Oxygen levels in the placental microenvironment throughout gestation are not constant, with
severe hypoxic conditions present during the first trimester. This hypoxic phase overlaps …

BACKGROUND The placenta is the functional interface between the mother and the fetus
during pregnancy, and a critical determinant of fetal growth and life-long health. In the first …

In humans, the placenta provides the only fetomaternal connection and is essential for
establishing a pregnancy as well as fetal well-being. Additionally, it allows maternal …

Despite occasional reports of vertical transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during pregnancy, the question of placental infection and its …

Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious medical condition that poses a significant health risk to
women and children worldwide, particularly in the middle-and low-income countries. It is a …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR), which most commonly results from suboptimal placental
function, substantially increases risks for adverse perinatal and long-term outcomes. The …

Placental hypoxia poses significant risks to both the developing fetus and the mother during
pregnancy, underscoring the importance of early detection and monitoring. Effectively …

Purpose Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a common complication characterized by impaired
placental function and unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to elucidate the …

Preeclampsia (PE) poses a considerable risk to the long‐term cardiovascular health of both
mothers and their offspring due to a hypoxic environment in the placenta leading to reduced …

Cell fusion in the placenta is tightly regulated. Suppressyn is a human placental
endogenous retroviral protein that inhibits the profusogenic activities of another well …