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ReviewBiomedicines2024

Investigating the Imperative Role of microRNAs Expression in Human Embryo Implantation: A Narrative Review Based on Recent Evidence.

Anastasios Potiris, Sofoklis Stavros, Ioanna Zouganeli, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Eirini Drakaki, Athanasios Zikopoulos, Ismini Anagnostaki, Athanasios Zachariou, Angeliki Gerede, Ekaterini Domali and 1 more

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Review in Biomedicines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. MiR-29c-3p Impairs the Adhesion of Endometrial Epithelial Cells via COL4A1/β-catenin in Endometriosis.American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) · 2026
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  5. MiR-26a-5p/EZH2 Mediates Wnt2 Promoter Methylation to Regulate Trophoblast Dysfunction.Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Anastasios PotirisThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-7716-1521
Sofoklis StavrosThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.
Ioanna ZouganeliThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.
Nikolaos MachairiotisThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-2260-9709
Eirini DrakakiFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece.
Athanasios ZikopoulosThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0009-0002-9553-6803
Ismini AnagnostakiThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.
Athanasios ZachariouDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 451 10 Ioannina, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-5287-4450
Angeliki GeredeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, 691 00 Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Ekaterini DomaliFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8899-3040
Peter DrakakisThird Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesEmbryo implantation is a highly complex process that requires the precise regulation of numerous molecules to be orchestrated successfully. Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression and play a crucial role in the regulation of embryo implantation. This article aims to summarize the key findings of the literature regarding the role of miRNAs in human embryo implantation, emphasizing their involvement in critical stages such as decidualization, endometrial receptivity and trophoblast adhesion.

methodsThis review includes primary research articles from the past decade. The studies utilize a range of experimental methodologies, including gene expression analysis and in vitro studies.

resultsMicroRNAs, like miR-320a, miR-149, and miR30d secreted by preimplantation embryos and blastocysts significantly influence endometrial receptivity by promoting essential cellular processes, such as cell migration and trophoblast cell attachment, while others-miR17-5p, miR-193-3p, miR-372, and miR-542-3p-secreted from the endometrium regulate the decidualization phase. During the apposition and adhesion phases, miRNAs play a complex role by promoting, for example, miR-23b-3p, and inhibiting-as do miR-29c and miR-519d-3p-important biological pathways of these stages. During invasion, miR-26a-5p and miR-125-5p modulate important genes.

conclusionsThis review underscores the critical impact of miRNAs in the regulation of embryo implantation and early pregnancy. The ability of miRNAs to modulate gene expression at various stages of reproduction presents promising therapeutic avenues for improving assisted reproductive technologies outcomes and addressing infertility. Further research into miRNA-based diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies is essential to enhance our understanding of their role in reproductive health and to exploit their potential for clinical applications.

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adhesionappositionembryoendometrial receptivityimplantationinvasionmicroRNAs (miRNAs)

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PMCPMC11592390

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