Placenta and placental barrier.

Authors

  • Manuel Purizaca Benites Profesor Principal, Gineco-Obstetricia, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad Nacional de Piura; Doctor en Medicina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v54i1152

Abstract

We present an update on placental physiology and placenta as a barrier, from maternal uterus modifications- a process known as decidualization, implantation and trophoblast invasion, until the placental barrier is established; we explain the different mechanisms of mother-child transfer with emphasis in the transport molecules. Finally we recall the relationship between pregnancy and inflammation as determined by cytokine expression profile and summarize the trophoblast endocrine function.

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Published

2015-06-30

How to Cite

Purizaca Benites, M. (2015). Placenta and placental barrier. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 54(4), 270–278. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v54i1152

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