The placenta is the chief regulator of nutrient supply to the growing embryo during gestation.
As such, adequate placental function is instrumental for developmental progression …

At implantation, with the acquisition of a receptive phenotype in the uterine epithelium, an
initial tenuous attachment of embryonic trophectoderm initiates reorganisation of epithelial …

The uterine luminal epithelium (LE) is the first maternal contact for an implanting embryo.
Intrauterine fluid resorption, cessation of LE proliferation and apoptosis, and LE structural …

The endometrium is crucial for the perpetuation of human species. It is a complex and
dynamic tissue lining the inner wall of the uterus, regulated throughout a woman's life based …

Abstract The Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling pathway has established roles in
early embryonic morphogenesis, particularly in the epiblast. More recently, however, it has …

The transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) family has a profound impact on the reproductive
function of various organisms. In this review, we discuss how highly conserved members of …

Proper action of the female sex steroids 17β-estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) on the
endometrium is essential for fertility. Beyond its role in regulating the cell cycle, cyclin A2 …

Decidualization is an intricate biological process where extensive morphological, functional,
and genetic changes take place in endometrial stromal cells to support the development of …

Uterine glands are essential for pregnancy in mice and likely humans, because they secrete
or transport bioactive substances that regulate uterine receptivity for blastocyst implantation …

Embryo implantation remains a significant challenge for assisted reproductive technology,
with implantation failure occurring in∼ 50% of in vitro fertilization attempts. Understanding …