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Generation of Maternal Mutants Using zpc:cas9 Knock-in Zebrafish
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2025
Here, we describe a protocol for generating maternal mutant that couples a stable zpc:cas9 knock-in line with Tol2-mediated delivery of sgRNA expression cassettes.
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Isolation of Leukocytes from the Murine Tissues at the Maternal-Fetal Interface
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2015
Described herein is a protocol to isolate and analyze the infiltrating leukocytes of tissues at the maternal-fetal interface (uterus, decidua, and placenta) of mice. This protocol maintains the integrity of most cell surface markers and yields enough viable cells for downstream applications including flow cytometry analysis.
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Assessment of Maternal Vascular Remodeling During Pregnancy in the Mouse Uterus
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2015
This protocol describes a technique to assess changes in the maternal vasculature during pregnancy in mice. Using stereological methods, remodeling of the decidual spiral arteries is assessed quantitatively and the results confirmed qualitatively using immunohistochemistry.
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Concurrent Collection of Fetal Murine Brain and Serum to Assess Effects of Maternal Diet on Nutrition and Neurodevelopment in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
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2024
In this protocol, we describe a method for simultaneous collection of fetal brain tissue as well as high-quality, non-hemolyzed serum from the same mouse embryo. We have utilized this technique to interrogate how maternal dietary exposure affects macronutrient profiles and fetal neurodevelopment in mice heterozygous for Nf1 (Neurofibromatosis Type 1).
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Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition
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2025
Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption. PN can be administered through two primary routes: 1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN): CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
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Requirements are not static across the reproductive period. They change according to health status and whether a person is before pregnancy, pregnant, or breastfeeding, because pregnancy supports fetal development and breastfeeding increases nutrient demands. This stage-based perspective helps clinicians tailor counseling and interventions instead of applying one nutritional plan to every patient.
The placenta provides the route through which nutrients reach the developing fetus. Once transferred, they support cell growth, tissue formation, and blood production, while maternal metabolism also changes to accommodate pregnancy. This connection explains why maternal intake has consequences beyond the mother and why nutritional care is relevant to fetal development.
Both inadequate intake and excessive weight gain require attention, although they represent different nutritional concerns. Deficiencies can leave important needs unmet, whereas excessive gain may be associated with pregnancy complications. Medical nutrition care therefore considers balance, overall nutritional status, and the individual's circumstances rather than treating more intake as universally beneficial.
Medical assessment considers dietary intake and nutritional status in the context of pregnancy or postpartum needs. Clinicians can use that information to identify where counseling, supplementation, or other interventions may be appropriate. The goal is not simply to record food intake, but to connect nutritional findings with maternal health and fetal or infant needs.
Counseling and supplementation are selected according to the person's health status and stage of pregnancy rather than prescribed as identical measures for everyone. This individualized approach recognizes that requirements vary and allows care to address changing needs before, during, and after pregnancy. In clinical practice, assessment provides the basis for deciding which intervention is appropriate.
Maternal nutrition has a continuum of outcomes that extends from pregnancy into infancy and later health. During pregnancy, nutritional support contributes to fetal development; after birth, breastfeeding raises nutrient demands and nutrition remains relevant to infant growth. This broader timeframe is why medical management considers both immediate pregnancy needs and long-term maternal and child health.