"Chorion" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The outermost extra-embryonic membrane surrounding the developing embryo. In REPTILES and BIRDS, it adheres to the shell and allows exchange of gases between the egg and its environment. In MAMMALS, the chorion evolves into the fetal contribution of the PLACENTA.
| Descriptor ID |
D002823
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A10.615.284.473 A16.254.750.473
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chorion" by people in Profiles.
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Proteomic Analysis and Cell Viability of Nine Amnion, Chorion, Umbilical Cord, and Amniotic Fluid-Derived Products. Cartilage. 2021 12; 13(2_suppl):495S-507S.
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Amniotic Tissue Modulation of Knee Pain-A Focus on Osteoarthritis. J Knee Surg. 2019 Jan; 32(1):26-36.