Study questionIs the endometrial microbiome altered in women who fail to get pregnant after ART and do microbial-derived metabolites influence endometrial cellular mechanisms important for embryo implantation?Summary answerThe endometrial m…
PROBLEM: The interleukin-17 (IL-17) family includes pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-17A-F with important roles in mucosal defence, barrier integrity and tissue regeneration. IL-17A can be dysregulated in fertility complications, including pre…
Abstract Study question Is the expression of IL–17A and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) altered in endometriosis? Summary answer IL–17A protein levels were similar in the endometrium of women with and without endometriosis but the expression …
Study questionWhich transcriptomic alterations in mid-luteal endometrial scratch biopsies, taken prior to the assisted reproductive treatment (ART) treatment cycle are associated with unsuccessful pregnancy?Summary answerDysregulated interl…