Bovine trophoblastic cell differentiation and binucleation involves enhanced endogenous retrovirus element expression

• Main Authors: Koshi Katsuo (Author), Suzuki Yasunori (Author), Nakaya Yuki (Author), Imai Kei (Author), Hosoe Misa (Author), Takahashi Toru (Author), Kizaki Keiichiro (Author), Miyazawa Takayuki (Author), Hashizume Kazuyoshi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endogenous retrovirus (ERV) envelope (env) genes are involved in the differentiation of trophoblastic cells in humans and mice. However, there is limited information about their roles in ruminant trophoblastic cells. Thus, we attempt...