Targeted depletion of uterine glandular Foxa2 induces embryonic diapause in mice

Embryonic diapause is a reproductive strategy in which embryo development and growth is temporarily arrested within the uterus to ensure the survival of neonates and mothers during unfavorable conditions. Pregnancy is reinitiated when conditions become favorable for neonatal survival. The mechanism...

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Main Authors: Mitsunori Matsuo, Jia Yuan, Yeon Sun Kim, Amanda Dewar, Hidetoshi Fujita, Sudhansu K Dey, Xiaofei Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2022-07-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/78277