Adhesion molecules in endometrial epithelium: tissue integrity and embryo implantation

2009/04/22 by Harmeet Singh, John Aplin · 4 citations
Chemistry · Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · #Adhesion #Anatomy #Biology #Cell #Cell adhesion #Cell adhesion molecule #Cell biology #Chemistry #Embryo #Endocrinology #Endometriosis Research and Treatment #Endometrium #Epithelium #Extracellular matrix #Genetics #Reproductive System and Pregnancy #Uterine Myomas and Treatments

paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2008.01034.x

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Abstract

Cell adhesion in endometrial epithelium is regulated to maintain the continuity and protectiveness of the luminal covering cell layer while permitting interstitial implantation of the embryo during a restricted period of about 4 days. Many apparently normal embryos fail to implant, and epithelial-embryo adhesion remains a poorly understood phenomenon. After menstruation, epithelial regeneration occurs by epiboly from the basal residues of glands, an activity that requires migration on extracellular matrix as well as cell-cell cohesion. Here we review current knowledge of adhesion molecules in the epithelium.

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