Global gene expression analysis and regulation of the principal genes expressed in bovine placenta in relation to the transcription factor AP-2 family

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cell-cell communication is an important factor in feto-maternal units during placentogenesis. The placenta produces pivotal hormones and cytokines for communication between cotyledonary villi and the maternal caruncle. Gene expressio...

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Main Authors: Kizaki Keiichiro, Kaneyama Kanako, Ishiwata Hiroko, Hosoe Misa, Takahashi Toru, Ushizawa Koichi, Hashizume Kazuyoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/17