RT @KhondokerAkram: It’s unclear how, but we provide molecular evidence that autophagy is likely to be impaired in the #placenta during #pr…
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It’s unclear how, but we provide molecular evidence that autophagy is likely to be impaired in the #placenta during #preterm birth. Can modulation of placental #autophagy prevent premature birth? https://t.co/MCQRIqIvoB https://t.co/nkewcdnojt
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As gestation progresses, placenta undergoes remodelling and endures oxidative stress. During this remodelling if cell recycling machinery ‘autophagy’ is impaired, it may hinders placental function resulting in #preterm birth. Our paper reveals the insight.
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New Research: Impaired autophagy with augmented apoptosis in a Th1/Th2-imbalanced placental micromilieu is associated with spontaneous preterm birth https://t.co/GglL6Zlcqd #MolBioSci