Background The placenta remains one of the least studied organs within the human body.
Yet, placental dysfunction has been associated with various pregnancy complications …

Physical activity (PA) positively influences pregnancy, a critical period for health promotion,
and affects placental structure and function in ways previously overlooked. Here, we …

The transition from oviparity to viviparity and the establishment of feto-maternal
communications introduced the placenta as the major anatomical site to provide nutrients …

Introduction Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) usually occurs in the second and
third trimesters. The disease's etiology and diagnostic criteria are currently unknown. Based …

During pregnancy, the developing foetus requires large amounts of cholesterol from the
maternal plasma, which is mediated by proteins such as the receptor for low-density …

An important step in the proteomic analysis of missing proteins is the use of a wide range of
tissues, optimal extraction, and the processing of protein material in order to ensure the …

Background Specific heat shock proteins are associated with pregnancy complications,
including spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB). Placental proteomics and whole exome …

Placenta-specific antigens are minimally expressed or unexpressed in normal adult tissues,
while they are widely expressed in cancer. In the course of carcinogenesis, a vast array of …

Miscarriage frequently occurs in euthyroid women with thyroid autoimmunity (TAI), but its
mechanisms remain unclear. Our previous study has found that the serum level of anti …

Pregnant mothers continue smoking and drinking during pregnancy. To clarify the
mechanisms of nicotine and ethanol toxicity during development, we have examined their …