The differentiation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) into functional oocytes is important for the
continuation of species. In mammals, PGCs begin to differentiate into oocytes during …

The mammalian zygote, formed after a sperm fertilizes an egg, undergoes several rounds of
mitosis and morphogenesis to form the blastocyst. During the peri-implantation period, the …

Proper differentiation of trophoblast cells in the human placenta is a prerequisite for a
successful pregnancy, and dysregulation of this process may lead to malignant pregnancy …

Placenta‐specific protein 1 (Plac1) is a cancer/testis antigen that plays a critical role in
promoting cancer initiation and progression. However, the clinical significance and …

Implantation of the blastocyst into the uterus is the gateway for further embryonic
development in mammals. Programming of blastocyst to an implantation-competent state …

This study investigated the use of bovine serum albumin (BSA) plus insulin–transferrin–
sodium selenite (ITS) and/or epidermal growth factor (EGF) as alternatives to fetal bovine …

Pregnancies resulting from fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles exposed to
supraphysiologic estrogen levels have been associated with higher rates of low birth weight …

α-Solanine, a bioactive compound mainly found in potato, exhibits anti-cancer activity
towards multiple cancer cells. However, its effects on human choriocarcinoma have not …

Objectives NCOA6 is a transcription coactivator; its deletion in mice results in growth
retardation and lethality between 8.5 and 12.5 dpc with defects in the placenta. However, the …

Introduction The hemochorial placenta provides a critical barrier at the maternal–fetal
interface to modulate maternal immune tolerance and enable gas and nutrient exchange …