Project

Embryo-maternal interaction in the horse studied via an in vitro model

Code
3F010409
Duration
01 October 2009 → 30 September 2013
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund, Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Animal biology
    • Genetics
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Veterinary medicine
Keywords
oviduct horse embryo in vitro model endometrium
 
Project description

The dialogue of the horse embryo with the maternal genital tract is of the utmost importance for the recognition of pregnancy. By culturing horse embryos with oviduct or endometrium cells in vitro, it may be possible to mimic this dialogue in vitro. This will lead to the establishment of a validated model for oviduct and uterus which provides many possibilities for future research.