title: [Chorionic gonadotropin as the key factor for embryo implantation].
abstract: Chorionic gonadotropin (CG), as a embryonic factor, controls the implantation process and pregnancy formation. The hormone regulates endometrial functions by its influence on progesterone production and direct modulation of endometrial cell functions. Recent studies suggest the key role of CG in controlling the main implantation processes like apoptosis, angiogenesis, maternal immunological response and trophoblast migration. The review of recent studies regarding CG function indicates its pivotal role in embryo implantation and suggests possible medical applications.
authors.affiliation: Katedra Nauk Morfologicznych, Wydział Medycyny Weterynaryjnych Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego ul. Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warszawa. mszmidt@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Szmidt
authors.forename: Paweł
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sysa
authors.forename: Jan Bartyzel
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bartłomiej
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Niemiec
mesh_terms: D002454:Cell Differentiation; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000378:metabolism*; D010064:Embryo Implantation / Q000502:physiology*; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000502:physiology*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014327:Trophoblasts / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin