GLYCOFORM BIOMARKERS

摘要

The present invention relates to an assay for determining mammalian endometrial or uterine receptivity for an embryo in order to facilitate successful implantation of the embryo by natural or artificial means. The assay further discriminates between fertile and infertile mammalian females at particular secretory phases. The assay involves the detection of particular endometrial protein glycoforms using both a specific lectin and a specific antibody.