[PERSPECTIVES] Molecular Cross-Talk at the Feto-Maternal Interface

Molecular cross-talk at the feto–maternal interface occurs between many different cell types, including uterine leukocytes, extravillous trophoblast cells, and uterine spiral arteries, is essential for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. This review concentrates on human pregnancy and examines three main areas in which cross-talk occurs; immune tolerance, regulation of extravillous trophoblast invasion, and remodeling of the uterine spiral arteries.

Source: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine - December 1, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Lash, G. E. Tags: Molecular Approaches to Reproductive and Newborn Medicine PERSPECTIVES Source Type: research