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Microbial Gatekeepers of Fertility in the Female Reproductive Microbiome of Cattle
by
Mounir Adnane
Mounir Adnane 1 and
Aspinas Chapwanya
Aspinas Chapwanya 2,*
1
Department of Biomedicine, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Tiaret, Tiaret 14000, Algeria
2
Department of Clinical Sciences, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre 00265, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(20), 10923; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252010923 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 29 August 2024
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Revised: 4 October 2024
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Accepted: 9 October 2024
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Published: 10 October 2024
Abstract
This review paper delves into the intricate relationship between the genital microbiome and fertility outcomes in livestock, with a specific focus on cattle. Drawing upon insights derived from culture-independent metagenomics studies, the paper meticulously examines the composition and dynamics of the genital microbiome. Through advanced techniques such as high-throughput sequencing, the review illuminates the temporal shifts in microbial communities and their profound implications for reproductive health. The analysis underscores the association between dysbiosis—an imbalance in microbial communities—and the development of reproductive diseases, shedding light on the pivotal role of microbial gatekeepers in livestock fertility. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the need for continued exploration of uncharted dimensions of the female reproductive microbiome to unlock new insights into its impact on fertility. By elucidating the complex interplay between microbial communities and reproductive health, this review underscores the importance of innovative strategies aimed at enhancing fertility and mitigating reproductive diseases in livestock populations.
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Adnane, M.; Chapwanya, A.
Microbial Gatekeepers of Fertility in the Female Reproductive Microbiome of Cattle. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 10923.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252010923
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Adnane M, Chapwanya A.
Microbial Gatekeepers of Fertility in the Female Reproductive Microbiome of Cattle. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024; 25(20):10923.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252010923
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Adnane, Mounir, and Aspinas Chapwanya.
2024. "Microbial Gatekeepers of Fertility in the Female Reproductive Microbiome of Cattle" International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, no. 20: 10923.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252010923
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