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ReviewLife metabolism2026

Metabolic regulation of oocyte maturation and early embryo development in mammals.

Sifan Rong, Yixuan Fu, Yan Li, Yingxin Celia Jiang, Lanruo Chen, Yue Zhao, Wencheng Zhu, Liangshan Mu

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Review in Life metabolism, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Sifan RongReproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
Yixuan FuReproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
Yan LiReproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
Yingxin Celia JiangDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China.
Lanruo ChenInstitute of Molecular Physiology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518132, China.
Yue ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Female Fertility Promotion, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3016-9654
Wencheng ZhuInstitute of Molecular Physiology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518132, China.
Liangshan MuReproductive Medicine Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2498-3825

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metabolism plays a central role in coordinating mammalian oocyte maturation and early embryonic development. The metabolic changes that occur during these stages are essential for the acquisition of developmental competence and successful reproduction. This review summarizes metabolic regulation from oocyte growth and maturation through fertilization and preimplantation development, with particular emphasis on glucose, lipid, and amino acid metabolism, as well as mitochondrial function. We also discuss how metabolic disturbances associated with maternal obesity, ovarian aging, and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (formerly termed polycystic ovary syndrome) impair oocyte quality and embryonic developmental potential. By integrating recent insights from multi-omics, live-cell imaging, and genetic studies, we propose a framework for understanding how metabolism not only supports but also actively governs developmental decisions. We further discuss mechanism-based strategies to restore metabolic balance and improve reproductive outcomes.

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embryo metabolismmetabolic regulationoocyte metabolism

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PMID42770075
PMCPMC13592471

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