Chlamydia trachomatis Infection of Human Trophoblast Alters Estrogen and Progesterone Biosynthesis: an insight into role of infection in pregnancy sequelae

<p>The trophoblast cells are in direct contact with endometrial tissues throughout gestation, playing important early roles in implantation and placentation. The physiologic significance and the operating mechanisms involved in probable altered trophoblast functions following <i>Chlamydi...

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Main Author: Anthony A. Azenabor, Patrick Kennedy, Salvatore Balistreri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2007-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.medsci.org/v04p0223.htm