Real-time RT-PCR results for genes associated with inflammation.

<p>Real-time RT-PCR results for genes associated with inflammation in the trophoblast layer of labor placenta. The data are reported as means ± SD with significant differences between the non-labor group and the labor group labeled with asterisks (*, <i>p</i><0.05) NL and L represent the non-labor and labor group, respectively (n=6).</p

A schematic illustration representing the action of CRH in the placenta.

<p>A schematic illustration of representing the central action of CRH in the placenta. A) High level of CRH stimulates or maintains PDGH activity and acts as a metabolic barrier preventing prostaglandins (PGs) from crossing into the deciduas and myometrium. B) Low levels of CRH do not stimulate or maintain PDGH activity. Therefore, PGs can cross into the deciduas and myometrium, where they cause uterine contraction and labor.</p

Process of laser capture microdissection.

<p>A, B, and C are sections of normal term placenta shown under laser capture microscope. A is a photograph showing chorionic villi with a laser spot (white arrow) in the middle. B is the same area showing trophoblasts (black arrows) affixed to the capture film by a laser pulse. C is the same area showing tissue left behind on the slide after laser capture of the trophoblast cells. D is an image of the cap with transfer film that was affixed to the trophoblasts (black arrows).</p

Real-time RT-PCR results.

<p>Graphic representations of real-time RT-PCR data for SIRT1, KAP1, CRH and FLT1. The data were normalized to 28S rRNA expression. The data are reported as means ± SD with significant differences between the non-labor group and the labor group labeled with asterisks (*, <i>p</i><0.05). NL and L represent non labor placenta and labor placenta, respectively (n=6).</p

H&E staining of villous placenta.

<p>This is a H&E stained slide of normal term placenta shown at 20X magnification. Arrows indicate trophoblast layer.</p

Visualization 1: In vivo photothermal treatment by the peritumoral injection of macrophages loaded with gold nanoshells

The xenograft tumor mass was illuminated using a NIR laser at an irradiance of 1 W/cm2 for 2 minutes Originally published in Biomedical Optics Express on 01 January 2016 (boe-7-1-185