Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Human Embryo Implantation: Clinical Implications
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- Xi Guo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518133, China
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- Hong Yi
- Department of Reproductive Health, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518133, China
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- Tin Chiu Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Yu Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518133, China
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- Huilin Wang
- Department of Central Lab, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518133, China
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- Xiaoyan Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518133, China
説明
<jats:p>Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known angiogenic factor that plays a critical role in various physiological and pathological processes. VEGF also contributes to the process of embryo implantation by enhancing embryo development, improving endometrial receptivity, and facilitating the interactions between the developing embryo and the endometrium. There is a correlation between the alteration of VEGF expression and reproductive failure, including recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent miscarriage (RM). In order to clarify the role of VEGF in embryo implantation, we reviewed recent literature concerning the expression and function of VEGF in the reproductive system around the time of embryo implantation and we provide a summary of the findings reported so far. We also explored the effects and the possible underlying mechanisms of action of VEGF in embryo implantation.</jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- Biomolecules
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Biomolecules 11 (2), 253-, 2021-02-10
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