Developmental cell biology of human villous trophoblast: current research problems

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The common gestational pathologies are placental and developmental in origin. However, much remains to be learned about the key events of morphogenesis and growth in the placenta. Metabolic settings established early in both the fetus and placenta define their capacity to respond to later challenges, as well as the quality of the response. Placental growth is exponential in the first trimester and involves...

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