Endogenous Retroviruses and Placental Evolution, Development, and Diversity

Endogenous Retroviruses and Placental Evolution, Development, and Diversity

The main roles of placentas include physical protection, nutrient and oxygen import, export of gasses and fetal waste products, and endocrinological regulation. In addition to physical protection of the fetus, the placentas must provide immune protection throughout gestation. These basic functions a...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiko Imakawa, Kazuya Kusama, Tomoko Kaneko-Ishino, So Nakagawa, Koichi Kitao, Takayuki Miyazawa, Fumitoshi Ishino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
placenta
structural diversity
endogenous retrovirus (<i>ERV</i>)
mammals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/15/2458

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