, Alex / Barnhart, Kurt T / Coutifaris, Christos / Schust, Danny J

    Obstetrics and gynecology

    2023  Volume 142, Issue 1, Page(s) 139–146

    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the performance of a new human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) threshold model to classify pregnancies as viable or nonviable using a longitudinal cohort of individuals with pregnancy of unknown viability. The secondary objective was ...

    Abstract Objective: To evaluate the performance of a new human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) threshold model to classify pregnancies as viable or nonviable using a longitudinal cohort of individuals with pregnancy of unknown viability. The secondary objective was to compare the new model with three established models.
    Methods: This is a single-center, retrospective cohort study of individuals seen at the University of Missouri from January 1, 2015, until March 1, 2020, who had at least two consecutive quantitative hCG serum levels with an initial level greater than 2 milli-international units/mL and 5,000 milli-international units/mL or less, with the first interval between laboratory draws no greater than 7 days. Prevalence of correct classification of viable intrauterine pregnancies, ectopic pregnancies, and early pregnancy losses was evaluated with a new proposed hCG threshold model and compared with three established models describing minimum expected rates of hCG rise for a viable intrauterine pregnancy.
    Results: Of an initial cohort of 1,295 individuals, 688 patients met inclusion criteria. One hundred sixty-seven individuals (24.3%) had a viable intrauterine pregnancy; 463 (67.3%) had an early pregnancy loss; and 58 (8.4%) had an ectopic pregnancy. A new model based on the total additive percent rise of hCG at 4 and 6 days after initial hCG (70% or greater and 200% or greater rise, respectively) was created. The new model was able to correctly identify 100% of viable intrauterine pregnancies while minimizing incorrect classification of early pregnancy losses and ectopic pregnancies as normal pregnancies. At 4 days after initial hCG, 14 ectopic pregnancies (24.1%) and 44 early pregnancy losses (9.5%) were incorrectly classified as potentially normal pregnancies. At 6 days after initial hCG, only seven ectopic pregnancies (12.1%) and 25 early pregnancy losses (5.6%) were incorrectly classified as potentially normal pregnancies. In established models, up to nine intrauterine pregnancies (5.4%) were misclassified as abnormal pregnancies and up to 26 ectopic pregnancies (44.8%) and 58 early pregnancy losses (12.5%) were incorrectly classified as potentially normal pregnancies.
    Conclusion: The proposed new hCG threshold model optimizes a balance between identifying potentially viable intrauterine pregnancies and minimizing misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancies and early pregnancy losses. External validation in other cohorts is needed before widespread clinical use.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Abortion, Spontaneous/epidemiology ; Abortion, Spontaneous/diagnosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Pregnancy, Ectopic/diagnosis ; Pregnancy, Ectopic/epidemiology ; Chorionic Gonadotropin ; Pregnancy Complications
    Chemical Substances Chorionic Gonadotropin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 207330-4
    ISSN 1873-233X ; 0029-7844
    ISSN (online) 1873-233X
    ISSN 0029-7844
    DOI 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005235
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  9. Article ; Online: Basolateral secretions of human endometrial epithelial organoids impact stromal cell decidualization.

    Fitzgerald, Harriet C / Kelleher, Andrew M / Ranjit, Chaman / Schust, Danny J / Spencer, Thomas E

    Molecular human reproduction

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 4

    Abstract: Uterine glands and, by inference, their secretions impact uterine receptivity, blastocyst implantation, stromal cell decidualization, and placental development. Changes in gland function across the menstrual cycle are primarily governed by the steroid ... ...

    Abstract Uterine glands and, by inference, their secretions impact uterine receptivity, blastocyst implantation, stromal cell decidualization, and placental development. Changes in gland function across the menstrual cycle are primarily governed by the steroid hormones estrogen (E2) and progesterone (P4) but can also be influenced by extrinsic factors from the stroma. Using a human endometrial epithelial organoid system, transcriptome and proteome analyses identified distinct responses of the organoids to steroid hormones and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). Notably, P4 and PGE2 modulated the basolateral secretion of organoid proteins, particularly cystatin C (CST3), serpin family A member 3 (SERPINA3), and stanniocalcin 1 (STC1). CST3, but not SERPINA3 or STC1, attenuated the in vitro stromal decidualization response to steroid hormones and PGE2. These findings provide evidence that uterine gland-derived factors impact stromal cell decidualization, which has implications for pregnancy establishment and fertility in women.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Pregnancy ; Female ; Dinoprostone/metabolism ; Placenta/metabolism ; Endometrium/metabolism ; Embryo Implantation/physiology ; Progesterone/metabolism ; Stromal Cells/metabolism ; Decidua/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Dinoprostone (K7Q1JQR04M) ; Progesterone (4G7DS2Q64Y)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1324348-2
    ISSN 1460-2407 ; 1360-9947
    ISSN (online) 1460-2407
    ISSN 1360-9947
    DOI 10.1093/molehr/gaad007
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  10. Article ; Online: Refining Angular Pregnancy Diagnosis in the First Trimester: A Case Series of Expectant Management.

    Bollig, Kassie J / Schust, Danny J

    Obstetrics and gynecology

    2019  Volume 135, Issue 1, Page(s) 175–184

    Abstract: Objective: To describe the natural history and outcomes of a large cohort of expectantly managed angular pregnancies diagnosed in the first trimester by specific ultrasound criteria.: Methods: We conducted a prospective case series of women with ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To describe the natural history and outcomes of a large cohort of expectantly managed angular pregnancies diagnosed in the first trimester by specific ultrasound criteria.
    Methods: We conducted a prospective case series of women with prenatally diagnosed angular pregnancy at a single academic tertiary care center from March 2017 to February 2019. Participants were identified at first-trimester ultrasound scan using specifically proposed diagnostic criteria for angular pregnancy and followed prospectively. Maternal and fetal data were gathered from the medical record.
    Results: Forty-two cases of angular pregnancy were identified at first-trimester ultrasound scan. At presentation, 33 patients (79%) were asymptomatic, eight (19%) had vaginal bleeding, and two (5%) had pain. The mean gestational age at diagnosis was 7.4±1.0 weeks; the mean myometrial thickness was 5.1±1.6 mm (95% CI 4.6-5.6). At initial follow-up about 2 weeks later, 23 patients (55%) had ultrasound scans that normalized, 13 (31%) cases persisted as angular pregnancies, and six (14%) resulted in early pregnancy loss. After each gestation had been followed until completion, 33 (80%) pregnancies resulted in live birth and eight (20%) in early pregnancy loss. One patient was lost to follow-up. Of the 33 live births, 24 (73%) were vaginal deliveries, nine (27%) were cesarean deliveries, 27 (82%) were term deliveries, and six (18%) were preterm deliveries. There were no cases of uterine rupture, maternal death, abnormal placentation, or hysterectomy.
    Conclusions: In 42 cases of angular pregnancy diagnosed by first-trimester ultrasound examination, outcomes were largely positive, with an 80% live-birth rate and a 20% early pregnancy loss rate. Early diagnosis of angular pregnancy using the described criteria may represent an entity that more closely resembles a normal, noneccentric intrauterine pregnancy rather than an ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, most cases can be closely observed and efforts made to expectantly manage pregnancies while awaiting viability.
    MeSH term(s) Abortion, Spontaneous/etiology ; Adult ; Delivery, Obstetric ; Female ; Gestational Age ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Outcome ; Pregnancy Trimester, First ; Pregnancy, Angular/diagnostic imaging ; Pregnancy, Angular/therapy ; Prospective Studies ; Tertiary Care Centers ; Ultrasonography, Prenatal ; Watchful Waiting
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-12-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 207330-4
    ISSN 1873-233X ; 0029-7844
    ISSN (online) 1873-233X
    ISSN 0029-7844
    DOI 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003595
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