Transforming growth factor β signaling in uterine development and function

Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2014, Pages

  Li, Qinglei ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Decidualization; Development; Embryonic development; Implantation; Myometrium; Pregnancy; Transforming growth factor ; Uterus

Indexed keywords

EID: 84988868625     PISSN: 16749782     EISSN: 20491891     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1186/2049-1891-5-52     Document Type: Review

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