Lee SH, Rinaudo PF. Metabolic regulation of preimplantation embryo development in vivo and in vitro: Molecular mechanisms and insights.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024;
726:150256. [PMID:
38909536 DOI:
10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150256]
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Abstract
Understanding of embryonic development has led to the clinical application of Assisted Reproductive technologies (ART), with the resulting birth of millions of children. Recent developments in metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics have brought to light new insights into embryonic growth dynamics, with implications spanning reproductive medicine, stem cell research, and regenerative medicine. The review explores the key metabolic processes and molecular pathways active during preimplantation embryo development, including PI3K-Akt, mTOR, AMPK, Wnt/β-catenin, TGF-β, Notch and Jak-Stat signaling pathways. We focused on analyzing the differences occurring in vitro as opposed to in vivo development and we discussed significant physiological and clinical implications.
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