A comprehensive review of human trophoblast fusion models: recent developments and challenges

X Li, ZH Li, YX Wang, TH Liu - Cell Death Discovery, 2023 - nature.com
As an essential component of the maternal-fetal interface, the placental syncytiotrophoblast
layer contributes to a successful pregnancy by secreting hormones necessary for …

Revolutionizing the female reproductive system research using microfluidic chip platform

J Yan, T Wu, J Zhang, Y Gao, JM Wu… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Comprehensively understanding the female reproductive system is crucial for safeguarding
fertility and preventing diseases concerning women's health. With the capacity to simulate …

[HTML][HTML] Healthy and diseased placental barrier on-a-chip models suitable for standardized studies

G Rabussier, I Bünter, J Bouwhuis, C Soragni… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
Pathologies associated with uteroplacental hypoxia, such as preeclampsia are among the
leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity in the world. Its fundamental …

Flow in fetoplacental-like microvessels in vitro enhances perfusion, barrier function, and matrix stability

M Cherubini, S Erickson, P Padmanaban… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Proper placental vascularization is vital for pregnancy outcomes, but assessing it with
animal models and human explants has limitations. We introduce a 3D in vitro model of …

Beyond 2D: Novel biomaterial approaches for modeling the placenta

SG Zambuto, AK Scott, ML Oyen - Placenta, 2024 - Elsevier
This review considers fully three-dimensional biomaterial environments of varying
complexity as these pertain to research on the placenta. The developments in placental cell …

Are the Organoid Models an Invaluable Contribution to ZIKA Virus Research?

P Marrazzo, M Cricca, C Nastasi - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
In order to prevent new pathogen outbreaks and avoid possible new global health threats, it
is important to study the mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, screen new antiviral agents …

Endocrine-disrupting compounds and their impact on human placental function: evidence from placenta organ-on-chip studies

MS Vidal, LS Richardson, AK Kammala, S Kim… - Lab on a Chip, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The effects of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) on the placenta, a critical gestational
organ for xenobiotic protection, are well reported; however, models to determine the role of …

Placental microphysiological systems: new advances on promising platforms that mimic the microenvironment of the human placenta

IM Gonçalves, M Afzal, N Kennedy, A Moita, R Lima… - Lab on a Chip, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
One of the most complex human physiological processes to study is pregnancy. Standard
animal models, as well as two-dimensional models, lack the complexity and biological …

Review of new approach methodologies for application in risk assessment of nanoparticles in the food and feed sector: Status and challenges

SM Usmani, S Bremer‐Hoffmann… - EFSA Supporting …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), broadly understood to include in silico, in
chemico, in vitro and ex vivo methods, show great potential in advancing risk assessment …

First‐trimester plasma extracellular heat shock proteins levels and risk of preeclampsia

CM Robellada‐Zárate… - Journal of Cellular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Preeclampsia (PE) occurs annually in 8% of pregnancies. Patients without risk factors
represent 10% of these. There are currently no first‐trimester biochemical markers that …