Expression, Localization, and Activity of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in the Human Placenta
The human placenta is an organ between the blood of the mother and the fetus, which is essential for fetal development. It also plays a role as a selective barrier against environmental pollutants that may bypass epithelial barriers and reach the placenta, with implications for the outcome of pregna...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/12/3762 |