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ArticleCurrent opinion in physiology2026

Mammary gland development and function in maternal obesity and gestational diabetes.

Brian Akhaphong, Emilyn U Alejandro, Kathryn L Schwertfeger

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Brian AkhaphongDepartment of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States of America.
Emilyn U AlejandroDepartment of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States of America.
Kathryn L SchwertfegerDepartment of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States of America.

Funding

Functions of ductal- and stromal-associated macrophages in the mammary glandR01HD106929 · NICHD · TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA · PI Heather L Machado, Kathryn L Schwertfeger · 2022 to 2026
$2.4M
Placental Insulin Signaling and mTOR Nutrient-Sensing Programming of Offspring Metabolic HealthR01DK136237 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI Emilyn Alejandro · 2023 to 2026
$2.2M
Defining the contributions of Lyve-1 expressing macrophages to breast cancer growth and progressionR01CA265004 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI Kathryn L Schwertfeger · 2022 to 2026
$2.0M
Inclusive Excellence Training Program in the Systems Biology of Cardiovascular InflammationT32HL166142 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI JOSEPH Mark METZGER · 2023 to 2026
$817k
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA265004NHLBI NIH HHS T32 HL166142NICHD NIH HHS R01 HD106929NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK136237
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The mammary gland undergoes dynamic structural and functional remodeling during pregnancy to prepare for lactogenesis, driven by cellular signaling, immune interactions, and microenvironmental cues, including those from adipocytes. In maternal obesity, clinical data indicate that these patients often experience poor breastfeeding outcomes. The causes are multifactorial, but one contributing factor is impaired mammary gland development and function. The mechanisms underlying poor lactation outcomes resulting from obesity-induced mammary gland dysfunction remain poorly understood. To date, there are no FDA-approved galactagogues, which are milk production-promoting medications, highlighting a lack of treatments and understanding of functional lactation biology. In this review, we examine current literature on mammary gland development and dysfunction with a particular focus on the effects of maternal obesity during pregnancy and lactation.

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developmentinsulin signalingmammary glandmaternal obesity

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PMID42382523
PMCPMC13318433

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