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ReviewReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2025

Extracellular matrix and pregnancy: functions and opportunities caught in the net.

Francesca Rossi, Stefania Luppi, Albina Fejza, Elena Giolo, Giuseppe Ricci, Eva Andreuzzi

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Review in Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 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

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

23 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Francesca RossiInstitute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, 34137, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-9471-7608
Stefania LuppiInstitute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, 34137, Italy.
Albina FejzaUBT-Higher Education Institution, Kalabria, Street Rexhep Krasniqi Nr. 56, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2131-5151
Elena GioloInstitute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, 34137, Italy.
Giuseppe RicciInstitute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, 34137, Italy.
Eva AndreuzziInstitute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, 34137, Italy. eva.andreuzzi@burlo.trieste.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5925-5230

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The extracellular matrix is a complex network of macromolecules that support the growth and homeostatic development of organisms. By conveying multiple signaling cascades, it impacts on several biological processes and influences the behaviour of numerous cell types. During the endometrial cycle and the key events necessary for a correct embryo implantation and placentation, this bioactive meshwork is substantially modified to favour endometrial receptivity and vascular adaptation, trophoblast cell migration, and immune activation as well. A correct extracellular remodeling is fundamental for the establishment of a physiological pregnancy; indeed, the occurrence of altered matrix modifications associates with gestational disorders such as preeclampsia. In the present review, we will critically evaluate the role of pivotal matrix constituents in regulating the key steps of embryo implantation and placentation, provide up-to-date information concerning their primary mechanisms of action and discuss on their potential as a novel source of biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

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Embryo ImplantationExtracellular MatrixAnimalsEndometriumFemaleHumansPlacentationPregnancySignal TransductionTrophoblastsDecidualizationEndometrial receptivityExtracellular matrixImplantationPlacentaPregnancyTissue remodeling

Identifiers

PMID39953593
PMCPMC11827249

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