Biology and Pathology of Trophoblast

by Charlie Loke and Anne McLaren

Book Overview

Originally published in 2006, this book provides an in-depth account of trophoblast: the tissue derived from the fertilised egg that nourishes and protects the developing fetus. The cells of the trophoblast have many unique qualities, and exhibit great variability across different species. It has a fascinating role in the development of the placenta and as a regulator during early growth of the embryo. These aspects are all fully covered as well as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107403154
• ISBN13: 9781107403154
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"