Defective soil for a fertile seed? Altered endometrial development is detrimental to pregnancy success.
BACKGROUND: Synchronous development of the endometrium (to achieve a receptive state) and of the embryo is essential for successful implantation and ongoing pregnancy. Endometrial receptivity exists only for a finite time in a menstrual cycle and the endometrium is refractory to embryo implantation...
Main Authors: | Jemma Evans, Natalie J Hannan, Cassandra Hincks, Luk J F Rombauts, Lois A Salamonsen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3533948?pdf=render |
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