Differential gene expression elicited by ZIKV infection in trophoblasts from congenital Zika syndrome discordant twins.
Zika virus (ZIKV) causes congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), which is characterized by fetal demise, microcephaly and other abnormalities. ZIKV in the pregnant woman circulation must cross the placental barrier that includes fetal endothelial cells and trophoblasts, in order to reach the fetus. CZS occu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-08-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008424 |