Hofbauer cell
hofbauer cell
"A tissue-resident macrophage that is part of the placenta. A Hofbauer cell expresses high levels of growth factors and metalloproteinases that support vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, branching morphogenesis and tissue remodeling. A Hofbauer cell has a fetal origin, is found in the villous stroma, chorion, and amnion, and is present throughout pregnancy."