New Insights into Exploring the Development of the Animal Uterus during Pregnancy

Dear Colleagues,

Understanding the intricate process of uterus development during pregnancy is crucial for advancing reproductive health and ensuring successful gestation across various animal species. The exploration of uterine development extends beyond the embryonic phase, encompassing the entire gestational timeline, from implantation to parturition.

The presented Special Issue entitled “New Insights into Exploring the Development of the Animal Uterus during Pregnancy” attempts to provide novel insights into the dynamic and complex mechanisms governing uterine development during pregnancy. The employment of various cutting-edge molecular and cellular techniques, as well as traditional well-established methods, allows us to investigate the key molecular players, signalling pathways, and cellular interactions that orchestrate the formation and maturation of the animal uterus throughout gestation. Special attention is given to elucidating the roles of hormones, growth factors, and cellular processes involved in the morphogenesis, vascularization, and functional maturation of the uterine tissues. Furthermore, we would like to present advanced imaging techniques to visualize and analyse the spatiotemporal dynamics of uterine development, providing a multi-dimensional perspective on the structural changes occurring during pregnancy.

We believe that the insights gained from this Special Issue not only contribute to our fundamental understanding of reproductive biology but also hold implications for fertility treatments, pregnancy complications, and evolutionary adaptations in diverse animal taxa

Prof. Dr. Tadeusz Kamiński
Dr. Marta Kiezun
Dr. Ewa Anna Zaobidna
Dr. Jacek Kieżun
Guest Editors

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• uterus
• pregnancy
• gestation
• embryogenesis
• molecular biology
• fertility