Modeling Early Human Embryo Implantation Using Human Endometrial Organoids and Embryo Surrogate Co-cultures for microRNA Transfection

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Methods Mol Biol. 2026;3038:385-398. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-5292-3_21.

ABSTRACT

In vitro models of human implantation offer a powerful approach to studying the molecular and cellular events critical for a successful pregnancy. In this chapter, we describe a method that combines human endometrial epithelial organoids with human embryo surrogate co-cultures to model the early stages of implantation. Endometrial epithelial organoids, derived from primary tissue, are co-cultured with human cytotrophoblast progenitor cells to simulate the uterine microenvironment during implantation. This model enables a focused study of embryo adhesion and key signaling pathways, offering insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying implantation and reproductive disorders such as infertility.

PMID:42681394 | DOI:10.1007/978-1-0716-5292-3_21