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Intrauterine growth restriction, human placental development and trophoblast cell death
18 May 2009
Abstract excerpt
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a failure to achieve the growth potential of a fetus that is promised by the genetic constitution and environmental influences endogenous to the pregnancy. Optimal placental development and the ability of the placenta to compensate for stimulus-induced injury are central in promotion of normal fetal growth. In this review, we will overview placental development with a...
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