Review: Embryo- and endometrium-derived exosomes and their potential role in assisted reproductive treatments–liquid biopsies for endometrial receptivity

• Published in: Placenta (Eastbourne) Vol. 54; pp. 89 - 94
• Main Authors: Homer, Hayden, Rice, Gregory E., Salomon, Carlos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2017
• Subjects: Embryo Implantation; Embryo, Mammalian - secretion; Endometrium; Endometrium - secretion; Exosomes; Exosomes - physiology; Female; Humans; Implantation; In vitro fertilisation; MicroRNAs - secretion; Pregnancy; Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; Implantation; Exosomes; Endometrium; In vitro fertilisation

Multiple pregnancies resulting from the transfer of more than one embryo pose a significant threat to offspring born through Assisted Reproductive Treatments (ART). Transferring one embryo at a time would eliminate this risk. However, current approaches of identifying the highest quality embryo to t...