The use of endometrial surface proteins for human endometrial receptivity prediction
Grant Data
Project Title
The use of endometrial surface proteins for human endometrial receptivity prediction
Principal Investigator
Dr Lee, Calvin Kai Fai
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Ng Ernest Hung Yu
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2018-05-01
Amount
1013716
Conference Title
The use of endometrial surface proteins for human endometrial receptivity prediction
Presentation Title
Keywords
Endometrium, Implantation, Membrane protein, Protein disulfide, Receptivity
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
15162211
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
To study the effect of steroid hormones on the expression, membrane localization, and functions of PDI and PDIA6 proteins on spheroid attachment; and to investigate the potential use of PDI and PDIA6 proteins as markers to predict embryo implantation in IVF patients.