Risk of genetic and epigenetic alteration in children conceived following ART: Is it time to return to nature whenever possible?

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_DC0D86BA51D2
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Risk of genetic and epigenetic alteration in children conceived following ART: Is it time to return to nature whenever possible?
Journal
Clinical genetics
Author(s)
Sciorio R., Tramontano L., Rapalini E., Bellaminutti S., Bulletti F.M., D'Amato A., Manna C., Palagiano A., Bulletti C., Esteves S.C.
ISSN
1399-0004 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0009-9163
Publication state
Published
Issued date
02/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
103
Number
2
Pages
133-145
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Assisted reproductive technology may influence epigenetic signature as the procedures coincide with the extensive epigenetic modification occurring from fertilization to embryo implantation. However, it is still unclear to what extent ART alters the embryo epigenome. In vivo fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube, where a specific and natural environment enables the embryo's healthy development. During this dynamic period, major waves of epigenetic reprogramming, crucial for the normal fate of the embryo, take place. Over the past decade, concerns relating to the raised incidence of epigenetic anomalies and imprinting following ART have been raised by several authors. Epigenetic reprogramming is particularly susceptible to environmental conditions during the periconceptional period; therefore, unphysiological conditions, including ovarian stimulation, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, cryopreservation of gametes and embryos, parental lifestyle, and underlying infertility, have the potential to contribute to epigenetic dysregulation independently or collectively. This review critically appraises the evidence relating to the association between ART and genetic and epigenetic modifications that may be transmitted to the offspring.
Keywords
Female, Humans, Child, Fertilization in Vitro, Reproductive Techniques, Assisted/adverse effects, Infertility/genetics, Epigenesis, Genetic, Fertilization, assisted reproductive technology, epigenetic modifications, genetic, imprinting disorders, in vitro fertilization, infertility, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, offspring health
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Web of science
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27/09/2022 12:31
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11/11/2023 7:09
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