Abstract
The prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesized by maternal endometrium, embryo and trophoblastic cells (TC) has luteotrophic and anti-luteolytic effects favoring maternal fetal recognition. The synthesis of prostaglandin F2a (PGF2a) and PGE2 in endometrial tissue and endometrial cells has been extensively studied, however, such synthesis in TC and embryos was poorly pursued and understood. The u…