Embryo implantation: the molecular mechanism remains elusive

JD Aplin - Reproductive biomedicine online, 2006 - Elsevier
Low rates of implantation are an impediment to more efficient assisted reproduction
techniques. Improved endometrial receptivity and embryo preparation should lead to higher …

Society for Reproductive Biology Founders' Lecture 2009. Preparing fertile soil: the importance of endometrial receptivity

LA Salamonsen, G Nie, NJ Hannan… - Reproduction, fertility …, 2009 - CSIRO Publishing
The human endometrium is receptive for implantation of a blastocyst for only 4–5 days in
each menstrual cycle. Failure of implantation is a major reason for infertility in women and …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the pathophysiology of recurrent implantation failure

JM Franasiak, D Alecsandru, EJ Forman, LC Gemmell… - Fertility and sterility, 2021 - Elsevier
Implantation is a critical step in human reproduction. The success of this step is dependent
on a competent blastocyst, receptive endometrium, and successful cross talk between the …

Bridging endometrial receptivity and implantation: network of hormones, cytokines, and growth factors.

M Singh, P Chaudhry, E Asselin - The Journal of endocrinology, 2011 - europepmc.org
The prerequisite of successful implantation depends on achieving the appropriate embryo
development to the blastocyst stage and at the same time the development of an …

[HTML][HTML] Local and systemic factors and implantation: what is the evidence?

C Fox, S Morin, JW Jeong, RT Scott Jr, BA Lessey - Fertility and sterility, 2016 - Elsevier
Significant progress has been made in the understanding of embryonic competence and
endometrial receptivity since the inception of assisted reproductive technology. The …

Main actors behind the endometrial receptivity and successful implantation

L Governini, FP Luongo, A Haxhiu, P Piomboni… - Tissue and Cell, 2021 - Elsevier
Embryo implantation occurs during a short period of time, the implantation window, in the
mid-secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. The cross-talk between the endometrium and …

Roadmap to embryo implantation: clues from mouse models

H Wang, SK Dey - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2006 - nature.com
Implantation involves an intricate discourse between the embryo and uterus and is a
gateway to further embryonic development. Synchronizing embryonic development until the …

[HTML][HTML] Focus on implantation

SK Dey - Reproduction, 2004 - rep.bioscientifica.com
A fundamental role of procreation is to sustain life by diversifying and passing on a superior
genetic repertoire to offspring. Fostering an offspring within the womb is an enduring task …

Physiology and pathology of implantation in the human and nonhuman primate

AT Fazleabas - Seminars in reproductive medicine, 2007 - thieme-connect.com
Infertility affects 10 to 15% of the general population, and although advances in assisted
reproductive therapies have had a major input, pregnancy rates continue to be relatively …

[HTML][HTML] Both slowly developing embryos and a variable pace of luteal endometrial progression may conspire to prevent normal birth in spite of a capable embryo

JM Franasiak, M Ruiz-Alonso, RT Scott, C Simón - Fertility and sterility, 2016 - Elsevier
Embryonic implantation requires synchrony between the endometrium and the embryo.
When analyzed in isolation, competent embryos may be unsuccessful when placed on a …