Transcriptomic analysis of the human placenta reveals trophoblast dysfunction and augmented Wnt signalling associated with spontaneous preterm birth

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Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in under-five children. Worldwide, annually, over 15 million babies are born preterm and 1 million of them die. The triggers and mechanisms of spontaneous PTB remain largely unknown. Most current therapies are ineffective and there is a paucity of reliable predictive biomarkers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of spontaneous PTB is crucial for developing...

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