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Preimplantation maternal stress impairs embryo development by inducing oviductal apoptosis with activation of the Fas system.
Molecular human reproduction - 1 Nov 2016
Zheng Liang-Liang, Tan Xiu-Wen, Cui Xiang-Zhong, Yuan Hong-Jie, Li Hong, Jiao Guang-Zhong, Ji Chang-Li, Tan Jing-He
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STUDY QUESTION: What are the mechanisms by which the preimplantation restraint stress (PIRS) impairs embryo development and pregnancy outcome? SUMMARY ANSWER: PIRS impairs embryo development by triggering apoptosis in mouse oviducts and embryos,and this involves activation of the Fas system. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Although it is known that the early stages of pregnancy are more vulnerable than later stages to...
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