Effects of melatonin administration on embryo implantation and offspring growth in mice under different schedules of photoperiodic exposure

Abstract Background Embryo implantation is crucial for animal reproduction. Unsuccessful embryo implantation leads to pregnancy failure, especially in human-assisted conception. Environmental factors have a profound impact on embryo implantation. Because people are being exposed to more light at nig...

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Main Authors: Lu Zhang, Zhenzhen Zhang, Feng Wang, Xiuzhi Tian, Pengyun Ji, Guoshi Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12958-017-0297-7