The human endometrium is characterized by exceptional plasticity, as evidenced by rapid
growth and differentiation during the menstrual cycle and fast tissue remodeling during early …

STUDY QUESTION What is the stiffness (elastic modulus) of human nonpregnant secretory
phase endometrium, first trimester decidua, and placenta? SUMMARY ANSWER The …

During decidualization, human mesenchymal-like endometrial stromal cells undergo well
characterized cellular and molecular transformations in preparation for accepting a …

The organs of the female reproductive system are among the most dynamic tissues in the
human body, undergoing repeated cycles of growth and involution from puberty through …

Since the beginning of clinical medicine, the human uterus has held the fascination of
clinicians and researchers, given its critical role in the reproduction of our species. The …

The appropriate biomechanical function of the uterus is required for the execution of human
reproduction. These functions range from aiding the transport of the embryo to the …

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 …

Decidualization is an essential process of endometrial differentiation for embryo
implantation and maintenance of pregnancy. Recently, uterine movement-induced …

Abstract Endometriosis affects 5–10% of women in reproductive age and causes pelvic pain
and subfertility. Exact etiology of the disease is unknown. Here, we present a microfluidic …

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma within
extrauterine sites. Our previous study revealed an epithelial to mesenchymal transition …