Endometriosis is a “mysterious” disease and its exact cause has not yet been established.
Among the etiological factors, congenital, environmental, epigenetic, autoimmune and …

Endometriosis is a common disease affecting 5–10% of women of reproductive age globally.
However, despite its prevalence, diagnosis is typically delayed by years, misdiagnosis is …

During pregnancy, various immune effectors and molecules participating in the immune-
microenvironment establish specific maternal tolerance toward the semi-allogeneic fetus …

Cell types are the basic building blocks of multicellular organisms and are extensively
diversified in animals. Despite recent advances in characterizing cell types, classification …

Implantation is a critical step in human reproduction. The success of this step is dependent
on a competent blastocyst, receptive endometrium, and successful cross talk between the …

Pelvic endometriosis is a complex syndrome characterized by an estrogen-dependent
chronic inflammatory process that affects primarily pelvic tissues, including the ovaries. It is …

BACKGROUND The human uterine endometrium undergoes significant remodeling and
regeneration on a rapid and repeated basis, after parturition, menstruation, and in some …

The concept that pregnancy is associated with immune suppression has created a myth of
pregnancy as a state of immunological weakness and, therefore, of increased susceptibility …

Embryo implantation involves the intimate interaction between an implantation-competent
blastocyst and a receptive uterus, which occurs in a limited time period known as the …

Progesterone receptor (PR) mediates the actions of the ovarian steroid progesterone, which
together with estradiol regulates gonadotropin secretion, prepares the endometrium for …