Three categories of similarities between the placenta and cancer that can aid cancer treatment: Cells, the microenvironment, and metabolites

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Cancer is one of the most harmful diseases, while pregnancy is a common condition of females. Placenta is the most important organ for fetal growth, which has not been fully understand. It's well known that placenta and solid tumor have some similar biological behaviors. What's more, decidua, the microenvironment of placenta, and metabolism all undergo adaptive shift for healthy pregnancy. Interestingly, decidua...

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