Author:
Sgueglia Giulia,Longobardi Salvatore,Valerio Domenico,Campitiello Maria Rosaria,Colacurci Nicola,Di Pietro Cinzia,Battaglia Rosalia,D’Hooghe Thomas,Altucci Lucia,Dell’Aversana Carmela
Abstract
AbstractThe constant decline in fertility and older reproductive age is the major cause of low clinical pregnancy rates in industrialised countries. Epigenetic mechanisms impact on proper embryonic development in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) protocols. Here, we describe the main epigenetic modifications that may influence female reproduction and could affect IVF success.
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Funder
Merck KGaA
MISE
Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Genetics (clinical),Developmental Biology,Genetics,Molecular Biology