Update of syncytiotrophoblast derived extracellular vesicles in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia

The release of extracellular vesicles (EV) by the syncytiotrophoblast (STB) may be an important mechanism by which the placenta signals to the mother. STB derived EV (STBEV) are comprised predominantly of exosomes (50-150nm) and microvesicles (100-1000nm) that contain bioactive mediators such as pro...

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Main Authors: Tannetta, D, Masliukaite, I, Vatish, M, Redman, C, Sargent, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016