Amyloid-β fibrils accumulated in preeclamptic placentas suppress syncytialization of cytotrophoblasts
Kaho Nishioka, Midori Ikezaki, Naoyuki Iwahashi, Miyu Arakawa, Momo Fukushima, Noa Mori, Mika Mizoguchi, Yuko Horiuchi-Tanizaki, Megumi Fujino, Takami Tomiyama, Yoshito Ihara, Kenji Uchimura, Kazuhiko Ino, Kazuchika Nishitsuji
This study shows that amyloid-β fibrils in preeclamptic placentas inhibit cytotrophoblast syncytialization, impairing placental function and contributing to preeclampsia.
Life Science Alliance · Jan 20, 2026Peer-reviewedBiochemistry