The chorioallantoic placenta is the defining organ of eutherians that has enabled prolonged
intrauterine gestation. As such, normal placental development and function are essential for …

The placenta sits at the interface between the maternal and fetal vascular beds where it
mediates nutrient and waste exchange to enable in utero existence. Placental cells …

The word placenta is derived from the Latin term meaning 'flat cake'. Despite the rather
humble name, the placenta is an amazing organ that forms both the interface for selective …

Comparing the placenta from one species to another can be a challenging task. On one
hand, the gross anatomy of the placenta is at least superficially rather different among …

Trophoblast cells are required for the growth and survival of the fetus during pregnancy, and
failure to maintain appropriate trophoblast regulation is associated with placental …

The placenta is a transient fetal organ that plays a critical role in the health and wellbeing of
both the fetus and its mother. Functionally, the placenta sustains the growth of the fetus as it …

The placenta is essential for normal in utero development in mammals. In humans, defective
placental formation underpins common pregnancy disorders such as pre-eclampsia and …

The placenta is a unique organ system that functionally combines both maternal and fetal
cell types with distinct lineage origins. Normal placentation is critical for developmental …

The placenta is an organ that clinicians and embryologists would all agree is important for
pregnancy success. Unfortunately, however, they too often ignore it when they are exploring …

Background The placenta is an essential organ for the normal development of mammalian
fetuses. Most of our knowledge on the molecular mechanisms of placental development has …