Control of human trophoblast function

• Main Authors: Biondi Carla (Author), Medici Silvia (Author), Ferretti Maria E (Author), Lunghi Laura (Author), Vesce Fortunato (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The trophoblast, i.e. the peripheral part of the human conceptus, exerts a crucial role in implantation and placentation. Both processes properly occur as a consequence of an intimate dialogue between fetal and maternal tissues, fulfilled by membrane ligands and...