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Role of the placenta in developmental programming: Observations from models using large animals.

L P Reynolds¹, C R Dahlen¹, A K Ward¹

¹Center for Nutrition and Pregnancy, and Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA.

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Developmental programming shows early life stressors impact long-term health. The placenta plays a key role in this process, affecting offspring development and adult organ function.

Keywords:

Blood flow Developmental programming Fetal growth Function Placenta Vascularity

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Area of Science:

Developmental biology
Reproductive science
Physiology

Background:

Developmental programming posits that early life insults during development have lasting health and productivity consequences.
This principle is observed across many animal species, suggesting a universal biological phenomenon.
The placenta is implicated as a critical mediator in developmental programming in eutherian mammals.

Approach:

This review synthesizes current research on the placenta's function in developmental programming.
It examines the underlying molecular and physiological mechanisms involved.
The review also identifies existing knowledge gaps and future research directions.

Key Points:

The placenta is programmed during its development, influencing fetal growth and development.
Placental programming has long-term effects on offspring postnatal development.
These effects extend to the programming of organ function in adult offspring.

Conclusions:

The placenta is a central player in developmental programming, linking early life events to adult health outcomes.
Understanding placental programming mechanisms is crucial for addressing developmental disorders and improving lifelong health.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complexities of placental programming and its implications.