Prenatal inflammation as a link between placental expression signature of tryptophan metabolism and preterm birth

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Spontaneous preterm birth is a serious medical condition responsible for substantial perinatal morbidity and mortality. Its phenotypic characteristics, preterm labor with intact membranes (PTL) and preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), are associated with significantly increased risks of neurological and behavioral alterations in childhood and later life. Recognizing the inflammatory milieu...

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