The Placental Matrix: Trophoblasts, Decidualization, and Embryo Implantation
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Tissues and Organs".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 178
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The placenta is essential for pregnancy success, orchestrating a complex interplay between trophoblast differentiation, decidualization, and immune modulation to ensure proper embryo implantation and maternal–fetal communication. Disruptions in these tightly regulated processes, especially due to inflammation and environmental toxicants, can trigger severe pregnancy complications, including implantation failure, pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and long-term offspring health consequences. Deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these interactions is critical for developing targeted interventions to improve reproductive outcomes. This Special Issue delves into the latest advancements in placental biology, immune crosstalk, and reproductive toxicology, shedding light on how environmental and inflammatory factors shape pregnancy health.
Dr. Vinay Shukla
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- trophoblast
- decidualization
- embryo implantation
- uterus
- infection
- cancer
- reproductive immunology
- reproductive toxicology
- cellular differentiation
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