Fatty acid profile of blood plasma and oviduct and uterine fluid during early and late luteal phase in the horse

During early pregnancy, the secretome of both oviduct and uterus serves as exchange medium for signaling factors between embryo and mother and provides the embryo with nutrients. The preimplantation embryo can utilize the fatty acids (FA) therein via direct incorporation into cell membrane lipid bilayers and for energy production via β-oxidation. The FA concentration and composition of the oviduct (OF) and uterine fluid (UF) might be regulated by ovarian hormones to meet the changing needs of the growing embryo.
Source: Theriogenology - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research