Regulation of Placental Development and Its Impact on Fetal Growth—New Insights From Mouse Models

The placenta is the chief regulator of nutrient supply to the growing embryo during gestation. As such, adequate placental function is instrumental for developmental progression throughout intrauterine development. One of the most common complications during pregnancy is insufficient growth of the f...

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Main Authors: Laura Woods, Vicente Perez-Garcia, Myriam Hemberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2018.00570/full