Prostaglandins in Implantation

Norman L. Poyser

Division of Biomedical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9XD, UK

Norman L. Poyser

Division of Biomedical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9XD, UK

Peter Curtis-Prior

Cambridge Research Institute, Cambridge, UK

Anglia Polytechnic University, UK

First published: 23 March 2004

This chapter contains sections titled:

Hormonal Control
Local Factors Involved in Implantation
Effects of Non-steroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and the Involvement of Prostaglandins
Control of Prostaglandin Production by the Uterus
Prosaglandin Production by the Blastocyst
Involvement of Cyclic Adenosine-3,5-monophosphate (cAMP)
Prostaglandin Receptors Involved in Implantation
Involvement of Other Eicosanoids
Summary
References

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