Endometrial stromal cell decidualization is a crucial step in endometrial remodeling during pregnancy.Decidualization is controlled by orchestrated ovarian hormones,followed by the activation of various downstream sig...Endometrial stromal cell decidualization is a crucial step in endometrial remodeling during pregnancy.Decidualization is controlled by orchestrated ovarian hormones,followed by the activation of various downstream signaling pathways.Accumulating evidence has shown multiple functions of decidualized endometrial stromal cells during embryo implantation,including tissue remodeling,antioxidative stress,angiogenesis,and immune tolerance.The distinct secretomes of decidualized stromal cells also reveal their intensive interactions with epithelial,endothelial,and immune cells.However,aberrant decidualization leads to pregnancy failures,such as recurrent pregnancy loss and repeated implantation failure.This review aimed to provide an overview of the molecular mechanisms underlying the divergent functions of decidualized endometrial stromal cells and their potential clinical applications.Moreover,the use of single-cell RNA sequencing data further enhances our understanding of these biological processes.This review discusses decidualization-related signaling pathways that serve as potential therapeutic targets for treating implantation failure in in vitro fertilization and provides novel approaches to investigate the underlying causes of female infertility.展开更多
The association of the porcine Pitx2c gene with meat quality traits was investigated in the present study.A total of eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were found.Allele frequencies of four SNPs were further...The association of the porcine Pitx2c gene with meat quality traits was investigated in the present study.A total of eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were found.Allele frequencies of four SNPs were further detected in four commercial breeds and eight Chinese indigenous breeds.Single SNP and meat quality associations were analyzed in a Yorkshire×Meishan F 2 population.The SNPs c.474C>T (P<0.01) and c.636C>T (P<0.05) showed a significant association with meat color (MCV1).The SNPs c.37G>A and c.47G>A were significantly associated with drip loss rate (DLR),water holding capacity (WHC) and meat color value (MCV1) consistently (P<0.05).Linkage disequilibrium (LD) analysis revealed that the adjacent SNPs were in LD.Two major haplotypes were identified,and association analysis between haplotype combinations and meat quality indicated that the presence of two copies of haplotype 1-CCGG-may improve meat quality.展开更多
Previously, fermentation has been associated with methods that improve the nutritional value of unconventional feed ingredients for broilers. In recent decades, the fermentation process has been employed to produce fu...Previously, fermentation has been associated with methods that improve the nutritional value of unconventional feed ingredients for broilers. In recent decades, the fermentation process has been employed to produce functional feeds that have the potential to improve broiler gastrointestinal tract microecology, health and production performance. Some of the functional ingredients found in fermented feed include lactic acid bacteria(LAB), lactic acid and other organic acids, and appear to play major roles in determining the beneficial effects of fermented feed on broiler gut health and performance. Unlike the pig, the available literature on broiler fermented feed is still rather limited. This review describes recent advances in the use of fermented feed(on the basis of conventional and unconventional feed ingredients) in broilers. Similarly, this review also shows that additional research is necessary to exploit fermented feed as a viable food source in broiler nutrition.展开更多
基金supported by the RGC General Research Fund(17120720 to K.F.L.)the Professor PC Ho Research and Development Fund in Reproductive Medicine from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,University of Hong Kong and Health and Medical Research Fund,Hong Kong(L.H.J.)a Conference and Research Committee grant from the University of Hong Kong(K.F.L.).
文摘Endometrial stromal cell decidualization is a crucial step in endometrial remodeling during pregnancy.Decidualization is controlled by orchestrated ovarian hormones,followed by the activation of various downstream signaling pathways.Accumulating evidence has shown multiple functions of decidualized endometrial stromal cells during embryo implantation,including tissue remodeling,antioxidative stress,angiogenesis,and immune tolerance.The distinct secretomes of decidualized stromal cells also reveal their intensive interactions with epithelial,endothelial,and immune cells.However,aberrant decidualization leads to pregnancy failures,such as recurrent pregnancy loss and repeated implantation failure.This review aimed to provide an overview of the molecular mechanisms underlying the divergent functions of decidualized endometrial stromal cells and their potential clinical applications.Moreover,the use of single-cell RNA sequencing data further enhances our understanding of these biological processes.This review discusses decidualization-related signaling pathways that serve as potential therapeutic targets for treating implantation failure in in vitro fertilization and provides novel approaches to investigate the underlying causes of female infertility.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No.2006CB102102)National High Technology Research and Development Program (Grant No.2006AA10Z1D6)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.30800782)New Teacher Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (Grant No.20070504064)
文摘The association of the porcine Pitx2c gene with meat quality traits was investigated in the present study.A total of eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were found.Allele frequencies of four SNPs were further detected in four commercial breeds and eight Chinese indigenous breeds.Single SNP and meat quality associations were analyzed in a Yorkshire×Meishan F 2 population.The SNPs c.474C>T (P<0.01) and c.636C>T (P<0.05) showed a significant association with meat color (MCV1).The SNPs c.37G>A and c.47G>A were significantly associated with drip loss rate (DLR),water holding capacity (WHC) and meat color value (MCV1) consistently (P<0.05).Linkage disequilibrium (LD) analysis revealed that the adjacent SNPs were in LD.Two major haplotypes were identified,and association analysis between haplotype combinations and meat quality indicated that the presence of two copies of haplotype 1-CCGG-may improve meat quality.
文摘Previously, fermentation has been associated with methods that improve the nutritional value of unconventional feed ingredients for broilers. In recent decades, the fermentation process has been employed to produce functional feeds that have the potential to improve broiler gastrointestinal tract microecology, health and production performance. Some of the functional ingredients found in fermented feed include lactic acid bacteria(LAB), lactic acid and other organic acids, and appear to play major roles in determining the beneficial effects of fermented feed on broiler gut health and performance. Unlike the pig, the available literature on broiler fermented feed is still rather limited. This review describes recent advances in the use of fermented feed(on the basis of conventional and unconventional feed ingredients) in broilers. Similarly, this review also shows that additional research is necessary to exploit fermented feed as a viable food source in broiler nutrition.
