Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2024, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (1): 38-42.doi: 10.12280/gjszjk.20230372

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Research Progress on Post-Translational Modification in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

LIU Yi-ran, FENG Rui-zhi, QIAN Yun()   

  1. Clinical Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210028, China (LIU Yi-ran, QIAN Yun); State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China (FENG Rui-zhi)
  • Received:2023-09-05 Published:2024-01-15 Online:2024-01-31

Abstract:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, but its pathogenesis is unknown. Current researches suggested that the disease may be influenced by a variety of factors, including epigenetic and environmental factors. In recent years, the incidence of PCOS has been increasing, leading to a decline in the quality of life of patients. Therefore, it is necessary to actively explore new treatments. Post-translational modification (PTM) is an important way to regulate protein function. Most studies have found that phosphorylation is closely related to insulin resistance of PCOS, acetylation is mainly focused on the quality of PCOS oocytes, and methylation is closely related to PCOS lipid metabolism. Exploring the role of PTM in the occurrence and development of PCOS may provide new ideas for targeted treatment of this disease.

Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Protein processing, post-translational, Phosphorylation, Acetylation, Methylation, Ubiquitination