Placental apoptosis is increased in post-term pregnancies |
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| Authors: | Stephen C Smith Clinical Research Fellow Philip N Baker Professor |
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| Institution: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Human Development, Nottingham City Hospital, University of Nottingham |
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| Abstract: | Placentae were obtained at delivery in 14 pregnancies complicated by post maturity (gestational age ≥ 40 weeks and 10 days) and in 23 uncomplicated pregnancies (gestational age c 40 weeks). The incidence of apoptotic nuclei was significantly greater in the placentae from the postmature pregnancies. |
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