Rachel Chan

The human endometrium undergoes cyclical processes of regeneration, differentiation and shedding as part of the menstrual cycle. In non-menstruating species, there are cycles of endometrial growth and apoptosis rather than physical shedding…

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether menstrual cycle stage or activity has an effect on the clonogenic activity of human endometrial epithelial and stromal cells. DESIGN: Clonal analysis of human endometrial epithelial and stromal cells derived…

The human endometrium regenerates from the lower basalis layer, a germinal compartment that persists after menstruation to give rise to the new upper functionalis layer. Because adult stem cells are present in tissues that undergo regenerat…