Patterns of cell proliferation and apoptosis by topographic region in normal Bos taurus vs. Bos indicus crossbreeds bovine placentae during pregnancy

• Main Authors: Ambrósio Carlos E (Author), Bertolini Marcelo (Author), Maria Durvanei A (Author), Rici Rose EG (Author), Facciotti Patricia R (Author), Miglino Maria A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Placental and fetal growth requires high rates of cellular turnover and differentiation, which contributes to conceptus development. The trophoblast has unique properties and a wide range of metabolic, endocrine and angiogenic functi...