Journal article
Molecular actions of vitamin D in reproductive cell biology
Reproduction (Cambridge, England), Vol.153(1), pp.R29-R42
01/2017
PMID: 30390417
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Abstract
Vitamin D (VitD) is an important secosteroid and has attracted attention in several areas of research due to common VitD deficiency in the population, and its potential to regulate molecular pathways related to chronic and inflammatory diseases. VitD metabolites and the VitD receptor (VDR) influence many tissues including those of the reproductive system. VDR expression has been demonstrated in various cell types of the male reproductive tract, including spermatozoa and germ cells, and in female reproductive tissues including the ovaries, placenta and endometrium. However, the molecular role of VitD signalling and metabolism in reproductive function have not been fully established. Consequently, the aim of this work is to review current metabolic and molecular aspects of the VitD-VDR axis in reproductive medicine and to propose the direction of future research. Specifically, the influence of VitD on sperm motility, calcium handling, capacitation, acrosin reaction and lipid metabolism is examined. In addition, we will also discuss the effect of VitD on sex hormone secretion and receptor expression in primary granulosa cells, along with the impact on cytokine production in trophoblast cells. The review concludes with a discussion of the recent developments in VitD-VDR signalling specifically related to altered cellular bioenergetics, which is an emerging concept in the field of reproductive medicine.
Details
- Title
- Molecular actions of vitamin D in reproductive cell biology
- Creators
- Kevin N. Keane - Curtin UniversityVinicius F. Cruzat - Curtin UniversityEmily K. Calton - Curtin UniversityPrue H. Hart - Telethon Kids InstituteMario J. Soares - Curtin UniversityPhilip Newsholme - Curtin UniversityJohn L. Yovich - Curtin University
- Publication Details
- Reproduction (Cambridge, England), Vol.153(1), pp.R29-R42
- Publisher
- Bioscientifica Ltd
- Number of pages
- 14
- Grant note
- Australian Government; CGIAR Merck Serono; Merck & Company PIVET Curtin University
- Identifiers
- 991013072612102368
- Copyright
- © 2017 Society for Reproduction and Fertility
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article