The establishment of pregnancy is a complex process that requires a well-coordinated
interaction between the implanting conceptus and the maternal uterus. In pigs, the …

Background L-arginine is considered to be one of the most versatile amino acids due to the
fact that it serves as a precursor for many important molecules in cellular physiology. When …

Initiation of embryo implantation involves adhesion of trophoblast cells to the epithelial lining
of the endometrium. The mechanisms regulating the adhesive properties of the uterine …

Infertility and spontaneous pregnancy losses are an enduring problem to women's health.
The establishment of pregnancy depends on successful implantation, where a complex …

Key to the success of human reproduction is the capacity of an embryo to attach and implant
into the endometrial wall after which a nutrient supply is established through placentation …

Background Successful establishment of pregnancy hinges on appropriate communication
between the embryo and the uterus prior to implantation, but the nature of this …

Ethalfluralin, a dinitroaniline-type herbicide, has been used for decades. As a result, its
residues are detected on some farmlands. To determine the molecular mechanisms …

Calcium plays a key role in many different steps of the reproduction process, from germ cell
maturation to placental development. However, the exact function and regulation of calcium …

The endometrium is a specialized tissue, hormonally-regulated, that is non-adhesive for
embryos throughout most of the menstrual cycle in humans and other primates. Thus …

Background Embryo implantation requires that uterine epithelium develops competence to
bind trophoblast to its apical (free) poles. This essential element of uterine receptivity seems …