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- Title
Metabolic control of oocyte development: linking maternal nutrition and reproductive outcomes.
- Authors
Gu, Ling; Liu, Honglin; Gu, Xi; Boots, Christina; Moley, Kelle; Wang, Qiang
- Abstract
Obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic disorders are major health issues worldwide. As the epidemic of metabolic disorders continues, the associated medical co-morbidities, including the detrimental impact on reproduction, increase as well. Emerging evidence suggests that the effects of maternal nutrition on reproductive outcomes are likely to be mediated, at least in part, by oocyte metabolism. Well-balanced and timed energy metabolism is critical for optimal development of oocytes. To date, much of our understanding of oocyte metabolism comes from the effects of extrinsic nutrients on oocyte maturation. In contrast, intrinsic regulation of oocyte development by metabolic enzymes, intracellular mediators, and transport systems is less characterized. Specifically, decreased acid transport proteins levels, increased glucose/lipid content and elevated reactive oxygen species in oocytes have been implicated in meiotic defects, organelle dysfunction and epigenetic alteration. Therefore, metabolic disturbances in oocytes may contribute to the diminished reproductive potential experienced by women with metabolic disorders. In-depth research is needed to further explore the underlying mechanisms. This review also discusses several approaches for metabolic analysis. Metabolomic profiling of oocytes, the surrounding granulosa cells, and follicular fluid will uncover the metabolic networks regulating oocyte development, potentially leading to the identification of oocyte quality markers and prevention of reproductive disease and poor outcomes in offspring.
- Subjects
METABOLIC regulation; OVUM; MATERNAL nutrition; HUMAN reproduction; ENERGY metabolism; HEALTH outcome assessment; BIOMARKERS
- Publication
Cellular & Molecular Life Sciences, 2015, Vol 72, Issue 2, p251
- ISSN
1420-682X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00018-014-1739-4