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1
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Regulates extracellular matrix organization

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Transforming growth factor (TGF-beta)

2
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Stimulates stromal cell differentiation regulates endometrial cell expression of integrins

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Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

3
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Promotes mitosis and differentiation in the endometrium

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Insulin-like growth factors (IGF-I and IGF II)

4
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Modulates trophoblast invasion

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IGF binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1)

5
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Promotes angiogenesis, stimulates stromal cell proliferation

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Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

6
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Modulates angiogenesis and vascular permeability

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

7
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Promotes mitotenic, angiogenic, inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects

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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)

8
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Stimulates monocyte maturation, regulates mature macrophage cell function

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Macrophage colony-stimulating factor (MCSF)

9
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Regulate proliferation and differentiation of granulosa cells as primary follicles grow

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Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9)