Trophoblast Research, Vol. 12: The Maternal Fetal Interface

Book info: Trophoblast Research, Vol. 12: The Maternal Fetal Interface (Hardcover, 456 pages) – University of Rochester Press, 1998. Language: English.

The 29 papers contained in this volume look closely at various aspects of what is termed, "The Maternal-Fetal Interface," as it relates to the latest research in placental science. A substantial section of the book is devoted to the troublesome question of vertical transmission of infectious agents: namely, the HIV-1 virus. However, other sections of the volume examine related issues such as drug and toxin transfer across the term placenta and the diversity of placental types and how this can affect a placenta's effectiveness as a barrier. Anthony Carter is at the University of Odense, Denmark Vibeke Dantzer is at the University of Copenhagen, DenmarkThomas Jansson is at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden Editorial Reviews About the Author Anthony Carter is at the University of Odense, Denmark; Vibeke Dantzer is at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Thomas Jansson is at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden