Bisphenol A Alters β-hCG and MIF Release by Human Placenta: An In Vitro Study to Understand the Role of Endometrial Cells

• Main Authors: C. Mannelli (Author), F. Ietta (Author), C. Carotenuto (Author), R. Romagnoli (Author), A. Z. Szostek (Author), T. Wasniewski (Author), D. J. Skarzynski (Author), Luana Paulesu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A proper fetomaternal immune-endocrine cross-talk in pregnancy is fundamental for reproductive success. This might be unbalanced by exposure to environmental chemicals, such as bisphenol A (BPA). As fetoplacental contamination with BPA originates from the maternal compartment, this study investigate...