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Review
. 2021 Feb 10;11(2):253.
doi: 10.3390/biom11020253.

Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Human Embryo Implantation: Clinical Implications

Xi Guo  1   2 , Hong Yi  3 , Tin Chiu Li  2 , Yu Wang  1 , Huilin Wang  4 , Xiaoyan Chen  1   2
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Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Human Embryo Implantation: Clinical Implications

Xi Guo et al. Biomolecules. .

Abstract

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known angiogenic factor that plays a critical role in various physiological and pathological processes. VEGF also contributes to the process of embryo implantation by enhancing embryo development, improving endometrial receptivity, and facilitating the interactions between the developing embryo and the endometrium. There is a correlation between the alteration of VEGF expression and reproductive failure, including recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent miscarriage (RM). In order to clarify the role of VEGF in embryo implantation, we reviewed recent literature concerning the expression and function of VEGF in the reproductive system around the time of embryo implantation and we provide a summary of the findings reported so far. We also explored the effects and the possible underlying mechanisms of action of VEGF in embryo implantation.

Keywords: embryo implantation; reproductive failure; vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the human endometrium and interaction between endometrium and embryo.
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Role of VEGF in the development of human oocytes and embryo.
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