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Single human oocyte analysis by LC-MS/MS. Approach validation and characterization of endometriosis patients’ oocytes.

Author(s)

  • Mikel Azkargorta (Presenting Author) | Proteomics Platform CIC bioGUNE | Bizkaia Tech. Park Build 800, 48160, Derio, Spain
  • Maitane Gantxegi | Human Reproduction Unit. | Cruces University Hospital. Biobizkaia. , 48903, Barakaldo, Spain
  • Antonia Expósito | Human Reproduction Unit. | Cruces University Hospital. Biobizkaia. , 48903, Barakaldo, Spain
  • María Díaz-Núñez | Human Reproduction Unit. | Cruces University Hospital. Biobizkaia. , 48903, Barakaldo, Spain
  • Iraide Escobés | Proteomics Platform CIC bioGUNE | Bizkaia Tech. Park Build 800, 48160, Derio, Spain
  • Javier Beaskoetxea | Proteomics Platform CIC bioGUNE | Bizkaia Tech. Park Build 800, 48160, Derio, Spain
  • Ibon Iloro | Proteomics Platform CIC bioGUNE | Bizkaia Tech. Park Build 800, 48160, Derio, Spain
  • Roberto Matorras | Human Reproduction Unit. | Cruces University Hospital. Biobizkaia. , 48903, Barakaldo, Spain
  • Felix Elortza | Proteomics Platform CIC bioGUNE | Bizkaia Tech. Park Build 800, 48160, Derio, Spain

Abstract

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a key assisted reproductive technology (ART) in which human oocytes are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory setting. Although this approach is one of the most effective ART methods, most in vitro-produced embryos fail to implant. Oocyte quality may be one of the key limiting factors in IVF success. In this context, current proteomic techniques can provide valuable insights into the characterization of human oocyte protein content.

In this study, we characterized a set of 71 single human oocytes, including Germinal Vesicle (GV), Metaphase I (MI), and Metaphase II (MII) stages, from women with and without endometriosis. Samples were prepared using ultrasensitive paramagnetic bead technology (SP3) and analyzed on an LC-MS/MS system comprising an Evosep ONE (Evosep) liquid chromatograph and a tims TOF Pro (Bruker) mass spectrometer. Data were acquired in Data-Independent Acquisition (DIA) mode and analyzed using DIA-NN v1.8.1.

Our approach enabled the reproducible identification and quantification of more than 1,700 proteins. The consistent variation of bona fide maturation-related proteins through different oocyte stages (PCNA, YBOX1, WEE2) validated our approach. Additionally, we compared the proteomic profile of oocytes from endometriosis patients and women without endometriosis. These comparisons revealed specific protein expression signatures in endometriosis that should are currently being further characterized.