B1 Non-refereed article in a scientific journal
Emerging Roles of Epigenetics in the Control of Reproductive Function: Focus on Central Neuroendocrine Mechanisms
Authors: Vazquez Maria Jesus, Daza-Dueñas Silvia, Tena-Sempere Manuel
Publisher: Oxford Academic
Publication year: 2021
Journal:Journal of the Endocrine Society
Journal name in sourceJournal of the Endocrine Society
Journal acronym: J Endocr Soc
Volume: 5
Issue: 11
ISSN: 2472-1972
eISSN: 2472-1972
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvab152
Web address : https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/5/11/bvab152/6375989
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/68896158
Reproduction is an essential function for perpetuation of the species. As such, it is controlled by sophisticated regulatory mechanisms that allow a perfect match between environmental conditions and internal cues to ensure adequate pubertal maturation and achievement of reproductive capacity. Besides classical genetic regulatory events, mounting evidence has documented that different epigenetic mechanisms operate at different levels of the reproductive axis to finely tune the development and function of this complex neuroendocrine system along the lifespan. In this mini-review, we summarize recent evidence on the role of epigenetics in the control of reproduction, with special focus on the modulation of the central components of this axis. Particular attention will be paid to the epigenetic control of puberty and Kiss1 neurons because major developments have taken place in this domain recently. In addition, the putative role of central epigenetic mechanisms in mediating the influence of nutritional and environmental cues on reproductive function will be discussed.
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