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Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 280: R1116-R1122, 2001;
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Vol. 280, Issue 4, R1116-R1122, April 2001

The functional regeneration of syncytiotrophoblast in cultured explants of term placenta

C. M. Simán1, C. P. Sibley1, C. J. P. Jones2, M. A. Turner1, and S. L. Greenwood1

1 Academic Units of Child Health and 2 Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Manchester, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester M13 0JH, United Kingdom

We have investigated the functional characteristics of term human placental villous explants kept in long-term (7-11 days) culture. Fragments of placental villous tissue (~5-10 mg wet wt) were cultured in supplemented CMRL-1066 culture medium for up to 11 days. After the first day of culture, the syncytiotrophoblast appeared vacuolated and eventually degenerated. However, a new syncytiotrophoblast developed by day 4, being indistinguishable from that of a fresh placenta by 11 days. Release of human chorionic gonadotrophin increased and activity of lactate dehydrogenase in culture medium decreased with culture time. Transport variables were measured over the first 7 days of culture. Basal 86Rb efflux was reduced with time in culture and was inhibited by Ba2+, suggesting the efflux was mediated by K+ channels. At all stages of culture, 86Rb efflux was stimulated by ATP, hyposmotic medium, and ANG II. A complex pattern of efflux changes with culture time and type of stimulator was observed, suggesting that several compartments of the tissue contributed to stimulated efflux. This culture system provides opportunities for studies of chronic regulation of placental function.

explant culture; potassium transport; angiotensin II; adenosine 5'-triphosphate; osmolality


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