Evidence, evolution and pattern of contractile elements in villous vascular walls and stroma of human placentas of premature infants of different gestational ages. An immuno-morphologic comparative study.
Valerio Gaetano Vellone, Michele Paudice, Rita Bianchi, Giulia Scaglione, Chiara Maria Biatta, Davide Buffi, Francesca Buffelli, Fabio Barra, Simone Ferrero, Ezio Fulcheri
The paper examines contractile elements in placental villi of premature and term infants, finding persistent SMA and desmin expression in vascular walls and stroma across gestational ages.
bioRxiv · Jan 5, 2021 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology