Article
Modeling the Human Placenta to Investigate Viral Infections During Pregnancy
2022-04-06
Abstract excerpt
Throughout gestation, the placenta is vital for proper development of the fetus. Disruptions in trophoblast, the main functional cell type of the placenta, stress the pregnancy, with potential adverse outcomes for both mother and baby. While the placenta typically functions as an effective pathogen barrier to protect the fetus, there are scenarios in which viral infections either cross the placenta or disturb its...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 5abe4d9e-bc52-5784-bdf2-f6e648f8520a
- DOI
- 10.3389/fviro.2022.831754
