Storing Sugar in the Uterus: Glycogen Metabolism during Early Pregnancy
The endometrium needs to regulate glucose availability precisely; too much or too little impairs decidualization and embryo development. We have shown that the epithelium and decidua store distinct pools of glucose as glycogen during early pregnancy. Thus, glycogen may represent a vital way to buffer glucose concentrations before and during implantation.
Resource Category: Female Reproduction | System: Human | Topic: Embryo, Uterus | Series: Rising Stars 2023