Review Article

PPAR Signaling in Placental Development and Function

Figure 3

Schematic representation of the Ppard-null phenotype. (a) WT placenta (similar to Figure 2(a)). (b) Ppard-null placenta. Hr: hemorrhage; for all other abbreviations see the legend for Figure 2. Notable differences include smaller and discontinuous giant cells, reduced size of the entire placenta and loosening of its attachment to the decidua, and sporadic severe hemorrhages at various locations in or around the placenta.
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