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Article: ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA. 2024;103(7):1348-1365
The endometrial transcriptome of infertile women with and without implantation failure
Bui BN; Kukushkina V; Meltsov A; Olsen C; van Hoogenhuijze N; Altmaee S; Mol F; Teklenburg G; de Bruin J-P; Besselink D; Brentjens LS; Obukhova D; Esteki MZ; van Golde R; Romano A; Laisk T; Steba G; Mackens S; Salumets A; Broekmans F
Article: HUMAN REPRODUCTION. 2024;39(6):1291-1302
Gut bacteriome and mood disorders in women with PCOS
Lee S; Tejesvi MV; Hurskainen E; Aasmets O; Plaza-Diaz J; Franks S; Morin-Papunen L; Tapanainen JS; Ruuska TS; Altmae S; Org E; Salumets A; Arffman RK; Piltonen TT
Article: CURRENT OPINION IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY. 2024
Beyond the reproductive tract: gut microbiome and its influence on gynecological health.
Pérez-Prieto I; Rodríguez-Santisteban A; Altmäe S
Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY. 2024;36(2):e23983
Effects of exercise on whole-blood transcriptome profile in children with overweight/obesity
Altmae S; Plaza-Florido A; Esteban FJ; Anguita-Ruiz A; Krjutskov K; Katayama S; Einarsdottir E; Kere J; Radom-Aizik S; Ortega FB
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE. 2023;23(10):2076-2085
Cardiorespiratory fitness and targeted proteomics involved in brain and cardiovascular health in children with overweight/obesity
Plaza-Florido A; Rodriguez-Ayllon M; Altmae S; Ortega FB; Esteban-Cornejo I
Article: JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY. 2023;135(4):775-785
Gene-exercise interaction on brain health in children with overweight/obesity: the ActiveBrains randomized controlled trial
Plaza-Florido A; Esteban-Cornejo I; Mora-Gonzalez J; Torres-Lopez LV; Osuna-Prieto FJ; Gil-Cosano JJ; Radom-Aizik S; Labayen I; Ruiz JR; Altmae S; Ortega FB
Article: SEMINARS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. 2023;41(05):200-208
Microenvironment of the Lower Reproductive Tract: Focus on the Cervical Mucus Plug
Ruiz-Duran S; Tenorio CM; Vico-Zuniga I; Manzanares S; Puertas-Prieto A; Altmae S; Vargas E
Article: SEMINARS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. 2023;41(05):190-199
The Upper Reproductive System Microbiome: Evidence beyond the Uterus
Canha-Gouveia A; Di Nisio V; Salumets A; Damdimopoulou P; Coy P; Altmae S; Sola-Leyva A
Article: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2023;47(1):3-9
Artificial intelligence in scientific writing: a friend or a foe?
Altmae S; Sola-Leyva A; Salumets A
Article: FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2023;14:1096050
The female upper reproductive tract harbors endogenous microbial profiles
Canha-Gouveia A; Perez-Prieto I; Rodriguez CM; Escamez T; Leones-Banos I; Salas-Espejo E; Prieto-Sanchez MT; Sanchez-Ferrer ML; Coy P; Altmae S
Article: FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2023;14:1120988
Endometrial whole metabolome profile at the receptive phase: influence of Mediterranean Diet and infertility
Molina NM; Jurado-Fasoli L; Sola-Leyva A; Sevilla-Lorente R; Canha-Gouveia A; Ruiz-Duran S; Fontes J; Aguilera CM; Altmae S
Article: HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN. 2022;2022(4):hoac043
Human endometrial cell-type-specific RNA sequencing provides new insights into the embryo-endometrium interplay
Koel M; Krjutskov K; Saare M; Samuel K; Lubenets D; Katayama S; Einarsdottir E; Vargas E; Sola-Leyva A; Lalitkumar PG; Gemzell-Danielsson K; Blesa D; Simon C; Lanner F; Kere J; Salumets A; Altmae S
Article: HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN. 2022;2022(2):hoac016
The mid-secretory endometrial transcriptomic landscape in endometriosis: a meta-analysis
Vargas E; Garcia-Moreno E; Aghajanova L; Salumets A; Horcajadas JA; Esteban FJ; Altmae S
Article: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS. 2012;39(4):4471-4478
A folate receptor alpha double-mutated haplotype 1816delC-1841A is distributed throughout Eurasia and associated with lower erythrocyte folate levels
Nilsson TK; Laanpere M; Altmae S; Serra-Majem L; Salumets A
Article: MOLECULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2012;26(1):203-217
Research Resource: Interactome of Human Embryo Implantation: Identification of Gene Expression Pathways, Regulation, and Integrated Regulatory Networks
Altmae S; Reimand J; Hovatta O; Zhang P; Kere J; Laisk T; Saare M; Peters M; Vilo J; Stavreus-Evers A; Salumets A
Article: AGE. 2011;33(4):615-622
The relationship between fertility and lifespan in humans
Kuningas M; Altmae S; Uitterlinden AG; Hofman A; van Duijn CM; Tiemeier H
Article: GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2011;27(9):655-660
Low calcitonin receptor like receptor expression in endometrial vessels from women with unexplained infertility.
Stavreus-Evers A; Ha C; Kallak T; Altmäe S; Landgren B-M; Rees MCP
Article: REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. 2011;18(7):666-678
Tissue Factor and Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitors TFPI and TFPI2 in Human Secretory Endometrium-Possible Link to Female Infertility
Altmae S; Salumets A; Bjuresten K; Kallak TK; Wanggren K; Landgren B-M; Hovatta O; Stavreus-Evers A
Article: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2011;22(6):603-614
Folate-metabolizing gene variants and pregnancy outcome of IVF
Laanpere M; Altmaee S; Kaart T; Stavreus-Evers A; Nilsson TK; Salumets A
Article: REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. 2011;18(5):485-492
Variation in Hyaluronan-Binding Protein 2 (HABP2) Promoter Region is Associated With Unexplained Female Infertility
Altmae S; Kallak TK; Friden B; Stavreus-Evers A
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE. 2011;45(2):147-149
Trp64Arg polymorphism in ADRB3 gene is associated with elite endurance performance
Santiago C; Ruiz JR; Buxens A; Artieda M; Arteta D; Gonzalez-Freire M; Rodriguez-Romo G; Altmae S; Lao JI; Gomez-Gallego F; Lucia A
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS. 2010;20(5):771-778
Is there an association between ACTN3 R577X polymorphism and muscle power phenotypes in young, non-athletic adults?
Santiago C; Rodriguez-Romo G; Gomez-Gallego F; Gonzalez-Freire M; Yvert T; Verde Z; Naclerio F; Altmaee S; Esteve-Lanao J; Ruiz JR; Lucia A
Article: REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. 2010;17(9):823-832
Diminished Endometrial Expression of Ghrelin and Ghrelin Receptor Contributes to Infertility
Aghajanova L; Rumman A; Altmae S; Wanggren K; Stavreus-Evers A
Article: FERTILITY AND STERILITY. 2010;94(1):130-137
Variations in folate pathway genes are associated with unexplained female infertility
Altmae S; Stavreus-Evers A; Ruiz JR; Laanpere M; Syvanen T; Yngve A; Salumets A; Nilsson TK
Article: MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION. 2010;16(4):229-240
The differential transcriptome and ontology profiles of floating and cumulus granulosa cells in stimulated human antral follicles
Koks S; Velthut A; Sarapik A; Altmae S; Reinmaa E; Schalkwyk LC; Fernandes C; Lad HV; Soomets U; Jaakma U; Salumets A
Article: PHYSIOLOGICAL GENOMICS. 2010;41(1):82-90
Are elite endurance athletes genetically predisposed to lower disease risk?
Gomez-Gallego F; Ruiz JR; Buxens A; Altmae S; Artieda M; Santiago C; Gonzalez-Freire M; Verde Z; Arteta D; Martinez A; Tejedor D; Lao JI; Arenas J; Lucia A
Article: MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION. 2010;16(3):178-187
Endometrial gene expression analysis at the time of embryo implantation in women with unexplained infertility
Altmae S; Martinez-Conejero JA; Salumets A; Simon C; Horcajadas JA; Stavreus-Evers A
Article: APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM. 2009;34(6):1108-1111
The C allele of the AGT Met235Thr polymorphism is associated with power sports performance
Gomez-Gallego F; Santiago C; Gonzalez-Freire M; Yvert T; Muniesa CA; Serratosa L; Altmae S; Ruiz JR; Lucia A
Article: FERTILITY AND STERILITY. 2009;91(6):2602-2610
Disturbances in the LIF pathway in the endometrium among women with unexplained infertility
Aghajanova L; Altmae S; Bjuresten K; Hovatta O; Landgren B-M; Stavreus-Evers A
Article: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2009;18(5):651-657
Aromatase gene (CYP19A1) variants, female infertility and ovarian stimulation outcome: a preliminary report
Altmaee S; Haller K; Peters M; Saare M; Hovatta O; Stavreus-Evers A; Velthut A; Karro H; Metspalu A; Salumets A
Article: REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. 2008;15(5):484-492
HB-EGF but not amphiregulin or their receptors HER1 and HER4 is altered in endometrium of women with unexplained infertility
Aghajanova L; Bjuresten K; Altmae S; Landgren B-M; Stavreus-Evers A
Article: MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION. 2007;13(7-8):521-526
Allelic estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) gene variants predict the outcome of ovarian stimulation in in vitro fertilization
Altmaee S; Haller K; Peters M; Hovatta O; Stavreus-Evers A; Karro H; Metspalu A; Salumets A
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Review: HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE. 2024;30(4):472-487
Comparative efficacy of exercise, diet and/or pharmacological interventions on BMI, ovulation, and hormonal profile in reproductive-aged women with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Ruiz-Gonzalez D; Cavero-Redondo I; Hernandez-Martinez A; Baena-Raya A; Martinez-Forte S; Altmae S; Fernandez-Alonso AM; Soriano-Maldonado A
Review: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2024;48(3):103664
To transfer or not to transfer: the dilemma of mosaic embryos- a narrative review
Munoz E; Bronet F; Lledo B; Palacios-Verdu G; Martinez-Rocca L; Altmae S; Pla J
Review: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2024;48(2):103622
A systematic review identifying seminal plasma biomarkers and their predictive ability on IVF and ICSI outcomes
van den Berg JS; Molina NM; Altmae S; Arends B; Steba GS
Editorial comment: SEMINARS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. 2023;41(05):121-124
Microbiome in Reproduction: Analysis Methods, Novel Techniques, and State-of-the-Art in Female Reproductive Health
Altmae S
Review: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2023;47(1):129-150
Microbial composition across body sites in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sola-Leyva A; Perez-Prieto I; Molina NM; Vargas E; Ruiz-Duran S; Leones-Banos I; Canha-Gouveia A; Altmae S
Editorial comment: FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2023;14:1307237
Uterine factors associated with fertility impairment
Aghajanova L; Altmae S; Sokalska A
Editorial comment: NATURE REVIEWS UROLOGY. 2022;19(4):199-200
Genitourinary microbial screening for all infertile men?
Altmae S; Kullisaar T
Corrigendum: FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS. 2022;10:993123
Transcriptional and epigenetic response to sedentary behavior and physical activity in children and adolescents: A systematic review (vol 10, 917152, 2022)
Plaza-Florido A; Perez-Prieto I; Molina-Garcia P; Radom-Aizik S; Ortega FB; Altmae S
Review: FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS. 2022;10:917152
Transcriptional and Epigenetic Response to Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
Plaza-Florido A; Pérez-Prieto I; Molina-Garcia P; Radom-Aizik S; Ortega FB; Altmäe S
Review: HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE. 2011;17(6):813-828
Genetic predictors of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: where do we stand today?
Altmae S; Hovatta O; Stavreus-Evers A; Salumets A
Editorial comment: REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE. 2011;22(5):405-407
A novel genomic diagnostic tool for sperm quality?
Altmae S; Salumets A
Review: NUTRITION REVIEWS. 2010;68(2):99-113
Folate-mediated one-carbon metabolism and its effect on female fertility and pregnancy viability
Laanpere M; Altmae S; Stavreus-Evers A; Nilsson TK; Yngve A; Salumets A

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