Mechanisms of lipid metabolism in uterine receptivity and embryo development.

Abstract

Metabolic regulation plays important roles in embryo development and uterine receptivity during early pregnancy, ultimately influencing pregnancy efficiency in mammals. The important roles of lipid metabolism during early pregnancy have not been fully understood. Here, we described the regulatory roles of phospholipid, sphingolipid, and cholesterol metabolism on early embryo development, implantation, and uterine receptivity through production of cannabinoids, prostaglandins, lysophosphatidic acid, sphingosine-1-phosphate, and steroid hormones. Moreover, the impacts of lipids and fatty acids on embryo development potential and the related epigenetic modifications are also discussed. This review aims to elucidate the modulations of lipid metabolism on uterine receptivity and embryo development, contributing to novel strategies to establish dietary balanced lipids and fatty acids for reducing early embryo loss.

• Authors: Qianhong Ye, Xiangzhou Zeng, Shuang Cai, Shiyan Qiao, Xiangfang Zeng
• Journal: Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM (Trends Endocrinol Metab) Vol. 32 Issue 12 Pg. 1015-1030 (12 2021) ISSN: 1879-3061 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 34625374 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Fatty Acids

Topics

• Animals
• Embryo Implantation (physiology)
• Embryonic Development (physiology)
• Fatty Acids (metabolism)
• Female
• Humans
• Lipid Metabolism
• Mammals
• Pregnancy
• Uterus (metabolism)