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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Role of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) in Female Reproduction: A Review.

Nurul Ain Kamar Bashah, Adila A Hamid, Siti Hajar Adam, Farah Hanan Fathihah Jaffar, Izzat Zulhilmi Abd Rahman, Mohd Helmy Mokhtar

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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  9. The role of mTOR signaling in regulating the quality of mammalian oocytes.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2026
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  13. Metformin Beyond Glycemic Control: Cardiovascular Protection and Diabetes Prevention.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2026
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  14. Tryptophan's Journey Through Pregnancy: The Role of Serotonin.International journal of tryptophan research : IJTR · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Nurul Ain Kamar BashahDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-1014-6428
Adila A HamidDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
Siti Hajar AdamPreclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine & Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-3014-6169
Farah Hanan Fathihah JaffarDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
Izzat Zulhilmi Abd RahmanDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-8768-4972
Mohd Helmy MokhtarDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-7801-6358

Funding

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia FF-2023-061Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia GUP-2024-034
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signalling pathway regulates cell metabolism, inflammation and the immune response. This signalling pathway is essential for maintaining reproductive homeostasis and influencing steroidogenesis, implantation, and embryonic development. The central sensor, AMPK, regulates cell function in response to metabolic stress. The dysregulation of AMPK signalling has been implicated in several female reproductive disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, infertility, and reproductive ageing. This review provides an overview of the role of AMPK in reproductive function and disorders, as well as potential therapeutic targets to restore balance in this signalling pathway. It discusses AMPK signalling in folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation, pregnancy maintenance, pre-eclampsia (PE) pathogenesis, PCOS, preterm birth, endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea and other disorders related to female reproduction. A deeper understanding of AMPK signalling in these contexts could provide new insights for the development of therapeutic interventions for reproductive health.

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AMP-Activated Protein KinasesReproductionAnimalsEndometriosisFemaleHumansPolycystic Ovary SyndromePregnancySignal TransductionAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)folliculogenesispolycystic ovarian syndromepre-eclampsiapregnancy

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PMID40725074
PMCPMC12294832

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