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  • Developmental Biology
  • Cell Signaling
  • Reproductive Biology

Background:

  • The bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) pathway is evolutionarily ancient and vital for embryonic patterning.
  • Its specific role in preimplantation embryo development remains under-explored across species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the conserved role of the BMP signaling system in mammalian preimplantation embryo development.
  • To compare BMP functions across different mammalian models.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on BMPs in mammalian reproduction.
  • Comparative analysis of BMP expression and function in maternal and embryonic tissues.

Main Results:

  • BMP system is expressed in maternal (ovary, oviduct, uterus) and embryonic/extraembryonic tissues.
  • BMP signaling plays a critical role throughout preimplantation stages.
  • Evidence supports BMP involvement in gamete competence and trophoblast development/differentiation.

Conclusions:

  • The BMP signaling pathway is essential for mammalian preimplantation development.
  • Comparative insights reveal conserved functions of BMPs in mice and ungulates, impacting key developmental events.