{"title":"Trophoblast-derived proteins and their effects on the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.","authors":"Ju Yang, Yanan Wang, Xueling Chen, Haifeng Zhang, Yunshan Xue, Haibin Chen","doi":"10.14670/HH-18-930","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trophoblast cells are crucial structural units of the placenta, responsible for maintaining its integrity and function. These cells synthesize and secrete specific proteins that play essential roles in placental vascularization, maternal and fetal immune tolerance, and other critical processes. An abnormal level of trophoblast-derived secreted proteins has been closely linked to pregnancy-related diseases. Preeclampsia, a severe complication of pregnancy characterized by <i>de-novo</i> development of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation, poses significant health risks to both the mother and fetus. This article reviews several key trophoblast-derived proteins that are widely recognized for their roles in preeclampsia. The specific mechanisms of action and interconnections among these proteins in preeclampsia are discussed, along with novel insights into the underlying pathological mechanisms of this disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":13164,"journal":{"name":"Histology and histopathology","volume":" ","pages":"18930"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5000,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Histology and histopathology","FirstCategoryId":"99","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.14670/HH-18-930","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"CELL BIOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Trophoblast cells are crucial structural units of the placenta, responsible for maintaining its integrity and function. These cells synthesize and secrete specific proteins that play essential roles in placental vascularization, maternal and fetal immune tolerance, and other critical processes. An abnormal level of trophoblast-derived secreted proteins has been closely linked to pregnancy-related diseases. Preeclampsia, a severe complication of pregnancy characterized by de-novo development of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation, poses significant health risks to both the mother and fetus. This article reviews several key trophoblast-derived proteins that are widely recognized for their roles in preeclampsia. The specific mechanisms of action and interconnections among these proteins in preeclampsia are discussed, along with novel insights into the underlying pathological mechanisms of this disease.
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HISTOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY is a peer-reviewed international journal, the purpose of which is to publish original and review articles in all fields of the microscopical morphology, cell biology and tissue engineering; high quality is the overall consideration. Its format is the standard international size of 21 x 27.7 cm. One volume is published every year (more than 1,300 pages, approximately 90 original works and 40 reviews). Each volume consists of 12 numbers published monthly online. The printed version of the journal includes 4 books every year; each of them compiles 3 numbers previously published online.