Experimental techniques for the development of a uterus transplantation model in cynomolgus macaques

Iori Kisu, Kouji Banno, Hideaki Obara, Yojiro Kato, Yohei Yamada, Kentaro Matsubara, Yusuke Matoba, Masataka Adachi, Katsura Emoto, Yohei Masugi, Yoko Saiki, Hirohito Ishigaki, Iori Itagaki, Ikuo Kawamoto, Chizuru Iwatani, Takahiro Nakagawa, Mitsuru Murase, Hideaki Tsuchiya, Kenshi Nakagawa, Takashi ShiinaDaisuke Aoki

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Abstract

Uterus transplantation (UTx) is now a treatment for women with uterine factor infertility to have a child. However, UTx is still largely at the experimental stage, and many medical issues remain unsolved. Therefore, adequate studies in large animals including non-human primates are required for validation of these issues. UTx research, especially in non-human primates, can provide important information for its full establishment in humans due to the anatomical and physiological similarities between the two. We accumulated data from UTx studies using cynomolgus macaques since 2009 and established autologous and allogeneic UTx models which led to deliveries after performing the procedure. In this paper, we summarized key points to develop UTx models in cynomolgus macaques based on our experience. UTx models in non-human primates can surely contribute new and beneficial knowledge in this field and can be useful for the further development of UTx in humans.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2251-2260
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Volume46
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Nov 1

Keywords

  • cynomolgus macaque
  • non-human primate
  • uterine factor infertility
  • uterine transplantation
  • uterus transplantation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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