Embryo responses to stress induced by assisted reproductive technologies

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Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has led to the birth of millions of babies. In cattle, thousands of embryos are produced annually. However, since the introduction and widespread use of ART, negative effects on embryos and offspring are starting to emerge. Knowledge so far, mostly provided by animal models, indicates that suboptimal conditions during ART can affect embryo viability and quality, and may induce embryonic stress responses. These stress responses take the form of severe gene expression alterations or modifications in critical epigenetic marks established during early developmental stages that can persist after birth. Unfortunately, while developmental plasticity allows the embryo to survive these stressful conditions, such insult may lead to adult health problems and to long-term effects on offspring that could be transmitted to subsequent generations. In this review, we describe how in mice, livestock, and humans, besides affecting the development of the embryo itself, ART stressors may also have significant repercussions on offspring health and physiology. Finally, we argue the case that better control of stressors during ART will help improve embryo quality and offspring health.

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Ramos-Ibeas, P., Heras, S., Gómez-Redondo, I., Planells, B., Fernández-González, R., Pericuesta, E., … Gutiérrez-Adán, A. (2019, October 1). Embryo responses to stress induced by assisted reproductive technologies. Molecular Reproduction and Development. John Wiley and Sons Inc. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.23119

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