Increased Stem Cell Marker Expressions during the Peri-Implantation Period in the Rat Endometrium: Constructive Role of Exogenous Zinc and/or Progesterone

Background. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of zinc and/or progesterone via the expression of αvβ5 integrins and Vitronectins and embryonic stem cell markers during the peri-implantation period. Methods. Four experimental groups were organized. All subjects were mated with males of...

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Main Authors: Cagdas Sahin, Ozlem Yilmaz Dilsiz, Sirin Bakti Demiray, Ozgur Yeniel, Mete Ergenoglu, Ebru Demirel Sezer, Gulperi Oktem, Ege Nazan Tavmergen Goker, Erol Tavmergen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/867131