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Cytotrophoblasts: Masters of disguise

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Altered expression of adhesion molecules on fetal cytotrophoblasts is essential for development of a normal placenta and fails in pre-eclampsia.

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Redman, C. Cytotrophoblasts: Masters of disguise. Nat Med 3, 610–611 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0697-610

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