| EP4 | prostaglandin E2 receptor 4 |
| EVTs | extravillous trophoblast cells |
| uRM | unexplained recurrent marriage |
| cAMP | cyclic adenosine monophosphate |
| PKA | cAMP-dependent protein kinase A |
| HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| IL | interleukin |
| pCREB | phosphorylating CREB |
| ESHRE | European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology |
| APS | antiphospholipid syndrome |
| PGE2 | Prostaglandin E2 |
| EP | G-protein-coupled EP receptors |
| HLA-G | human leukocyte antigen G |
| OD | optical density |
| PPAR | peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors |
| IHC | immunohistochemical |
| ABC | Avidin-Biotin Complex |
| IRS | immunoreactive score |
| RT-PCR | real-time polymerase chain reaction |
| iEVT | invasive extravillous trophoblast |
| EPAC | exchange protein directly activated by cAMP |
| PKA | cAMP-dependent protein kinase A |
| CREB | cAMP response element–binding protein |
| AMPK | AMP-activated protein kinase |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| GCM-1 | chorion-specific transcription factor-1 |