Review Article

Oxidative Stress in Placenta: Health and Diseases

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Therapies for OS-related disorders. Placentation and OS are closely interrelated. OS induced apoptosis may destroy normal placentation. At the same time, apoptosis and autophagy are maintained in a delicate balance, although the exact relationship between autophagy and placentation needs further verification. Chemicals or drugs with the potential to rescue pregnancy-related pathologies are listed. Some of them may have overlapping effects.