Early embryo‐maternal communication in the oviduct: A review

  • Sabine Kölle
    Health Sciences Centre, School of Medicine University College Dublin Dublin Ireland
  • Barbara Hughes
    Health Sciences Centre, School of Medicine University College Dublin Dublin Ireland
  • Heather Steele
    Health Sciences Centre, School of Medicine University College Dublin Dublin Ireland

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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>An intact embryo‐maternal communication is critical for the establishment of a successful pregnancy. To date, a huge number of studies have been performed describing the complex process of embryo‐maternal signaling within the uterus. However, recent studies indicate that the early embryo communicates with the oviductal cells shortly after fertilizationand that this is important for the successful establishment of pregnancy. Only if the early embryo is capable to signal the mother within a precise timeframe and to garner a response, will the embryo be able to survive and reach the uterus. This review will give an overview of all the experimental designs which have investigated embryo‐maternal interaction in the oviduct. In addition to that, it will provide a comprehensive analysis of the findings to date elucidating the morphological and molecular changes in the oviduct which are induced by the presence of the early embryo highlighting how the tubal responses affect embryo development and survival.</jats:p>

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