The placenta is arguably the most important organ of the body, but paradoxically the most
poorly understood. During its transient existence, it performs actions that are later taken on …

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) develop during embryogenesis in a complex process that
involves multiple anatomical sites. Once HSC precursors have been specified from …

The placenta is the interface between mother and fetus in all eutherian species. However,
our understanding of this essential organ remains incomplete. A substantial challenge has …

The placenta plays a key role in pregnancy, mediating exchanges between mother and fetus
and maternal tolerance of fetopaternal antigens. In some species, it also produces …

Uterine receptivity to implantation varies among species, and involves changes in
expression of genes that are coordinate with attachment of trophectoderm to uterine lumenal …

Trophoblast migration and invasion through the decidua and maternal uterine spiral arteries
are crucial events in placentation. During this process, invasive trophoblast replace vascular …

In this study, we aim to evaluate the global scientific production of stem cell research for the
past 16 years and provide insights into the characteristics of the stem cell research activities …

The still apt definition of a placenta is that coined by Mossman, namely apposition or fusion
of the fetal membranes to the uterine mucosa for physiological exchange. As such it is a …

Invasion of placental trophoblasts into uterine tissue and vessels is an essential process of
human pregnancy and fetal development. Due to their remarkable plasticity invasive …

Trophoblast giant cells (TGCs) are the first cell type to terminally differentiate during
embryogenesis and are of vital importance for implantation and modulation of post …