Cell ID: CL0000525

Cell Name: syncytiotrophoblast cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	9.4982
	Trophoblast	124.8019
	Trophoblast + Healthy	124.7549
	Decidua basalis + Healthy	91.6077
	Decidua basalis	91.6030
	Decidua + Healthy	52.0008
	Decidua	51.6919
	Placenta	44.7981
	Placenta + Healthy	24.8231
	Healthy	9.5546

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(Cell Significance Index is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers.)

Description: A cell from the outer syncytial layer of the trophoblast of an early mammalian embryo, directly associated with the maternal blood supply. It secretes hCG in order to maintain progesterone secretion and sustain a pregnancy.

Synonyms: syncytial trophoblast cell, syncytiotrophoblastic cell, plasmidotrophoblast cell, syntrophoblast cell