Nabeel Muhammad Ashir, Nowak Romana A
Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA.
Adv Anat Embryol Cell Biol. 2025 Jan 1. doi: 10.1007/102_2024_8.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, have emerged as pivotal mediators of intercellular communication. Embryo implantation is a critical process in early pregnancy and requires communication between the embryo and maternal uterus. EVs are important in coordinating the communication between the embryo and maternal uterus. This review explores EV biogenesis, molecular composition, and functional roles during implantation. It emphasizes the dynamic role of EVs in modulating the maternal-embryo dialogue, which is critical for establishing a receptive endometrium and facilitating successful implantation. EVs secreted by the embryo and endometrial cells have been shown to carry a diverse cargo of proteins, lipids, and miRNAs, which collectively influence key physiological processes, including immune tolerance, endometrial receptivity, and trophoblast invasion. EVs can be potential candidates as non-invasive biomarkers to assess the quality of embryos and uterine receptivity to enhance reproductive success. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of EVs in implantation, this chapter aims to highlight the significance of EVs in reproductive biology and their potential applications in improving fertility rates.
细胞外囊泡(EVs),包括外泌体和微囊泡,已成为细胞间通讯的关键介质。胚胎植入是早期妊娠中的一个关键过程,需要胚胎与母体子宫之间进行通讯。细胞外囊泡在协调胚胎与母体子宫之间的通讯中起着重要作用。本综述探讨了植入过程中细胞外囊泡的生物发生、分子组成和功能作用。它强调了细胞外囊泡在调节母体-胚胎对话中的动态作用,这对于建立接受性子宫内膜和促进成功植入至关重要。胚胎和子宫内膜细胞分泌的细胞外囊泡已被证明携带多种蛋白质、脂质和微小RNA,它们共同影响关键的生理过程,包括免疫耐受、子宫内膜容受性和滋养层细胞侵袭。细胞外囊泡有可能作为非侵入性生物标志物来评估胚胎质量和子宫容受性,以提高生殖成功率。通过全面概述目前对细胞外囊泡在植入过程中的理解,本章旨在突出细胞外囊泡在生殖生物学中的重要性及其在提高生育率方面的潜在应用。