Chorioallantoic placentation in Galea spixii (Rodentia, Caviomorpha, Caviidae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Placentas of guinea pig-related rodents are appropriate animal models for human placentation because of their striking similarities to those of humans. To optimize the pool of potential models in this context, it is essential to iden...

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Main Authors: Favaron Phelipe O, Dantas Carlos AG, Ambrósio Carlos E, Mess Andrea, Oliveira Moacir F, Miglino Maria A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/6/1/39