Uterine extracellular matrix components are altered during defective decidualization in interleukin-11 receptor α deficient mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Implantation of the embryo and successful pregnancy are dependent on the differentiation of endometrial stromal cells into decidual cells. Female interleukin-11 receptor α (IL-11Rα) deficient mice are infertile due to disrupted decid...

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Main Authors: White Christine A, Robb Lorraine, Salamonsen Lois A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/76