Figure 8.

Alcian Blue staining and Immunostaining to detect hyaluronic acid-binding protein (HABP): anterior part of the deep fascia of thigh: (A,C): 24 weeks; (B,D): 38 weeks. (*): deep fascia. The first part of the gestation is characterized, starting from the 24th week, by less dense and irregular connective tissue with HA distributed in a disorganized manner, whilst the second part of the gestation, from the 36th week, presented with a denser and compact connective tissue with HA distributed in an organized structure which tends to diminish in quantity.