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Open full size image Key Abbreviations Adenosine diphosphate ADP Adenosine monophosphate AMP Adenosine triphosphate ATP α-fetoprotein AFP Dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate DHEAS Exocoelomic cavity ECC Epidermal growth factor EGF Glucose transporter 1 GLUT1 Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor GM-CSF Guanosine monophosphate…
Key Points The mature human placenta is a discoid organ that consists of an elaborately branched fetal villous tree bathed directly by maternal blood of the villous hemochorial type. Normal term placental weight averages 450 g and represents approximately one…
Acknowledgments The authors gratefully acknowledge the input of their clinical and research colleagues over the years that have helped shape their views and to funders including The Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, Tommy's and Wellbeing of Women, who have supported…