syncytiotrophoblast cell report

I. Related cell sub types

II. Gene markers

Gene
Number of
supported studies
Average coverage
Other major groups
(express this gene)
Other cell types
(express this gene)

III. Associated gene sets

No associated gene sets found.

IV. Literature review

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Cell type namesyncytiotrophoblast cell
Synonymssyncytial trophoblast cell
syncytiotrophoblastic cell
DescriptionA cell from the outer syncytial layer of the trophoblast of an early mammalian embryo, directly associated with the maternal blood supply. It secretes hCG in order to maintain progesterone secretion and sustain a pregnancy.
ParentCL_0002242