hCG stimulates angiogenic signals in lymphatic endothelial and circulating angiogenic cells

Angiogenesis and remodeling of the spiral arteries are essential for placental development and function (Damsky and Fisher, 1998, Red-Horse et al., 2006).

Source: Journal of Reproductive Immunology - February 23, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Andrea Schanz, Margarete Lukosz, Alexandra P. Hess, Dunja M. Baston-Büst, Jan S. Krüssel, Christian Heiss Source Type: research