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Development of the Human Placenta and Fetal Heart: Synergic or Independent?
Frontiers in Physiology, 2018 The placenta is the largest fetal organ, and toward the end of pregnancy the umbilical circulation receives at least 40% of the biventricular cardiac output.
Graham J Burton, Eric Jauniaux
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Epidemiology of placenta previa accreta: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ Open, 2019 Objective To estimate the prevalence and incidence of placenta previa complicated by placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) and to examine the different criteria being used for the diagnosis.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources PubMed, Google
Catey Bunce +4 more
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Defense and infection of the human placenta
Apmis, 2018 The placenta functions as a shield against infection of the fetus. The innate and adaptive immune defenses of the developing fetus are poorly equipped to fight infections.
Amy E Heerema-McKenney
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 The NO-donor Pentaerytrithyltetranitrate (PETN) has vasodilatative properties and direct protective effects on endothelial cells. We formerly demonstrated that PETN, given to pregnant women during the second and third trimester, influences endothelial ...
Veronika Teichert +7 more
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Impact of tissue processing on microbiological colonization in the context of placentophagy
Scientific Reports, 2022 A mother’s postpartum ingestion of raw or processed placental tissue—referred to as human maternal placentophagy—is an emerging health trend observed in industrialized nations.
Sophia K. Johnson +8 more
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Detection of Microplastic in Human Placenta and Meconium in a Clinical Setting
Pharmaceutics, 2021 Environmental pollution with microplastics (MPs) is a major and worldwide concern. Involuntary exposure to MPs by ingestion or inhalation is unavoidable.
T. Braun +6 more
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Journal of Developmental Biology, 2023 Receptors for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) are multi-ligand cell surface receptors of the immunoglobin superfamily prominently expressed by lung epithelium.
Derek M. Clarke +8 more
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Cells, 2022 The placenta is a central structure in pregnancy and has pleiotropic functions. This organ grows incredibly rapidly during this period, acting as a mastermind behind different fetal and maternal processes. The relevance of the placenta extends far beyond
M. Ortega +11 more
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Cells, 2021 Impaired DNA damage responses are associated with several diseases, including pregnancy complications. Recent research identified an ATM-kinase dependent function for the nuclear isoform of the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) during ...
Kary Y.F. Tsai +7 more
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022 Background Smoke exposure culminates as a progressive lung complication involving airway inflammation and remodeling. While primary smoke poses the greatest risk, nearly half of the US population is also at risk due to exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS).
Kelsey M. Hirschi-Budge +10 more
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