Conditional Mutation of Hand1 in the Mouse Placenta Disrupts Placental Vascular Development Resulting in Fetal Loss in Both Early and Late Pregnancy

Congenital heart defects (CHD) affect approximately 1% of all live births, and often require complex surgeries at birth. We have previously demonstrated abnormal placental vascularization in human placentas from fetuses diagnosed with CHD. <i>Hand1</i> has roles in both heart and placent...

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Main Authors: Jennifer A. Courtney, Rebecca L. Wilson, James Cnota, Helen N. Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/17/9532