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Leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) gene mutations in women with unexplained infertility and recurrent failure of implantation after IVF and embryo transfer.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 15 Jan 2004
Steck Thomas, Giess Ralf, Suetterlin Marc W, Bolland Monika, Wiest Stephanie, Poehls Uwe G, Dietl Johannes
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OBJECTIVE: Leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) plays a central role in the control of implantation. We undertook this study to investigate the prevalence of LIF gene alterations in women with unexplained infertility and with recurrent failure of implantation after in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and embryo transfer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty five women with recurrent failure of implantation after IVF (group A), 50...
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