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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Cell Culture, Trophoblast
SUBMITTER:
Claudia Fecher-Trost
LAB HEAD: Claudia Fecher-Trost
PROVIDER: PXD054348 | Pride | 2025-05-07
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E 20250304 1
<h4>Background</h4>The syncytiotrophoblast (STB) layer of the placenta is formed by cell fusion of cytotrophoblasts, acts as a feto-maternal barrier, is required for the production of pregnancy hormones such as chorionic gonadotropin, estradiol and progesterone and is also responsible for feto-maternal mineral exchange such as calcium. Adequate mineral supply and placental hormone production are essential for the maintenance of pregnancy, and disturbances in trophoblast integrity are associated ...[more]