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

<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...

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Main Authors: Koshi Katsuo, Suzuki Yasunori, Nakaya Yuki, Imai Kei, Hosoe Misa, Takahashi Toru, Kizaki Keiichiro, Miyazawa Takayuki, Hashizume Kazuyoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/41