The role of the maternal immune system in reproductive success in humans remains
controversial. Here we focus on the events that occur in the maternal decidua during the first …

Uterine vascular remodeling is intrinsic to the cycling and early pregnant endometrium.
Maternal regulatory factors such as ovarian hormones, VEGF, angiopoietins, Notch, and …

Human pregnancy depends on the proper development of the embryo prior to implantation
and the implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall. During the pre-implantation phase …

In recent years, hydrogel-based research in biomedical engineering has attracted more
attention. Cellulose-based hydrogels have become a research hotspot in the field of …

The significance of bioink suitability for the extrusion bioprinting of tissue-like constructs
cannot be overemphasized. Gelatin, derived from the hydrolysis of collagen, not only can …

The use of in vitro tools to study trophoblast differentiation and function is essential to
improve understanding of normal and abnormal placental development. The relative …

In humans, balanced invasion of trophoblast cells into the uterine mucosa, the decidua, is
critical for successful pregnancy. Evidence suggests that this process is regulated by uterine …

The endometrial lining of the uterus is essential for women's reproductive health and
consists of several different types of epithelial and stromal cells. Although models such as …

The placenta is a transient organ that forms during pregnancy and acts as a biological
barrier, mediating exchange between maternal and fetal circulation. Placental disorders …

High-throughput 3D microfluidic cell culture systems can be designed to model aspects of
human tissues and organs and may thus serve as non-clinical evaluation tools. They benefit …