Open AccessInvolvement of Inositol in Reproduction
Author(s) -
Beemster Patricia,
Groenen Pascal,
SteegersTheunissen Régine
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1301/00296640260042748
Subject(s) - inositol , reproduction , pregnancy , biology , fetus , embryogenesis , physiology , medicine , endocrinology , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemistry , embryo , receptor , ecology , genetics
Inositol is involved in several aspects of reproduction. It affects overall embryogenesis, may prevent neural tube defects, and stimulates the production of lung surfactant. This article will review the involvement of inositol in reproduction. After describing the biologic function of inositol and its derivatives, studies are quoted in which the role of inositol in fertility, embryogenesis, fetal development, and pregnancy outcome are examined.