Scientists in the UK discover protein which helps embryos stick to the womb, prevent miscarriage

Q.  Scientists in the UK have discovered a protein which can prevent miscarriage. What is it called?
- Published on 16 May 16

a. Syncytin-1
b. Syncytin-2
c. Syncytin-3
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Syncytin-1
 
UK scientists have discovered a protein which helps embryos to stick to the womb- this also improves treatment for recurrent miscarriage and pre-enclampsia characterised by high blood pressure
  • University of Sheffield researchers showed that a protein called Syncytin-1, the result of viral infection of primate ancestors 25 million years ago, secreted on the surface of the developing embryo before it implants within the womb
  • The protein plays a vital role in embryo attachment and placenta formation

Related Content

➨ Post your comment / Share knowledge


Enter the code shown above:

(Note: If you cannot read the numbers in the above image, reload the page to generate a new one.)
▲