Abstract

The human placenta plays a crucial part during conception of another human life. Through this time the placenta forms and grows along with the fetus and removed after the birth of the child. The human placenta is rich in proteins and other nutrients required for the growth of the fetus is now discarded. The proteins present in the placenta is studied by extracting proteins from the spongy tissue or by growing the cells in culture media. Use of appropriate technique is also essential in case of diagnosis of pathological condition or to use these proteins as potent drug. This paper reviews the basic components of the placenta and proteomic techniques used in various studies for normal and pathological conditions in the human placenta.

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