Notch Signaling in Reproduction

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2021

Publication Title

Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Abstract

The Notch signaling pathway is conserved among mammalian species and controls proliferation, differentiation, and cell death in many organs throughout the body including the reproductive tract. Notch signaling plays critical roles in the development and function of both the male and female reproductive systems. Specifically, within the female reproductive tract, Notch signaling is hormone regulated and mediates key reproductive events important for ovarian and uterine function. In this review, we highlight the tissues that express Notch receptors, ligands, and downstream effectors and distinguish how these molecules regulate reproductive function in male and female mice, non-human primates, and humans. Finally, we describe some of the aberrations in Notch signaling in female reproductive pathologies and identify opportunities for future investigation.

First Page

1044

Last Page

1057

PubMed ID

34479767

Volume

32

Issue

12

Publisher

Cell Press

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