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Papers by Valérie Sérazin

Molecular genetics & genomic medicine, Apr 1, 2024

Immuno-analyse & Biologie Spécialisée, 2012

Different studies performed in rodents revealed that Bisphenol-A (BPA), an environmental compound... more Different studies performed in rodents revealed that Bisphenol-A (BPA), an environmental compound, altered early embryonic development. However, little is known concerning the direct effects of BPA on human implantation process. Thus, we decided to study in vitro BPA's effects on proliferative capacities of the human trophoblastic cell line, JEG-3. For this purpose, we first have shown that JEG-3 cells express the specific BPA receptor, namely estrogen-related receptor ␥1 (ERR␥1). Secondly, once the non-toxic effect of BPA on JEG-3 cell viability was verified, [ 3 H]-thymidine incorporation experiments were performed and revealed that BPA significantly reduced cell proliferation. The results also showed that BPA induced JEG-3 apoptosis as reflected by DNA fragmentation experiments. In conclusion, we describe here the direct impact of BPA on trophoblastic cell number mediated through both antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects and could then participate in the impact of BPA on placental development.

JAMA Pediatrics, Jul 17, 2023

; for the Groupe de Recherche en Obstetrique et Gynécologie (GROG) Investigators IMPORTANCE Bacte... more ; for the Groupe de Recherche en Obstetrique et Gynécologie (GROG) Investigators IMPORTANCE Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a well-known risk factor for preterm birth. Molecular diagnosis of BV is now available. Its impact in the screening and treatment of BV during pregnancy on preterm births has not been evaluated to date. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical and economic effects of point-of-care quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction screen and treat for BV in low-risk pregnant women on preterm birth. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS The AuTop trial was a prospective, multicenter, parallel, individually randomized, open-label, superiority trial conducted in 19 French perinatal centers between March 9, 2015, and December 18, 2017. Low-risk pregnant women before 20 weeks' gestation without previous preterm births or late miscarriages were enrolled. Data were analyzed from October 2021 to November 2022. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomized 1:1 to BV screen and treat using self-collected vaginal swabs (n = 3333) or usual care (n = 3338). BV was defined as Atopobium vaginae (Fannyhessea vaginae) load of 10 8 copies/mL or greater and/or Gardnerella vaginalis load of 10 9 copies/mL or greater, using point-of-care quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays. The control group received usual care with no screening of BV. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Overall rate of preterm birth before 37 weeks' gestation and total costs were calculated in both groups. Secondary outcomes were related to treatment success as well as maternal and neonate health. Post hoc subgroup analyses were conducted. RESULTS Among 6671 randomized women (mean [SD] age, 30.6 [5.0] years; mean [SD] gestational age, 15.5 [2.8] weeks), the intention-to-treat analysis of the primary clinical and economic outcomes showed no evidence of a reduction in the rate of preterm birth and total costs with the screen and treat strategy compared with usual care. The rate of preterm birth was 3.8% (127 of 3333) in the screen and treat group and 4.6% (153 of 3338) in the control group (risk ratio [RR], 0.83; 95% CI, 0.66-1.05; P = .12). On average, the cost of the intervention was €203.6 (US 218.0)perparticipant,andthetotalaveragecostwas€3344.3(US218.0) per participant, and the total average cost was €3344.3 (US 218.0)perparticipant,andthetotalaveragecostwas€3344.3(US3580.5) in the screen and treat group vs €3272.9 (US $3504.1) in the control group, with no significant differences being observed. In the subgroup of nulliparous women (n = 3438), screen and treat was significantly more effective than usual care (RR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.45-0.84; P for interaction = .003), whereas no statistical difference was found in multiparous (RR, 1.30; 95% CI, 0.90-1.87). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE In this clinical trial of pregnant women at low risk of preterm birth, molecular screening and treatment for BV based on A vaginae (F vaginae) and/or G vaginalis quantification did not significantly reduce preterm birth rates. Post hoc analysis suggests a benefit of screen and treat in low-risk nulliparous women, warranting further evaluation in this group.

Reproductive Toxicology, Jul 1, 2011

Different studies performed in rodents revealed that bisphenol-A (BPA), an environmental compound... more Different studies performed in rodents revealed that bisphenol-A (BPA), an environmental compound, altered early embryonic development. However, little is known concerning the direct effects of BPA on human implantation process. Thus, we decided to study in vitro BPA&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s effects on proliferative capacities of the human trophoblastic cell line, JEG-3. For this purpose, we first have shown that JEG-3 cells express the specific BPA receptor, namely estrogen-related receptor γ1 (ERRγ1). Secondly, we demonstrated that BPA did not exert any cytotoxic action in JEG-3 cells up to 10(-6)M. Moreover [(3)H]-thymidine incorporation experiments revealed that BPA significantly reduced cell proliferation. The results also showed that BPA induced JEG-3 apoptosis capacity as reflected by DNA fragmentation experiments. In conclusion, we describe here the direct impact of BPA on trophoblastic cell number mediated through both anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects.

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PubMed, Apr 1, 1994

By repeated and successive treatments of five strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aur... more By repeated and successive treatments of five strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with sub-inhibitory concentrations of vancomycin and of teicoplanin, the authors have confirmed that selection of resistant strains could be obtained more easily with teicoplanin than with vancomycin. Moreover, we have shown that treatments with subinhibitory concentrations of teicoplanin could also influence the activity of vancomycin, although the strains have never been in contact with the latter antibiotic. This could account, at least in part, for the downhill evolution of the activity of glycopeptides against staphylococci, observed this last years. Indeed, the efficacy of these antibiotics upon which treatment of severe infections due to multiresistant staphylococci relies, is lowering. Considering the challenge, this risk is worth being not only evaluated by a reinforced epidemiologic surveillance, but also limited by more severe criteria for the prescription and the follow-up of treatments with glycopeptides.

American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism, Mar 1, 2004

Basic and clinical andrology, Nov 11, 2021

Background: Although chromosome rearrangements are responsible for spermatogenesis failure, their... more Background: Although chromosome rearrangements are responsible for spermatogenesis failure, their impact depends greatly on the chromosomes involved. At present, karyotyping and Y chromosome microdeletion screening are the first-line genetic tests for patients with non-obstructive azoospermia. Although it is generally acknowledged that X or Y chromosome rearrangements lead to meiotic arrest and thus rule out any chance of sperm retrieval after a testicular biopsy, we currently lack markers for the likelihood of testicular sperm extraction (TESE) in patients with other chromosome rearrangements. Results: We investigated the use of a single nucleotide polymorphism comparative genome hybridization array (SNP-CGH) and whole-exome sequencing (WES) for two patients with non-obstructive azoospermia and testicular meiotic arrest, a reciprocal translocation: t(X;21) and t(20;22), and an unsuccessful TESE. No additional gene defects were identified for the t(X;21) carrier-suggesting that t(X;21) alone damages spermatogenesis. In contrast, the highly consanguineous t(20;22) carrier had two deleterious homozygous variants in the TMPRSS9 gene; these might have contributed to testicular meiotic arrest. Genetic defect was confirmed with Sanger sequencing and immunohistochemical assessments on testicular tissue sections. Conclusions: Firstly, TMPRSS9 gene defects might impact spermatogenesis. Secondly, as a function of the chromosome breakpoints for azoospermic patients with chromosome rearrangements, provision of the best possible genetic counselling means that genetic testing should not be limited to karyotyping. Given the risks associated with TESE, it is essential to perform WES-especially for consanguineous patients.

Basic and clinical andrology, Aug 19, 2021

Whereas the initially strategy for the genetic analysis of male infertility was based on a candid... more Whereas the initially strategy for the genetic analysis of male infertility was based on a candidate gene approach, the development of next-generation sequencing technologies (such as whole-exome sequencing (WES)) provides an opportunity to analyze many genes in a single procedure. In order to recommend WES or whole-genome sequencing (WGS) after genetic counselling, an objective evaluation of the current genetic screening strategy for male infertility is required, even if, at present, we have to take into consideration the complexity of such a procedure, not discussed in this commentary.

Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, Jun 27, 2021

Background: Successful human embryo implantation requires the differentiation of endometrial stro... more Background: Successful human embryo implantation requires the differentiation of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) into decidual cells during a process called decidualization. ESCs express specific markers of decidualization, including prolactin, insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1), and connexin-43. Decidual cells also control of trophoblast invasion by secreting various factors, such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases. Preimplantation factor (PIF) is a recently identified, embryo-derived peptide with activities at the fetal-maternal interface. It creates a favorable pro-inflammatory environment in human endometrium and directly controls placental development by increasing the human trophoblastic cells' ability to invade the endometrium. We hypothesized that PIF's effects on the endometrium counteract its pro-invasive effects. Methods: We tested sPIF effect on the expression of three decidualization markers by RT-qPCR and/or immunochemiluminescence assay. We examined sPIF effect on human ESC migration by performing an in vitro wound healing assay. We analyzed sPIF effect on endometrial control of human trophoblast invasion by performing a zymography and an invasion assay. Results: Firstly, we found that a synthetic analog of PIF (sPIF) significantly upregulates the mRNA expression of IGFBP-1 and connexin-43, and prolactin secretion in ESCs-suggesting a pro-differentiation effect. Secondly, we showed that the HTR-8/SVneo trophoblastic cell line's invasive ability was low in the presence of conditioned media from ESCs cultured with sPIF. Thirdly, this PIF's anti-invasive action was associated with a specifically decrease in MMP-9 activity. Conclusion: Taken as a whole, our results suggest that PIF accentuates the decidualization process and the production of endometrial factors that limit trophoblast invasion. By controlling both trophoblast and endometrial cells, PIF therefore appears to be a pivotal player in the human embryo implantation process.

Asian Journal of Andrology, 2023

Human Reproduction, Apr 12, 2022

Could whole-exome sequencing (WES) be useful in clinical practice for men with maturation arrest ... more Could whole-exome sequencing (WES) be useful in clinical practice for men with maturation arrest (MA) after a first testicular sperm extraction (TESE)? SUMMARY ANSWER: WES in combination with TESE yields substantial additional information and may potentially be added as a test to predict a negative outcome of a recurrent TESE in patients with MA. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: At present, the only definitive contraindications for TESE in men with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) are a 46,XX karyotype and microdeletions in the azoospermia factor a (AZFa) and/or AZFb regions. After a first negative TESE with MA, no test currently exists to predict a negative outcome of a recurrent TESE. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION: In a cohort study, we retrospectively included 26 patients with idiopathic NOA caused by complete MA diagnosed after a first TESE. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS: Twenty-six men with MA at the spermatocyte stage in all seminiferous tubules, according to a histopathological analysis performed independently by two expert histologists, and a normal karyotype (i.e. no AZF gene microdeletions on the Y chromosome) were included. Single-nucleotide polymorphism comparative genomic hybridization array and WES were carried out. The results were validated with Sanger sequencing. For all the variants thought to influence spermatogenesis, we used immunohistochemical techniques to analyse the level of the altered protein. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE: Deleterious homozygous variants were identified in all seven consanguineous patients and in three of the 19 non-consanguineous patients. Compound heterozygous variants were identified in another 5 of the 19 nonconsanguineous patients. No recurrent variants were identified. We found new variants in genes known to be involved in azoospermia or

Biomedicines

Repeated embryo implantation failures (RIF) is a source of distress and frustration for patients ... more Repeated embryo implantation failures (RIF) is a source of distress and frustration for patients and clinicians alike. Today’s approaches for treating RIF are largely empirical and have limited effectiveness. The main causes of RIF are poor endometrial receptivity and poor-quality embryos. Recent studies have suggested the involvement of immune dysregulation due to an imbalance between T-helper (Th) 1 and Th2 cytokines; this opens up perspectives for treating women with RIF and increasing the implantation rate. We conducted an interventional, longitudinal, prospective cohort study of the impact of correcting the cytokine imbalance on the clinical pregnancy rate in women with RIF. Seventy-seven women with RIF underwent an endometrial biopsy during the implantation window. The cytokine profile was evaluated by studying the activation and maturation of uterine natural killer (uNK) cells, the IL-15/Fn-14 mRNA ratio (a biomarker of uNK activation/maturation), and the IL-18/TWEAK mRNA rat...

Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is frequently observed in patients with COVID-19 admitted... more Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is frequently observed in patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Observational studies suggest that cardiovascular comorbidities and mechanical ventilation (MV) are the most important risk factors for AKI. However, no studies have investigated the renal impact of longitudinal covariates such as drug treatments, biological variations, and/or MV parameters. Methods: We performed a monocentric, prospective, longitudinal analysis to identify the dynamic risk factors for AKI in ICU patients with severe COVID-19. Results: Seventy-seven patients were included in our study (median age: 63 [interquartile range, IQR: 53-73] years; 58 (75%) men). Acute kidney injury was detected in 28 (36.3%) patients and occurred at a median time of 3 [IQR: 2-6] days after ICU admission. Multivariate Cox cause-specific time-dependent analysis identified a history of hypertension (cause-specific hazard (CSH) = 2.46 [95% confidence interval, CI: 1...

HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), Oct 19, 2022

HAL is a multidisciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific re... more HAL is a multidisciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific research documents, whether they are published or not. The documents may come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers. L'archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d'enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés.

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2006

Objective.To assess the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the emergence of vancomycin-resistant... more Objective.To assess the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the emergence of vancomycin-resistant strains of Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcus aureus and the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after vancomycin or cefazolin prophylaxis for femoral neck fracture surgery.Design.Prospective cohort study.Setting.A hospital with a high prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) carriage.Patients.All patients admitted with a femoral neck fracture from March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005 were prospectively identified and screened for MRSA and vancomycin-resistant (VRE) carriage at admission and at day 7. Deep incisional and organ/space SSIs were also recorded.Results.Of 263 patients included in the study, 152 (58%) received cefazolin and 106 (40%) received vancomycin. At admission, the prevalence of MRSA carriage was 6.8%; it was 12% among patients with risk factors and 2.2% among patients with no risk factors (P = .002). At day 7 after su...

Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics, 2010

We evaluated the efficacy of noninvasive fetal Rhesus D (RHD) genotyping from maternal plasma in ... more We evaluated the efficacy of noninvasive fetal Rhesus D (RHD) genotyping from maternal plasma in a highly admixed population. Fifty-five blood samples from RhD-negative pregnant women from Brazil were processed for extraction of cell-free plasma DNA. Realtime PCR was performed to amplify segments of exons 5 and 7 from the RHD gene, as well as for detection of the SRY gene to confirm the presence of fetal DNA. Fetal genotyping results were compared with the RhD phenotype determined from newborn cord blood samples obtained at birth. Thirty-two samples were RHD-positive, 18 were RHD-negative and 5 were inconclusive due to amplification of only ©FUNPEC-RP www.funpecrp.com.br Genetics and Molecular Research 13 (1): 799-805 (2014) 800 L.C. Schmidt et al. one RHD exon. In 43 samples, the fetal RHD genotype was compared to the neonatal RhD phenotype, and only one result was discordant, due to false-negative serology. There was one false SRY genotyping negative result. We conclude that noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping from maternal blood provides accurate results and suggests its viability as a clinical tool for the management of RhD-negative pregnant women in an admixed population.