LnCRNAs in the Regulation of Endometrial Receptivity for Embryo Implantation

Overview

Journal JBRA Assist Reprod

Specialty Reproductive Medicine

Date 2024 Jun 14

PMID 38875127

Authors

Haniyeh Ebrahimnejad Hasanabadi

Azam Govahi

Shahla Chaichian

Mehdi Mehdizadeh

Ladan Haghighi

Marziyeh Ajdary

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Abstract

The development of endometrial receptivity is crucial for successful embryo implantation and the initiation of pregnancy. Understanding the molecular regulatory processes that transform the endometrium into a receptive phase is essential for enhancing implantation rates in fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a pivotal role as gene regulators and have been examined in the endometrium. This review offers current insights into the role of lncRNAs in regulating endometrial receptivity. Considering the significant variation in endometrial remodeling among species, we summarize the key events in the human endometrial cycle and discuss the identified lncRNAs in both humans and other species, which may play a crucial role in establishing receptivity. Notably, there are 742 lncRNAs in humans and 4438 lncRNAs that have the potential to modulate endometrial receptivity. Additionally, lncRNAs regulating matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and Let-7 have been observed in both species. Future investigations should explore the potential of lncRNAs as therapeutic targets and/or biomarkers for diagnosing and improving endometrial receptivity in human fertility therapy.

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