Biology of reproduction
Metabolism and homeostasis of energy in trophoblast cells of the placenta: from development to disease.
Nirvay Sah, Kent Thornburg, Jaroslav Slamecka, Francesca Soncin
Published: 202510.1093/biolre/ioaf273
Abstract
The placenta is a highly metabolic organ essential for fetal growth by mediating nutrient transport, hormone production, and immunological regulation. These functions depend on continuous and efficient ATP supply, primarily generated through glycolys…
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