Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is the most pleiotropic member of the interleukin-6 family of
cytokines. It utilises a receptor that consists of the LIF receptor β and gp130 and this receptor …

Background Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality
during the first trimester and the incidence increases dramatically with in vitro fertilisation …

Successful embryo implantation requires synchronous development and communication
between the blastocyst and the endometrium, however the mechanisms of communication in …

Chronic infections of the fallopian tubes with Chlamydia trachomatis (Ctr) cause scarring
and can lead to infertility. Here we use human fallopian tube organoids and genital Ctr …

Objective: Tubal ectopic pregnancy (TEP) remains the most common cause of maternal
morbidity and mortality in the early months of pregnancy. The aim of this study is to perform …

There is general consensus that the synchronous development of the embryo and
endometrium is absolutely essential for successful implantation. Recent studies have …

Summary Interleukin (IL)-11 signaling is involved in various processes, including epithelial
intestinal cell regeneration and embryo implantation. IL-11 signaling is initiated upon …

The placenta forms the interface between the maternal and fetal circulation and is critical for
the establishment of a healthy pregnancy. Specialized trophoblast cells derived from the …

Trophoblast cell migration and invasion are crucial for the establishment of a successful
pregnancy. Protein O-fucosyltransferases, such as poFUT1 and poFUT2, catalyze the O …

The placenta forms the interface between the maternal and fetal circulation and is critical for
the establishment of a healthy pregnancy. Trophoblast cell proliferation, migration and …