Analysis of intra-uterine cytokine concentration and matrix-metalloproteinase activity in women with recurrent failed embryo transfer.
Hum Reprod
; 18(3): 608-15, 2003 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-12615834
BACKGROUND: In all IVF programmes, some patients fail to achieve an ongoing pregnancy, even after numerous embryo transfer procedures. An unfavourable environment within the uterus might be a contributory factor to such recurrent implantation failure. This question was addressed by measuring cytokine concentrations and matrix metalloproteinase activities in fluid derived from uterine irrigation of such patients. METHODS AND RESULTS: The uterine cavities of 22 patients who had previously undergone embryo transfer of at least 10 embryos without ongoing pregnancy were irrigated during the luteal phase. The resultant fluid was assayed for the concentration of interleukin (IL)-1beta, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, interferon (IFN)-gamma, leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF), IL-10 and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) -2 and -9 activity. The results were compared with those of a control population of women known to be previously fertile (n = 16) and also with women with recurrent spontaneous abortion (n = 13). In the recurrent implantation failure group, the MMP score and IL-1beta concentration were significantly higher than those in the control group, whereas concentrations of IFN-gamma and IL-10 were significantly lower. CONCLUSIONS: In IVF patients with recurrent implantation failure, an altered pattern of intra-uterine cytokine concentration and MMP activity was observed.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Útero
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Citocinas
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Metaloproteinasa 2 de la Matriz
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Metaloproteinasa 9 de la Matriz
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Transferencia de Embrión
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Infertilidad Femenina
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hum Reprod
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido