Dietary NMN (2-5g/d) enhances placental angiogenesis and reduces IUGR incidence in sows.
NMN upregulates placental SIRT1, alleviating oxidative stress in sows/offspring.
NMN-SIRT1 axis inhibits excessive mitophagy and promotes angiogenesis in placenta.
NMN-SIRT1 activation restores PVEC migration via oxidative stress/mitophagy regulation.
Baseline NMN-SIRT1 signaling stimulates mitophagy to sustain PVEC angiogenic capacity.
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Effects of NMN supplementation on reproductive performance of sows during pregnancy
Effects of NMN supplementation on oxidative stress in sows, placentas and piglets
Effects of adding NMN to pregnancy diets on placental angiogenesis and oxidative stress status
The effect of adding NMN to pregnancy diet on placental mitophagy
Effects of adding NMN on angiogenesis and oxidative stress status of PVECs under oxidative stress
The effect of adding NMN on mitophagy in PVECs under oxidative stress
Effects of activation or inhibition of NMN-SIRT1 on angiogenesis and mitophagy in PVECs
Effects of activating NMN-SIRT1 after inhibiting mitophagy on angiogenesis and mitophagy in PVECs