Protease secretions by the invading blastocyst induce calcium oscillations in endometrial epithelial cells via the protease-activated receptor 2

• Main Authors: Aurélie Hennes (Author), Johanna Devroe (Author), Katrien De Clercq (Author), Martina Ciprietti (Author), Katharina Held (Author), Katrien Luyten (Author), Nele Van Ranst (Author), Nina Maenhoudt (Author), Karen Peeraer (Author), Hugo Vankelecom (Author), Thomas Voets (Author), Joris Vriens (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early embryo implantation is a complex phenomenon characterized by the presence of an implantation-competent blastocyst and a receptive endometrium. Embryo development and endometrial receptivity must be synchronized and an adequate two-way dialogue between them is necessary for...