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International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd
ISSN: 1680-6433 EISSN: 1680-6433
Vol. 13, No. 4, 2015, pp. 195-202
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Bioline Code: rm15027
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2015, pp. 195-202
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and reproductive medicine: A review
Cavalcante, Marcelo Borges; Costa, Fabrício DA Silva; Barini, Ricardo & Júnior, Edward Araujo
Abstract
Background: Recently, the use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has been proposed to improve pregnancy outcomes in reproductive medicine.
Objective: A systematic review of the current use of G-CSF in patients who have difficulty conceiving and maintaining pregnancy was performed.
Materials and Methods: Two electronic databases (PubMed/ Medline and Scopus) were searched. Study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were performed in duplicate. The subject codes used were granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, G-CSF, recurrent miscarriage, IVF failure, and endometrium.
Results: The search of electronic databases resulted in 215 citations (PubMed/ Medline: 139 and Scopus: 76), of which 38 were present in both databases. Of the remaining 177 publications, seven studies were included in the present review.
Conclusion: Treatment with G-CSF is a novel proposal for immune therapy in
patients with recurrent miscarriage and implantation failure following cycles of IVF.
However, a larger number of well-designed studies are required for this treatment to
be established.
Keywords
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor; Immunotherapy; Recurrent miscarriage; Reproductive medicine; Review
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