Whole-transcriptome analysis delineates the human placenta gene network and its associations with fetal growth

摘要

BackgroundThe placenta is the principal organ regulating intrauterine growth and development, performing critical functions on behalf of the developing fetus. The delineation of functional networks and pathways driving placental processes has the potential to provide key insight into intrauterine perturbations that result in adverse birth as well as later life health outcomes.