The placenta is important for the success of gestation and foetal development. In fact, this
specialized pregnancy organ is essential for foetal nourishment, support, and protection. In …

Purpose Pregnancy-associated complications, duration of gestation and parity are well-
known predictors of neonatal birth weight. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) affects …

The placenta is a critical organ for fetal development and a healthy pregnancy, and has
multifaceted functions (eg, substance exchange and hormone secretion). Syncytialization of …

Reports have highlighted an association between connexins (CXs) or gap junction proteins
and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In the present study, it was aimed to elucidate the …

A significant proportion of pregnancy related complications like preterm birth, preeclampsia,
intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) and spontaneous abortion may be due to defects at …

The human placental barrier facilitates many key functions during pregnancy, most notably
the exchange of all substances between the mother and fetus. However, preclinical models …

Gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) is a necessary process for placental
development. GJIC can be assessed with a parachute assay, where fluorescent dye-loaded …

Preeclampsia is associated with histological alterations in the placenta. These alterations
can be described by means of histological techniques. More specifically …

Objective: To investigate the correlation of AP-2α with trophoblast apoptosis and invasion in
placental tissues of preeclampsia. Methods: A total of 68 puerperae with preeclampsia who …