Antioxidants (Feb 2023)

Placental Malfunction, Fetal Survival and Development Caused by Sow Metabolic Disorder: The Impact of Maternal Oxidative Stress

  • Xizi Yang,
  • Ruizhi Hu,
  • Mingkun Shi,
  • Long Wang,
  • Jiahao Yan,
  • Jiatai Gong,
  • Qianjin Zhang,
  • Jianhua He,
  • Shusong Wu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12020360
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 2
p. 360

Abstract

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The energy and metabolic state of sows will alter considerably over different phases of gestation. Maternal metabolism increases dramatically, particularly in late pregnancy. This is accompanied by the development of an increase in oxidative stress, which has a considerable negative effect on the maternal and the placenta. As the only link between the maternal and the fetus, the placenta is critical for the maternal to deliver nutrients to the fetus and for the fetus’ survival and development. This review aimed to clarify the changes in energy and metabolism in sows during different pregnancy periods, as well as the impact of maternal oxidative stress on the placenta, which affects the fetus’ survival and development.

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