Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a major cause of stillbirth, prematurity and impaired
neurodevelopment. Its etiology is multifactorial, but many cases are related to impaired …

Preeclampsia is a progressive, multisystem pregnancy disorder. According to the time of
onset or delivery, preeclampsia has been subclassified into early-onset (< 34 weeks) and …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) leading to low birth weight (LBW) is a major cause of neonatal
morbidity and mortality worldwide. Normal placental development involves a series of highly …

Background: Preeclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy. Chemerin is an
adipokine secreted from adipose tissue and highly expressed in placenta. This study …

First trimester circulating ADAM12 is reduced in fetal growth restriction (FGR) and
preeclampsia. We measured plasma ADAM12 at 36 weeks' gestation preceding diagnosis …

Pregnancy-related problems have been linked to impairments in maternal uterine spiral
artery (SpA) remodeling. The mechanisms underlying this association are still unclear. It is …

We are pleased to present this Special Issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
entitled 'Placental Related Disorders of Pregnancy'. The placenta is a unique organ …

The litter trait is one of the most important economic traits, and increasing litter size is of
great economic value in the pig industry. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying …

Leukocyte-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor 1 (LAIR1) is an inhibitory receptor
expressed on immune cells. We evaluated LAIR1 in placentas from preeclamptic or small for …

Placental dysfunction is the leading cause of both preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.
This study aimed to characterize endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) in preterm …