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Does Human Trophoblast Affect Decidual Cell Function During Gestation?

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Cellular Biology and Pharmacology of the Placenta

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This study was undertaken to investigate the possible role of human trophoblast in the regulation of protein and prolactin (PRL) production and secretion by human decidua of early pregnancy.

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Vićovac, L., Vučković, M., Genbačev, O. (1987). Does Human Trophoblast Affect Decidual Cell Function During Gestation?. In: Miller, R.K., Thiede, H.A. (eds) Cellular Biology and Pharmacology of the Placenta. Trophoblast Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1936-9_7

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