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Elsevier, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 2(186), p. 175-181

DOI: 10.1016/s0303-7207(01)00659-1

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Paracrine dialogue in implantation

Journal article published in 2002 by F. Dominguez ORCID, A. Pellicer, C. Simón
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Abstract

We know that the implantation process requires a functionally normal embryo at the blastocyst stage and a receptive endometrium, but also a communication link between them is needed. This paracrine dialogue between the embryo, endometrium and the corpus luteum are known to occur in ruminants and primates, more specifically endometrial-embryonic interactions have been reported in rodents and primates but not in humans. This process is a highly regulated mechanism and many molecules take part in this cross-talk. Here, we present updated information in humans on the embryonic regulation of endometrial epithelial molecules such as chemokines, adhesion and anti-adhesion molecules, and leptin during the apposition and adhesion phases of human implantation.