Mechanisms of implantation: strategies for successful pregnancy

By J. Cha, Xiaofei Sun, S. Dey. Nature Medicine, 2012

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Physiological and molecular processes initiated during implantation for pregnancy success are complex but highly organized. This review primarily highlights adverse ripple effects arising from defects during the peri-implantation period that perpetuate throughout pregnancy. These defects are reflected in aberrations in embryo spacing, decidualization, placentation and intrauterine embryonic growth, manifesting in preeclampsia, miscarriages and/or preterm birth. Understanding molecular signaling networks that coordinate strategies for successful implantation and decidualization may lead to approaches to improve the outcome of natural pregnancy and pregnancy conceived from in vitro fertilization.

Subfields: Immunology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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