Modulatory Mechanism of Polyphenols and Nrf2 Signaling Pathway in LPS Challenged Pregnancy Disorders

Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017:2017:8254289. doi: 10.1155/2017/8254289. Epub 2017 Aug 23.

Abstract

Early embryonic loss and adverse birth outcomes are the major reproductive disorders that affect both human and animals. The LPS induces inflammation by interacting with robust cellular mechanism which was considered as a plethora of numerous reproductive disorders such as fetal resorption, preterm birth, teratogenicity, intrauterine growth restriction, abortion, neural tube defects, fetal demise, and skeletal development retardation. LPS-triggered overproduction of free radicals leads to oxidative stress which mediates inflammation via stimulation of NF-κB and PPARγ transcription factors. Flavonoids, which exist in copious amounts in nature, possess a wide array of functions; their supplementation during pregnancy activates Nrf2 signaling pathway which encounters pregnancy disorders. It was further presumed that the development of strong antioxidant uterine environment during gestation can alleviate diseases which appear at adult stages. The purpose of this review is to focus on modulatory properties of flavonoids on oxidative stress-mediated pregnancy insult and abnormal outcomes and role of Nrf2 activation in pregnancy disorders. These findings would be helpful for providing new insights in ameliorating oxidative stress-induced pregnancy disorders.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Flavonoids / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Lipopolysaccharides / pharmacology*
  • NF-E2-Related Factor 2 / metabolism*
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects*
  • Polyphenols / metabolism*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / chemically induced
  • Pregnancy Complications / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • NF-E2-Related Factor 2
  • Polyphenols