Identification of Two Novel HLA-A∗0201-Restricted CTL Epitopes Derived from MAGE-A4 by Zheng-Cai Jia, Bing Ni, Ze-Min Huang, Yi Tian, Jun Tang, Jing-Xue Wang, Xiao-Lan Fu, Yu-Zhang Wu

“…MAGE-A antigens belong to cancer/testis (CT) antigens that are expressed in tumors but not in normal tissues except testis and placenta. MAGE-A antigens and their epitope peptides have been used in tumor immunotherapy trials. …”
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De Novo Sequencing of a Sparassis latifolia Genome and Its Associated Comparative Analyses by Donglai Xiao, Lu Ma, Chi Yang, Zhenghe Ying, Xiaoling Jiang, Yan-quan Lin

“…We then performed comparative and phylogenetic analyses, which indicate that S. latifolia is closely related to a few species in the antrodia clade including Fomitopsis pinicola, Wolfiporia cocos, Postia placenta, and Antrodia sinuosa. Finally, we annotated the predicted genes. …”
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Enhancing Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Immunomodulation for Treating Conditions Influenced by the Immune System by Bella S. Guerrouahen, Heba Sidahmed, Asma Al Sulaiti, Moza Al Khulaifi, Chiara Cugno

“…MSCs, initially obtained from bone marrow, can be derived from several other tissues, such as adipose tissue, placenta, and umbilical cord. Diversity in tissue sourcing and manufacturing procedures has significant effects on MSC products. …”
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Successful Management of Hemolytic Anemia Due to Rh-immunization, Diagnosed Antenatally by Sevinch Mahmudova, Gulnar Elizade, Nezrin Hesenli, Turab Janbakhishov, Sarkhan Elbayiyev

“…HDFN occurs when maternal alloimmunization leads to the production of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies that cross the placenta and trigger fetal red blood cell hemolysis. …”
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Study protocol for an observational cohort study of heat stress impacts in pregnancy in The Gambia, West Africa [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Jane E Hirst, Ana Bonell, Abdul Sesay, Leonidas G. Ioannou, Bubacarr Bah, Kris A. Murray, Andy Haines, Sophie E. Moore, David Jeffries, Neil S Maxwell, Ana Vicero-Cabrera, Apolline Saucy, Cally Tan, Emmanuel Okoh, Dorothy Watters, Bakary Sonko, Williams Oluwatosin Adefila, Yahaya Idris, Mam Leigh-Nabou, Jarra Manneh, Andreas Flouris, Sainabou Bojang, Amanda N Sferruzzi-Perri, Andrew Prentice

“…The key objectives of the study are to 1) map exposure to heat stress in the cohort and understand what environmental, social and community factors increase the risk of extreme heat exposure; 2) assess the impact of heat stress on maternal health, e.g. heat strain, subjective psychological well-being, sleep and activity level; 3) evaluate how heat stress impacts placenta structure and function; 4) determine how chronic heat exposure impacts birth outcomes; and 5) explore the epigenetic changes in the placenta and infant by heat stress exposure per trimester. …”
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Factors Indicating the Accuracy of Fetal Weight Estimation in Preterm Newborns with Normal Amniotic Fluid Volume by Onur Guralp, Nevin Tuten, Abdullah Tuten, Altay Gezer

“…There were no significant differences in age, body-mass-index, gestational age at delivery, estimated-fetal-weight, actual birth weight, days from the last ultrasound examination to delivery, small for gestational age rate, placenta localization or fetal presentation between the two groups. …”
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Magnesium Lithospermate B Downregulates the Levels of Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Rats with Hypertension by Kaixiang Xu, Xiaohong Zang, Mian Peng, Qian Zhao, Binbin Lin

“…MLB also recovered the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plasma of PIH rats together with levels of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in the placenta of PIH rats. The decreased expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and NO observed in PIH rats were increased by MLB. …”
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The Relationship Between Family Support and The Eating Culture Of Post Partum Mothers In The Work Area Of The Muncan Health Center by Eti Sumiati, Endy Bebasari Ardhana Putri, Dewi Ratna Wulan, Rosita Khaerina

“…The postpartum period is a process that begins after the placenta separates and ends when the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy state. …”
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Comparison of Immunosuppressive and Angiogenic Properties of Human Amnion-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells between 2D and 3D Culture Systems by Vitale Miceli, Mariangela Pampalone, Serena Vella, Anna Paola Carreca, Giandomenico Amico, Pier Giulio Conaldi

“…This work reveals the placenta as an important source of MSCs that can be used for eventual clinical applications as cell-free therapies.…”
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Effects of Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women in an Iodine-Sufficient Area in China by Xi Chen, Bai Jin, Jun Xia, Xincheng Tao, Xiaoping Huang, Lu Sun, Qingxin Yuan

“…The prevalence of postpartum thyroiditis (PPT), placenta previa, placental abruption, premature rupture of membrane, postpartum haemorrhage, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, preterm birth, low birth weight, congenital hypothyroidism, and neonatal diseases were observed in two groups. …”
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Quercetin alleviates endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia by inhibiting ferroptosis and inflammation through EGFR binding by Meiting Shi, Lu Sun, Jiachun Wei, Yao Shen, Jian Wang, Ping Zhang, Xiaofeng Yang, Yuzhen Ding, Wanchang Yin, Xinyao Lu, Xuesong Yang, Guang Wang, Ruiman Li

“…Furthermore, QCT alleviates PE-like maternal manifestations and endothelial dysfunction in the placenta of the selective reduced uteroplacental perfusion (sRUPP) rat model through binding to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). …”
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Listeria monocytogenes use multiple mechanisms to disseminate from the intestinal lamina propria to the mesenteric lymph nodes by Joshua S. Nowacki, Grant S. Jones, Sarah E. F. D'Orazio

“…Together, these results suggest that L. monocytogenes can use multiple, redundant mechanisms to disseminate from the gut tissue to the MLN.IMPORTANCEConsumption of the foodborne bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes results in a wide spectrum of human disease from mild self-limiting gastroenteritis to life-threatening infections of the bloodstream, brain, and placenta. It is not well understood how the bacteria migrate from the intestines to the draining mesenteric lymph nodes, which are thought to serve as the last barrier to prevent systemic infections. …”
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Human Bone Marrow Contains Mesenchymal Stromal Stem Cells That Differentiate In Vitro into Contractile Myofibroblasts Controlling T Lymphocyte Proliferation by Yves Lecarpentier, Olivier Schussler, Antonija Sakic, José Maria Rincon-Garriz, Priscilla Soulie, Marie-Luce Bochaton-Piallat, Vincent Kindler

“…Such mechanical tension was similar in intensity and in duration to that of human placenta and was annihilated by isosorbide dinitrate or 2,3-butanedione monoxime. …”
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hUC-MSCs Attenuate Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease through Chi3l1 Repression of Th17 Differentiation by Weijiang Liu, Fulin Yuan, Haitao Bai, Yuanlin Liu, Xue Li, Yang Wang, Yi Zhang

“…To reveal their potential immunosuppressive molecules, we used RNA sequencing to analyze gene expression in different tissue-derived MSCs, including human bone marrow, umbilical cord, amniotic membrane, and placenta, and found that chitinase-3-like protein 1 (Chi3l1) was highly expressed in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs). …”
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A scoping review on heat indices used to measure the effects of heat on maternal and perinatal health by Anayda Portela, Debra Jackson, Nathalie Roos, Chuansi Gao, Francesca Conway, Ijeoma Solarin, Chloe Brimicombe, Darshnika Lakhoo

“…Negative birth outcomes can occur from change in hormonal levels (ie, cortisol), dehydration and blood flow diversion away from the placenta and fetus when suffering from heat stress. …”
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Evaluation of Peripartum Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Unit and Its Effect on Patients’ Long-Term Physical and Mental Wellbeing: Quest Is Not Over When You Save the Life by P. D. M. Pathiraja, Asanka Jayawardane

“…The commonest indication for peripartum hysterectomy was a morbidly adherent placenta (seven). Nine of the deliveries were elective lower-segment caesarean section and two were vaginal deliveries. …”
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Molecular detection of Escherichia coli from ovine aborted fetuses in Mosul city, Iraq by Aamer Y. Al-Chalaby, Omer K. Alhankawe, Balsam Y. Rasheed

“…Between September 2023 and March 2024, a total of fifty swabs were collected from the stomach contents and placenta of twenty-five aborted fetuses. The swabs were cultured on selective media, and the isolates were characterized using biochemical tests and the Vitek2 system. …”
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Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women’s use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study by Uchechi Clara Opara, Peace Njideka Iheanacho, Pammla Petrucka

“…The theme of enabler yielded subthemes such as You are not woman enough; I want my placenta and Rising matriarchs. Conclusion Implicit and explicit cultural patterns significantly influence women’s use of maternal health services. …”
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The regulatory role of placental extracellular vesicle on trophoblast and endothelial cell functions by Kunfeng Bai, Kunfeng Bai, Xintong Li, Yanjie Guo, Ye Shang, Leqian Lin, Philip C. N. Chiu, Philip C. N. Chiu, Cheuk-Lun Lee

“…During pregnancy, EVs are secreted by the syncytiotrophoblast layer of the placenta villi, where they mediate the functions of resident leukocytes and invading extravillous trophoblasts (EVTs) in the decidua. …”
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Ultrasound Presentation of a Disseminated Fetal and Neonatal Rhabdoid Tumor by Yolaine Joueidi, Aline Rousselin, Céline Rozel, Philippe Loget, Dominique Ranchere Vince, Sylvie Odent, Franck Bourdeaut, Vincent Lavoue, Maela Le Lous

“…Pathological analysis of the placenta showed a rhabdoid tumor invading both fetal and maternal compartments. …”
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