IFPA Meeting 2011 workshop report III: Placental immunology; epigenetic and microRNA-dependent gene regulation; comparative placentation; trophoblast differentiation; stem cells (original) (raw)

The IFPA Meeting 2011 workshop focused on key topics in placental biology, including placental immunology, epigenetics, trophoblast differentiation, stem cells, and comparative placentation. Presentations highlighted the immune challenges presented by placentation, the role of placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells in inflammation and angiogenesis, and the evolutionary complexity of trophoblast stem cells across different species. Findings suggested that human placental mesenchymal stem cells are rich in cytokines and growth factors, potentially influencing placental health and pathology, particularly in conditions like pre-eclampsia, warranting further exploration in stem cell and placental biology research.