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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016
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