The placenta is the chief regulator of nutrient supply to the growing embryo during gestation.
As such, adequate placental function is instrumental for developmental progression …

A branched vascular network is crucial to placental development and is dependent on
factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), placental growth factor (PlGF) …

Background Severe early-onset fetal growth restriction can lead to a range of adverse
outcomes including fetal or neonatal death, neurodisability, and lifelong risks to the health of …

The placenta is the primary interface between the fetus and mother and plays an important
role in maintaining fetal development and growth by facilitating the transfer of substrates and …

Proper placental development and function are central to the health of both the mother and
the fetus during pregnancy. A critical component of healthy placental function is the proper …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is the failure of a fetus to reach its full genetic growth potential.
It occurs in up to 8% of pregnancies, and after premature birth is the second leading cause …

Pregnancy complications are a major cause of fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality in
humans. The majority of pregnancy complications initiate due to abnormal placental …

In humans, the placenta provides the only fetomaternal connection and is essential for
establishing a pregnancy as well as fetal well-being. Additionally, it allows maternal …

There is still unmet demand for effective, safe, and patient-friendly anti-thrombotics to treat
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during pregnancy. Here we first engineer a bioactive …

In a normal pregnancy, maternal circulatory system presents a hypercoagulable state due to
the effect of hormone secretion. Even minor variations in fibrinolytic system could lead to …