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Sex-based disparities in DNA methylation and gene expression in late-gestation mouse placentas
5 Jan 2024
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BACKGROUND: The placenta is vital for fetal development and its contributions to various developmental issues, such as pregnancy complications, fetal growth restriction, and maternal exposure, have been extensively studied in mice. The placenta forms mainly from fetal tissue and therefore has the same biological sex as the fetus it supports. Extensive research has delved into the placenta's involvement in...
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