Open access
Sep 2026
Fetal sex influences molecular regulation of human placental vascular development across gestation
Males experience elevated mortality and morbidity during the perinatal period and infancy; however, the biological origins of this vulnerability remain unclear. Emerging evidence suggests that sex-dependent placental development may contribute to differences in fetal growth and outcomes. Vascular networks are central t...
Madalena Corado, Luana Ferreira Afonso, Sofia P. Agostinho et al.
· bioRxiv · 0 citations