Differentially expressed miRNA in biological premature ovarian insufficiency (bPOI)

We first examined changes of miRNAs and expression using microarrays ( Exiqon miRCURY™ microarray LNA v.18.0) of GCs from 10 bPOI and 10 age and BMI matched normal control women. Seventy-five miRNAs (Fold Change [FC]>2, P<0.05) were identified differentially expressed between bPOI patients and control women. Our study is designed to demonstrate altered profiles of miRNAs in the granulosa cells from patients with bPOI. Functional studies will be further confirmed. This study will provide new viewpoint for understanding the roles of non-coding RNA for GCs function, as well as potential etiologic mechanism for POI.