Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous drinking water contaminants of
concern due to mounting evidence implicating adverse health outcomes associated with …

The most important function of the placenta is the exchange of nutrients and oxygen
between a mother and her fetus. To establish a healthy functioning placenta, placentation …

The role of oxidative stress in the physiopathology of human pregnancy is of particular
interest. Pregnancy is well-known to increase the oxidative stress, mainly produced by a …

A branched vascular network is crucial to placental development and is dependent on
factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), placental growth factor (PlGF) …

An increasing body of evidence points to significant spatio-temporal differences in early
placental development between mouse and human, but a detailed comparison of placentae …

Despite decades of research in the field of human reproduction, the mechanisms
responsible for human parturition still remain elusive. The objective of this study was to …

Mitochondria are central to cell function. The placenta forms the interface between maternal
and fetal systems, and placental mitochondria have critical roles in maintaining pregnancy …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-bilayer enclosed membrane vesicles released by cells
in physiological and pathological states. EVs are generated and released through a variety …

Selenium is an essential trace element required for human health, and selenium deficiency
has been associated with many diseases. The daily recommended intake of selenium is 60 …

Complications of pregnancy remain key drivers of morbidity and mortality, affecting the
health of both the mother and her offspring in the short and long term. There is lack of …