About this Research Topic
Many physiological processes are controlled by our biological clock, including endocrine function. Circadian rhythms allow us to adapt to the changes of day and night in the span of 24 hours, modulating energy metabolism, inflammatory processes, cellular renewal, and even the interplay with the gut microbiota. Furthermore, circadian clock has impacts on stem cell, differentiation, tissue and organ remodeling in fetus development phases and diseases.
Throughout gestation, the fetus is inevitably exposed to maternal rhythms such as body temperature, food intake, and melatonin levels.
For this reason, understanding the ties between circadian rhythm in pregnancy and fetal development will provide not only needed insights about circadian physiology but also novel approaches for preventive care in ensuring a successful pregnancy and optimal development of the fetus.
The current Research Topic encourages original research, reviews, or other accepted article types relating, but not limited, to:
- The role of maternal circadian hormones during pregnancy.
- Development of fetal circadian rhythms.
- Effects of disturbed maternal circadian rhythms in offspring health.
- Association between maternal circadian rhythm with birth and infant outcomes.
- Melatonin as a potential treatment for disrupted maternal circadian rhythms.
- Chronotherapy approaches to promote fetal development.
- The effect of environmental factors on maternal circadian hormones.
- The core circadian genes stem and specific cells in the human embryo.
- Circadian clock function on embryonic stem cells and differentiation.
- The circadian clock’s impact on stem cell and organ physiology in pregnancy.
- Clock interaction with epigenetic modulators and nucleic acid remodeling.
- Circadian clock of stem cells as a promising management for fetus health.
Throughout gestation, the fetus is inevitably exposed to maternal rhythms such as body temperature, food intake, and melatonin levels.
For this reason, understanding the ties between circadian rhythm in pregnancy and fetal development will provide not only needed insights about circadian physiology but also novel approaches for preventive care in ensuring a successful pregnancy and optimal development of the fetus.
The current Research Topic encourages original research, reviews, or other accepted article types relating, but not limited, to:
- The role of maternal circadian hormones during pregnancy.
- Development of fetal circadian rhythms.
- Effects of disturbed maternal circadian rhythms in offspring health.
- Association between maternal circadian rhythm with birth and infant outcomes.
- Melatonin as a potential treatment for disrupted maternal circadian rhythms.
- Chronotherapy approaches to promote fetal development.
- The effect of environmental factors on maternal circadian hormones.
- The core circadian genes stem and specific cells in the human embryo.
- Circadian clock function on embryonic stem cells and differentiation.
- The circadian clock’s impact on stem cell and organ physiology in pregnancy.
- Clock interaction with epigenetic modulators and nucleic acid remodeling.
- Circadian clock of stem cells as a promising management for fetus health.
Keywords: circadian rhythm; disruption; pregnancy; fetal development; chronobiology
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