Cryopreservation, cryoprotectants, and potential risk of epigenetic alteration.

Details

Serval ID
serval:BIB_35DE654D9E4C
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Cryopreservation, cryoprotectants, and potential risk of epigenetic alteration.
Journal
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics
Author(s)
Sciorio R., Cantatore C., D'Amato G., Smith G.D.
ISSN
1573-7330 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1058-0468
Publication state
In Press
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: aheadofprint
Abstract
The cryopreservation of gametes and embryos has increased notably over the past 20 years and is now an essential part of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). However, because the cryopreservation process is un-physiological for human cells, gametes, and embryos, cryobiologists have suggested diverse methods to successfully cryopreserve human gametes and embryos in order to maintain their viability and assure successful pregnancy. During the first period of early development, major waves of epigenetic reprogramming-crucial for the fate of the embryo-occur. Recently, concerns relating to the increased incidence of epigenetic anomalies and genomic-imprinting disorders have been reported after ARTs and cryopreservation. Epigenetic reprogramming is particularly susceptible to environmental and un-physiological conditions such as ovarian stimulation, embryo culture, and cryopreservation that might collectively affect epigenetics dysregulation. Additionally, recent literature suggests that epigenetic and transcriptomic profiles are sensitive to the stress induced by vitrification, osmotic shock, oxidative stress, rapid temperature and pH changes, and cryoprotectants; it is therefore critical to have a more comprehensive understanding of the potential induced perturbations of epigenetic modifications that may be associated with vitrification. The aim of this paper is to present a critical evaluation of the association of gamete and embryo cryopreservation, use of cryoprotectants, and epigenetic dysregulations with potential long-term consequences for offspring health.
Keywords
Assisted reproductive technologies, Cryoprotectants, Human oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, Infertility, Risk of epigenetic dysregulation, Vitrification
Pubmed
Web of science
Create date
28/10/2024 14:18
Last modification date
29/10/2024 7:21
Usage data