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Yu X, Li Q, Shao X, Sferruzzi-Perri AN, Wang YL. Fine-tuned programming of placenta trophoblast determines optimal maternal-fetal nutrient allocation. Curr Opin Genet Dev 2025; 91:102305. [PMID: 39827578 DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2024.102305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2024] [Revised: 12/23/2024] [Accepted: 12/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2025]
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Maternal health and fetal survival during pregnancy encapsulate a paradox of cooperation and competition. One particularly intriguing aspect of this paradox involves the optimal allocation of nutrients between the mother and fetus. Despite this, the precise mechanisms governing nutrient allocation remain elusive. This review aims to provide a summation of latest research that is improving our understanding of placental metabolism and nutrient allocation between the mother and the fetus. It highlights that in addition to transporter-mediated processes for glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid transport, the human placental trophoblast utilizes a unique macropinocytosis strategy to uptake large molecules from maternal circulation in conditions of nutrient stress. In addition, placental trophoblasts undergo intensive metabolic programming and post-translational modifications during the differentiation process, which regulate trophoblast cell fate, function, and pregnancy outcomes. A number of imprinted genes have been identified to play crucial roles in balancing allocation between the mother and the fetus, yet their role in trophoblast macropinocytosis and metabolic reprogramming requires study. Further work in this area of placental nutrient allocation is essential for identifying the pathogenesis of pregnancy disorders and developing novel therapeutic interventions.
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- Xin Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Centre for Trophoblast Research, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdoms.
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Yu W, Tao J, Cao H, Zheng W, Zhang B, Zhang Y, Xu P, Zhang Y, Liu X, Wang Y, Cai H, Liu G, Liu F, Wang H, Zhao H, Mysorekar IU, Hu X, Cao B. The HAVCR1-centric host factor network drives Zika virus vertical transmission. Cell Rep 2025; 44:115464. [PMID: 40156834 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2025] [Accepted: 03/05/2025] [Indexed: 04/01/2025] Open
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Zika virus (ZIKV) vertical transmission results in devastating congenital malformations and pregnancy complications; however, the specific receptor and host factors facilitating ZIKV maternal-fetal transmission remain elusive. Here, we employ a genome-wide CRISPR screening and identify multiple placenta-intrinsic factors modulating ZIKV infection. Our study unveils that hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1 (HAVCR1) serves as a primary receptor governing ZIKV entry in placental trophoblasts. The GATA3-HAVCR1 axis regulates heterogeneous cell tropism in the placenta. Notably, placenta-specific Havcr1 deletion in mice significantly impairs ZIKV transplacental transmission and associated adverse pregnancy outcomes. Mechanistically, the immunoglobulin variable-like domain of HAVCR1 binds to ZIKV via domain III of envelope protein and virion-associated phosphatidylserine. Proteomic profiling and function analyses reveal that AP2S1 cooperates with HAVCR1 for ZIKV internalization through clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Overall, our work underscores the pivotal role of HAVCR1 in mediating ZIKV vertical transmission and highlights a therapeutic target for alleviating congenital Zika syndrome.
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- Wenzhe Yu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Biosafety, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccine for Infectious Disease, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccine for Infectious Disease, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Biosafety, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccine for Infectious Disease, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian, China.
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Liu S, Hua L, Mo X, Lei B, Zhang R, Zhou S, Jiang X, Fang Z, Feng B, Che L, Xu S, Lin Y, Wu D, Zhuo Y, Jin C. Comparative Impact of Alternate-Day Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding on Placental Function and Fetal Development in Maternal Obesity. Nutrients 2024; 17:25. [PMID: 39796458 PMCID: PMC11723168 DOI: 10.3390/nu17010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2024] [Revised: 12/13/2024] [Accepted: 12/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal obesity detrimentally affects placental function and fetal development. Both alternate-day fasting (ADF) and time-restricted feeding (TRF) are dietary interventions that can improve metabolic health, yet their comparative effects on placental function and fetal development remain unexplored. OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate the effects of ADF and TRF on placental function and fetal development during maternal consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD). METHODS One hundred 8-week-old female mice were assigned to one of four dietary regimens: (1) normal diet with ad libitum feeding (NA); (2) HFD with ad libitum feeding (HA); (3) HFD with ADF (HI); and (4) HFD with TRF (HT), administered both before and during pregnancy. On gestational day 18.5, serum and placental samples were collected from both mothers and fetuses to examine placental function and fetal development. RESULTS During gestation, both ADF and TRF substantially alleviated the metabolic impairments caused by an HFD in obese maternal mice. TRF mice demonstrated enhanced placental nutrient transport and fetal development, associated with reduced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and inflammatory responses. In contrast, ADF markedly intensified placental stress and inflammatory responses, diminished placental nutrient transport efficiency, and consequently induced fetal growth restriction. CONCLUSIONS Both ADF and TRF during pregnancy significantly mitigated metabolic impairments in obese dams on an HFD. TRF mice demonstrated enhanced placental nutrient transport and fetal development, associated with reduced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and inflammatory responses. In contrast, ADF markedly intensified placental stress and inflammatory responses, diminished placental nutrient transport efficiency, and consequently induced fetal growth restriction.
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- Siyuan Liu
- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (S.L.); (L.H.); (X.M.); (B.L.); (R.Z.); (S.Z.); (X.J.); (Z.F.); (B.F.); (L.C.); (S.X.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistant Nutrition of Sichuan Province, The Ministry of Education of China, Chengdu 611130, China
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Liu Z. Gene expression profile of human placental villous pericytes in the first trimester - An analysis by single-cell RNA sequencing. Reprod Biol 2024; 24:100919. [PMID: 38941941 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2024.100919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Mesenchymal cells within theplacental villi play a crucial role in shaping the morphology of branching structures and driving the development of blood vessels. However, the markers and functions of placental villous pericytes (PVPs) as distinct subgroups of placental villous mesenchymal cells, remain unclear. Therefore, in this study, the markers and functions of PVPs were investigated. Single-cell sequencing data from the first-trimester placental villi was obtained and the Seurat tool was used to identify PVP markers. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis of specific genes was performed using the DAVID database. The Cellchat tool was employed to investigate the interaction signals between the PVPs and other cells. Expression of the PVP markers was confirmed using immunofluorescence. Presence of extracellular vesicles in the placental villous mesenchyme and PVPs was examined by transmission electron microscopy. Our findings revealed that renin (REN) and amphiregulin (AREG)-positive fibroblasts in the placental villi specifically expressed several classic pericyte markers. In the first trimester, certain conserved functions of pericytes were observed and they displayed tissue-specific functions such as in the integrin-mediated signaling pathway and extracellular exosomes. Moreover, the placental villous mesenchyme was found to be rich in extracellular vesicles. AREG is specifically transcribed in the first trimester PVPs, however, its protein was located in syncytiotrophoblasts. These insights contribute to a comprehensive understanding of early placental development and offer new therapeutic targets for placenta-derived pregnancy complications.
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- Zhao Liu
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
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Fan M, Wu H, Sferruzzi-Perri AN, Wang YL, Shao X. Endocytosis at the maternal-fetal interface: balancing nutrient transport and pathogen defense. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1415794. [PMID: 38957469 PMCID: PMC11217186 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1415794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Endocytosis represents a category of regulated active transport mechanisms. These encompass clathrin-dependent and -independent mechanisms, as well as fluid phase micropinocytosis and macropinocytosis, each demonstrating varying degrees of specificity and capacity. Collectively, these mechanisms facilitate the internalization of cargo into cellular vesicles. Pregnancy is one such physiological state during which endocytosis may play critical roles. A successful pregnancy necessitates ongoing communication between maternal and fetal cells at the maternal-fetal interface to ensure immunologic tolerance for the semi-allogenic fetus whilst providing adequate protection against infection from pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria. It also requires transport of nutrients across the maternal-fetal interface, but restriction of potentially harmful chemicals and drugs to allow fetal development. In this context, trogocytosis, a specific form of endocytosis, plays a crucial role in immunological tolerance and infection prevention. Endocytosis is also thought to play a significant role in nutrient and toxin handling at the maternal-fetal interface, though its mechanisms remain less understood. A comprehensive understanding of endocytosis and its mechanisms not only enhances our knowledge of maternal-fetal interactions but is also essential for identifying the pathogenesis of pregnancy pathologies and providing new avenues for therapeutic intervention.
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- Mingming Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Trophoblast Research, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Kelson VC, Kiser JN, Davenport KM, Suarez EM, Murdoch BM, Neibergs HL. Identifying Regions of the Genome Associated with Conception Rate to the First Service in Holstein Heifers Bred by Artificial Insemination and as Embryo Transfer Recipients. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:765. [PMID: 38927701 PMCID: PMC11202900 DOI: 10.3390/genes15060765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Heifer conception rate to the first service (HCR1) is defined as the number of heifers that become pregnant to the first breeding service compared to the heifers bred. This study aimed to identify loci associated and gene sets enriched for HCR1 for heifers that were bred by artificial insemination (AI, n = 2829) or were embryo transfer (ET, n = 2086) recipients, by completing a genome-wide association analysis and gene set enrichment analysis using SNP data (GSEA-SNP). Three unique loci, containing four positional candidate genes, were associated (p < 1 × 10-5) with HCR1 for ET recipients, while the GSEA-SNP identified four gene sets (NES ≥ 3) and sixty-two leading edge genes (LEGs) enriched for HCR1. While no loci were associated with HCR1 bred by AI, one gene set and twelve LEGs were enriched (NES ≥ 3) for HCR1 with the GSEA-SNP. This included one gene (PKD2) shared between HCR1 AI and ET services. Identifying loci associated or enriched for HCR1 provides an opportunity to use them as genomic selection tools to facilitate the selection of cattle with higher reproductive efficiency, and to better understand embryonic loss.
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- Victoria C. Kelson
- Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163, USA; (V.C.K.); (K.M.D.); (E.M.S.)
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- Washington Animal Disease Diagnostics Laboratory, Pullman, WA 99164, USA;
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163, USA; (V.C.K.); (K.M.D.); (E.M.S.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163, USA; (V.C.K.); (K.M.D.); (E.M.S.)
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- Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA;
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163, USA; (V.C.K.); (K.M.D.); (E.M.S.)
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Wu Y, Li M, Ying H, Gu Y, Zhu Y, Gu Y, Huang L. Mitochondrial quality control alterations and placenta-related disorders. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1344951. [PMID: 38390447 PMCID: PMC10883312 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1344951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Mitochondria are ubiquitous in eukaryotic cells. Normal maintenance of function is the premise and basis for various physiological activities. Mitochondrial dysfunction is commonly observed in a wide range of pathological conditions, such as neurodegenerative, metabolic, cardiovascular, and various diseases related to foetal growth and development. The placenta is a highly energy-dependent organ that acts as an intermediary between the mother and foetus and functions to maintain foetal growth and development. Recent studies have demonstrated that mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with placental disorders. Defects in mitochondrial quality control mechanisms may lead to preeclampsia and foetal growth restriction. In this review, we address the quality control mechanisms of mitochondria and the relevant pathologies of mitochondrial dysfunction in placenta-related diseases, such as preeclampsia and foetal growth restriction. This review also investigates the relation between mitochondrial dysfunction and placental disorders.
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- Yamei Wu
- Wuxi Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Wuxi Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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Davenport KM, O'Neil EV, Ortega MS, Patterson A, Kelleher AM, Warren WC, Spencer TE. Single-cell insights into development of the bovine placenta†. Biol Reprod 2024; 110:169-184. [PMID: 37707543 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioad123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
Abstract
A central determinant of pregnancy success is proper development of the conceptus (embryo/fetus and associated extraembryonic membranes including the placenta). Although the gross morphology and histology of the bovine placenta have been well studied, the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating placenta development and trophoblast differentiation and function remain essentially undefined. Here, single-cell transcriptome (scRNA-seq) analysis was performed on the day 17 bovine conceptus and chorion of day 24, 30, and 50 conceptuses (n = 3-4 samples per day) using the 10X Genomics platform. Bioinformatic analyses identified cell types and their ontogeny including trophoblast, mesenchyme, and immune cells. Loss of interferon tau-expressing trophoblast uninucleate cells occurred between days 17 and 30, whereas binucleate cells, identified based on expression of placental lactogen (CSH2) and specific pregnancy-associated glycoprotein genes (PAGs), first appeared on day 24. Several different types of uninucleate cells were present in day 24, 30, and 50 samples, but only one (day 24) or two types of binucleate cells (days 30 and 50). Cell trajectory analyses provided a conceptual framework for uninucleate cell development and binucleate cell differentiation, and bioinformatic analyses identified candidate transcription factors governing differentiation and function of the trophoblasts. The digital atlas of cell types in the developing bovine conceptus reported here serves as a resource to discover key genes and biological pathways regulating its development during the critical periods of implantation and placentation.
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
- Institute for Data Science and Informatics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Jiang L, Wang X, Wang L, Ma S, Ding Y, Liu C, Wang S, Shao X, Zhang Y, Li Z, Li W, Feng G, Zhou Q. Deciphering the placental abnormalities associated with somatic cell nuclear transfer at single-nucleus resolution. Protein Cell 2023; 14:924-928. [PMID: 37208440 PMCID: PMC10691845 DOI: 10.1093/procel/pwad030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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- Liyuan Jiang
- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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Shao X, Yang Y, Liu Y, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Yu X, Liu J, Li YX, Wang YL. Orchestrated feedback regulation between melatonin and sex hormones involving GPER1-PKA-CREB signaling in the placenta. J Pineal Res 2023; 75:e12913. [PMID: 37746893 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
Abstract
Maintaining placental endocrine homeostasis is crucial for a successful pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia (PE), a gestational complication, is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Aberrant elevation of testosterone (T0 ) synthesis, reduced estradiol (E2 ), and melatonin productions have been identified in preeclamptic placentas. However, the precise contribution of disrupted homeostasis among these hormones to the occurrence of PE remains unknown. In this study, we established a strong correlation between suppressed melatonin production and decreased E2 as well as elevated T0 synthesis in PE placentas. Administration of the T0 analog testosterone propionate (TP; 2 mg/kg/day) to pregnant mice from E7.5 onwards resulted in PE-like symptoms, along with elevated T0 production and reduced E2 and melatonin production. Notably, supplementation with melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) in TP-treated mice had detrimental effects on fetal and placental development and compromised hormone synthesis. Importantly, E2 , but not T0 , actively enhanced melatonin synthetase AANAT expression and melatonin production in primary human trophoblast (PHT) cells through GPER1-PKA-CREB signaling pathway. On the other hand, melatonin suppressed the level of estrogen synthetase aromatase while promoting the expressions of androgen synthetic enzymes including 17β-HSD3 and 3β-HSD1 in PHT cells. These findings reveal an orchestrated feedback mechanism that maintains homeostasis of placental sex hormones and melatonin. It is implied that abnormal elevation of T0 synthesis likely serves as the primary cause of placental endocrine disturbances associated with PE. The suppression of melatonin may represent an adaptive strategy to correct the imbalance in sex hormone levels within preeclamptic placentas. The findings of this study offer novel evidence that identifies potential targets for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies for PE.
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- Xuan Shao
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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Liu X, Wang G, Huang H, Lv X, Si Y, Bai L, Wang G, Li Q, Yang W. Exploring maternal-fetal interface with in vitro placental and trophoblastic models. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1279227. [PMID: 38033854 PMCID: PMC10682727 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1279227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
Abstract
The placenta, being a temporary organ, plays a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of nutrients and gases between the mother and the fetus during pregnancy. Any abnormalities in the development of this vital organ not only lead to various pregnancy-related disorders that can result in fetal injury or death, but also have long-term effects on maternal health. In vitro models have been employed to study the physiological features and molecular regulatory mechanisms of placental development, aiming to gain a detailed understanding of the pathogenesis of pregnancy-related diseases. Among these models, trophoblast stem cell culture and organoids show great promise. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current mature trophoblast stem cell models and emerging organoid models, while also discussing other models in a systematic manner. We believe that this knowledge will be valuable in guiding further exploration of the complex maternal-fetal interface.
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- Xinlu Liu
- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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Shan Y, Cui J, Kang X, Tang W, Lu Y, Gao Y, Chen L. Aquaporin-8 overexpression is involved in vascular structure and function changes in placentas of gestational diabetes mellitus patients. Open Life Sci 2022; 17:1473-1486. [DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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To study the role and mechanism of aquaporin-8 (AQP8) in placental vascular development in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), hematoxylin–eosin staining and immunohistochemistry were utilized to analyze the histopathological changes in placentas in GDM patients. Transwell, CCK-8, and tube formation assays were performed to examine cell migration, proliferation, and tube formation. AQP8, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF)-α, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A expression levels were investigated. Relative to the control group, the placentas in the GDM group showed morphological changes, the number of microvessels in the placental villi arterioles was significantly higher, and the area of microvessels in the arterioles of placental villi was significantly lower. The expression levels of VCAM-1, TNF-α, VEGF-A, and AQP8 in the GDM placentas and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) stimulated by high glucose were significantly higher than those in the control group, and AQP8 was located in placental endothelial cells. Overexpression of glucose and AQP8 inhibited tube formation, migration, and proliferation in HUVECs. High glucose levels can induce dysfunction in vascular endothelial cells and lead to pathological changes in the placental vascular structure in GDM. AQP8 overexpression in placental GDM can inhibit endothelial cell behavior, cause endothelial cell dysfunction, and further participate in the occurrence and development of GDM placental vascular lesions.
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- Yanxing Shan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qingpu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Qingpu , Shanghai , 201700 , China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University , No. 6 North Road, Haierxiang, Chongchuan District , Nantong , Jiangsu, 226001 , China
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