Investigation of Human Endogenous Retrovirus-K (ERVK) Expression and Function in Normal Placentation and Preterm Pregnancy
Jimi L. Rosenkrantz, Michael Martinez, Adithi Mahankali, Lucia Carbone, Shawn L. Chavez
This study examines ERVK11q23.3 expression in placental tissues, finding it upregulated in preterm placenta, expressed by trophoblasts, and involved in immune responses linked to preterm birth.
bioRxiv · Nov 22, 2021 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology