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. 2020 Jun 15;21(12):4264. doi: 10.3390/ijms21124264

Figure 3.

Figure 3

Exosomes contribute to fetal-maternal communication. Exosomes are exchanged between maternal and embryonic tissues to facilitate implantation and development of the embryo, adapting the maternal organism for pregnancy by suppressing immune responses and guaranteeing nutritional supply. Exosomes can also contribute to pregnancy complications and might be used as biomarkers. EV, extracellular vesicles; PE, preeclampsia; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus.