The impact of tobacco chemicals and nicotine on placental development
Despite decades of messages warning about the dangers of tobacco use in pregnancy, 10%
to 15% of pregnant women continue to smoke. Furthermore, an increased popularity of …
to 15% of pregnant women continue to smoke. Furthermore, an increased popularity of …
Placental vascular and inflammatory findings from pregnancies diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis
We aimed to perform a meta-analysis of the literature concerning histopathologic findings in
the placentas of women with SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus …
the placentas of women with SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus …
Association between confirmed congenital Zika infection at birth and outcomes up to 3 years of life
N Hcini, Y Kugbe, ZHL Rafalimanana… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Little is known about the long-term neurological development of children diagnosed with
congenital Zika infection at birth. Here, we report the imaging and clinical outcomes up to …
congenital Zika infection at birth. Here, we report the imaging and clinical outcomes up to …
SARS-CoV-2 niches in human placenta revealed by spatial transcriptomics
Background Functional placental niches are presumed to spatially separate maternal-fetal
antigens and restrict the vertical transmission of pathogens. We hypothesized a high …
antigens and restrict the vertical transmission of pathogens. We hypothesized a high …
[HTML][HTML] Zika virus infection as a cause of congenital brain abnormalities and Guillain-Barré syndrome: A living systematic review
Background: The Zika virus (ZIKV) caused a large outbreak in the Americas leading to the
declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in February 2016. A …
declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in February 2016. A …
Zika virus co-opts microRNA networks to persist in placental niches detected by spatial transcriptomics
Background Zika virus congenital infection evades double-stranded RNA detection and may
persist in the placenta for the duration of pregnancy without accompanying overt …
persist in the placenta for the duration of pregnancy without accompanying overt …
Characterization of placental infection by Zika virus in humans: A review of the literature
Objective The aim of the current review is to present a systematic evaluation of reported
human placental findings in cases of zika virus (ZIKV) infection. Data sources We reviewed …
human placental findings in cases of zika virus (ZIKV) infection. Data sources We reviewed …
Histomorphology of Chorionic Villi of Term Placentae of Mothers Exposed to Retroviral and Hepatitis B Viruses
J Ahenkorah, S Opoku-Nyarko… - Acta Microbiologica …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Retroviral and hepatitis B infections can be potential threats to foetomaternal health through
inducing distortions of the architecture and structure of the placenta. Improved insights into …
inducing distortions of the architecture and structure of the placenta. Improved insights into …
Placental autophagy and viral replication co-localize in human and non-human primate placentae following Zika virus infection: implications for therapeutic …
JR McKinney, MD Seferovic, AM Major… - Frontiers in virology …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Multiple studies have shown both induction and inhibition of autophagy during
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. While some have proposed mechanisms by which autophagic …
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. While some have proposed mechanisms by which autophagic …
[PDF][PDF] Zika virus infection as a cause of congenital brain abnormalities
Background: Americas leading to the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of
International Concern in February 2016. A causal relation between infection and adverse …
International Concern in February 2016. A causal relation between infection and adverse …