Something Smells Fishy: How Lipid Mediators Impact the Maternal–Fetal Interface and Neonatal Development

Maranda Thompson, Arzu Ulu, Maheswari Mukherjee, Ana G. Yuil-Valdes, Melissa Thoene, Matthew Van Ormer, Rebecca Slotkowski, Teri Mauch, Ann Anderson-Berry, Corrine K. Hanson, Tara M. Nordgren, Sathish Kumar Natarajan

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Abstract

Normal pregnancy relies on inflammation for implantation, placentation, and parturition, but uncontrolled inflammation can lead to poor maternal and infant outcomes. Maternal diet is one modifiable factor that can impact inflammation. Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids obtained through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that effect inflammation. Recent evidence has shown that the downstream products of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids may influence physiology during pregnancy. In this review, the current knowledge relating to omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy will be summarized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number171
JournalBiomedicines
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2023

Keywords

  • eicosanoids
  • fetal health
  • fish oils
  • inflammation
  • omega-3 fatty acid
  • omega-6 fatty acid
  • oxylipins
  • pregnancy
  • pro-resolving lipid mediator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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