Implantation is one of the most critical steps in mammalian reproduction and implantation
failure constitutes a major cause of infertility in both animals and humans. The mechanism of …

There is strong evidence that cytokines and growth factors play an important role as local
mediators of the actions of steroids on the endometrium to prepare it for implantation. These …

The process of embryonic implantation needs coordinated development and communication
between the blastocyst and the maternal endometrium. Considerable advances in the …

Implantation is a crucial step in mammalian reproduction, as it is a gateway to further
embryonic development and successful pregnancy. Successful implantation requires …

Implantation, a critical step for establishing pregnancy, requires molecular and cellular
events resulting in healthy uterine growth and differentiation, blastocyst adhesion, invasion …

Successful embryo implantation in mammals requires the co-ordinated development of a
blastocyst competent to implant and an adhesive endometrium. Given the indispensable …

The mammalian zygote, formed after a sperm fertilizes an egg, undergoes several rounds of
mitosis and morphogenesis to form the blastocyst. During the peri-implantation period, the …

Simple Summary This review will explore how some cytokines also influence early
embryonic development. We term these types of molecules as embryokines. Understanding …

Synchronized development of the embryo to the active stage of the blastocyst, differentiation
of the uterus to the receptive state, and a “cross talk” between the blastocyst and uterine …

Technologies for in vitro embryo production have the potential to enhance the efficiency of
cattle production systems. However, utilization of in vitro-produced embryos for transfer …