The current state of reproductive biology research in Australia and New Zealand: core themes from the Society for Reproductive Biology Annual Meeting, 2016

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作者
Akison, L. K. [1 ]
Andraweera, P. H. [2 ,3 ]
Bertoldo, M. J. [4 ]
Brown, H. M. [2 ,3 ,6 ]
Cuffe, J. S. M. [5 ]
Fullston, T. [2 ,3 ]
Holland, O. [5 ]
Schjenken, J. E. [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Biomed Sci, Sir William MacGregor Bldg, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
[2] Univ Adelaide, Robinson Res Inst, Med Sch North, Frome Rd, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
[3] Univ Adelaide, Adelaide Med Sch, Med Sch North, Frome Rd, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
[4] Univ New South Wales, Sch Womens & Childrens Hlth, Wallace Wurth Bldg,Bot St, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
[5] Griffith Univ, Sch Med Sci, Menzies Hlth Inst Queensland, Southport, Qld 4222, Australia
[6] Univ Adelaide, Med Sch South, ARC Ctr Excellence Nanoscale Biophoton CNBP, Frome Rd, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
关键词
CHRONIC ACRYLAMIDE EXPOSURE; EMBRYONIC STEM-CELLS; IN-VITRO; CIGARETTE-SMOKING; DNA-DAMAGE; FERTILITY; PROTEIN; MICE; DEPRIVATION; EXPRESSION;
D O I
10.1071/RD16382
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Because reproduction is essential for all life, it is central to our understanding of all aspects of biology. The Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB) 2016 conference held on the Gold Coast (Qld, Australia) displayed the current breadth of reproductive research in Australia and New Zealand, with additional insights from world leaders in the field. This conference review provides a focused summary of the key questions, emerging ideas and novel technologies that were presented in the symposia. Presented research demonstrated key advances in how stem cell biology may allow us to better understand pluripotency, as well as how environmental and lifestyle factors, such as circadian disruption, smoking, alcohol and diet, affect gametogenesis, embryo implantation, placental function and reproductive capacity. Sessions also highlighted the role of reproductive biology in providing insight into the mechanisms and processes governing a wide range of biological science disciplines, including cancer research and therapies, oncofertility, conservation of native species and chronic non-communicable diseases. Recurring themes included the importance of male and female gamete quality for reproductive potential and the critical and varied roles of the placenta in the maintenance of a healthy pregnancy. Dysregulation of reproductive processes can contribute to a variety of pathological states that affect future health, fertility and fecundity. Research being conducted by the SRB has the potential to shape not only the fertility of the current generation, but also the health and reproductive viability of future generations.
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页码:1883 / 1889
页数:7
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