BACKGROUND The placenta is the active interface between mother and foetus, bearing the
molecular marks of rapid development and exposures in utero. The placenta is routinely …

Modeling the physiology of the human placenta is still a challenge, despite the great number
of scientific advancements made in the field. Animal models cannot fully replicate the …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a serious pathological complication associated with
compromised fetal development during pregnancy. The aim of the study was to broaden …

Background Placenta accreta (PA) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in
modern obstetrics, few studies have explored the underlying molecular mechanisms …

This study was designed to investigate the roles of melatonin administration during different
sensitive windows of the first half of pregnancy in the function and gene expression of the …

Introduction The molecular mechanisms behind poor foetal growth are not fully known. The
aim of this study was to explore global microRNA expression in placentas of infants born …

While glucose is the primary fuel for fetal growth, the placenta utilizes the majority of glucose
taken up from the maternal circulation. Of the facilitative glucose transporters in the placenta …

Development of particular structures and proper functioning of the placenta are under the
influence of sophisticated pathways, controlled by the expression of substantial genes that …

The placenta is a dynamic organ which undergoes extensive remodeling throughout
pregnancy to support, protect and nourish the developing fetus. Despite the importance of …

Myogenesis is accompanied by a number of changes in gene expression in mammals, and
the transcriptional events that underlie these processes have not been yet fully elucidated. In …