The physiological functions of the uterine endometrium (uterine lining) are preparation for
implantation, maintenance of pregnancy if implantation occurs, and menstruation in the …

BACKGROUND The existence of stem/progenitor cells in the endometrium was postulated
many years ago, but the first functional evidence was only published in 2004. The …

Decidual remodelling of midluteal endometrium leads to a short implantation window after
which the uterine mucosa either breaks down or is transformed into a robust matrix that …

Decidualization denotes the transformation of endometrial stromal fibroblasts into
specialized secretory decidual cells that provide a nutritive and immunoprivileged matrix …

Background Decidualization of the human endometrium, which involves a dramatic
morphological and functional differentiation of human endometrial stromal cells (ESC s), is …

BACKGROUND Fertility depends on a receptive state of the endometrium, influenced by
hormonal and anatomical adaptations, as well as the immune system. Local and systemic …

BACKGROUND The human uterine endometrium undergoes significant remodeling and
regeneration on a rapid and repeated basis, after parturition, menstruation, and in some …

BACKGROUND Progesterone is a key hormonal regulator of the female reproductive
system. It plays a major role to prepare the uterus for implantation and in the establishment …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is recognized as a steroid-dependent disorder; however, the
precise roles of nuclear receptors (NRs) in steroid responsiveness and other signaling …

Research involving nonhuman primates (NHPs) has played a vital role in many of the
medical and scientific advances of the past century. NHPs are used because of their …