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Interleukin-11 Promotes Migration, But Not Proliferation, of Human Trophoblast Cells, Implying a Role in Placentation
16 Aug 2007
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Trophoblast growth and invasion of the uterine endometrium are critical events during placentation and are tightly regulated by factors produced within the trophoblast-endometrial microenvironment. Deficiencies in placentation can result in early miscarriage or preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction, leading to impaired fetal health. The latter has been linked to major adult health disorders. IL-11 is...
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