Changes in mediators of pro-cell growth, senescence, and inflammation during murine gestation.
Narmada LavuSamantha Sheller-MillerTalar KechichianSamir CayenneElizabeth A BonneyRamkumar MenonPublished in: American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) (2020)
Mouse fetal membranes showed a progressive senescence marker increase coincided with downregulation of cell growth factors. Development of senescence is associated with inflammation. Senescence-associated changes are natural and physiologic and indicative of fetal membranes' readiness for parturition.