A stress paradox: the dual role of the unfolded protein response in the placenta
The placenta is a temporary organ that forms during pregnancy and is essential for fetal development and maternal health. As an endocrine organ, proper placental function requires continual production, folding, and transport of proteins and lipids. Central to these processes is the endoplasmic retic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1525189/full |