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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Equine Endometrium's Gene Expression Profile Around Embryo Fixation.

Tseweendolmaa Ulaangerel, Siqin Mu, Jolanqiqige Sodyelalt, Minna Yi, Bilig Zhao, Asiya Hao, Xin Wen, Baoxiang Han, Gerelchimeg Bou

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Tseweendolmaa UlaangerelEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Siqin MuEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Jolanqiqige SodyelaltEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Minna YiEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Bilig ZhaoEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Asiya HaoEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Xin WenEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Baoxiang HanCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
Gerelchimeg BouEquus Research Center, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9381-2694

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Inner Mongolia Natural Sciences Fund ( 2023QN03057)
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe success or failure of embryo fixation is crucial for embryo attachment and later development. As an epithelial chorioallantoic placenta-type animal, the horse has a special process of embryo implantation, and the mechanism of embryo fixation in horses is still unclear.

methodsIn this study, the structural and transcriptomic characteristics of endometrial tissue from the fixed and nonfixed sides of 20-day gestation embryos in Mongolian horses were investigated to search for important genes and potential molecular markers associated with the fixation phase of equine embryos.

resultsA comparison of the structures of the endometrial tissues of the two sides revealed that the endometrium on the fixed side presented distinctive features, which were characterized mainly by the development of glands on the fixed side compared with those on the nonfixed side. A total of 3987 differentially expressed genes were identified in the transcriptome, among which 1931 genes were highly expressed on the fixed side of the embryo, including

conclusionsThese results suggest that equine embryo fixation may depend at least on the regulation of prostaglandins and the establishment of cellular connections. This provides a foundation for exploring the molecular mechanisms of key genes and pathways related to equine embryo fixation and offers new insights into feeding management and the monitoring of mares in the early stages of pregnancy.

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Embryo ImplantationEndometriumTranscriptomeAnimalsEmbryo, MammalianFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalHorsesPregnancyembryo fixationendometriumgestationmaretranscriptome sequencing

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PMID40004510
PMCPMC11855126

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