Biology and Pathology of Trophoblast |
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| Editor:
| Moffett, Ashley
Loke, Charlie
McLaren, Anne |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-40315-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first dedicated, in-depth account of trophoblast: the tissue derived from the fertilized egg that nourishes and protects the developing fetus. Disorders of trophoblast during development manifest themselves in several clinical conditions during pregnancy, including gestational trophoblastic disease and pre-eclampsia. From stem cells through to epigenetics, implantation and X-chromosome inactivation, this volume provides an up-to-date summary of the state of current...
More DescriptionThis is the first dedicated, in-depth account of trophoblast: the tissue derived from the fertilized egg that nourishes and protects the developing fetus. Disorders of trophoblast during development manifest themselves in several clinical conditions during pregnancy, including gestational trophoblastic disease and pre-eclampsia. From stem cells through to epigenetics, implantation and X-chromosome inactivation, this volume provides an up-to-date summary of the state of current knowledge and offers some glimpses as to future development on the scientific and clinical front.