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Adipokines and the Female Reproductive Tract
Joint Authors
Reverchon, Maxime
Ramé, Christelle
Bertoldo, Michael
Dupont, Joëlle
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
It is well known that adipose tissue can influence puberty, sexual maturation, and fertility in different species.
Adipose tissue secretes molecules called adipokines which most likely have an endocrine effect on reproductive function.
It has been revealed over the last few years that adipokines are functionally implicated at all levels of the reproductive axis including the gonad and hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
Many studies have shown the presence and the role of the adipokines and their receptors in the female reproductive tract of different species.
These adipokines regulate ovarian steroidogenesis, oocyte maturation, and embryo development.
They are also present in the uterus and placenta where they could create a favorable environment for embryonic implantation and play a key role in maternal-fetal metabolism communication and gestation.
Reproductive functions are strongly dependent on energy balance, and thereby metabolic abnormalities can lead to the development of some pathophysiologies such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Adipokines could be a link between reproduction and energy metabolism and could partly explain some infertility related to obesity or PCOS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Reverchon, Maxime& Ramé, Christelle& Bertoldo, Michael& Dupont, Joëlle. 2014. Adipokines and the Female Reproductive Tract. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Reverchon, Maxime…[et al.]. Adipokines and the Female Reproductive Tract. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036436
American Medical Association (AMA)
Reverchon, Maxime& Ramé, Christelle& Bertoldo, Michael& Dupont, Joëlle. Adipokines and the Female Reproductive Tract. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036436
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036436