Meta-Analysis of Maternal and Fetal Transcriptomic Data Elucidates the Role of Adaptive and Innate Immunity in Preterm Birth

Meta-Analysis of Maternal and Fetal Transcriptomic Data Elucidates the Role of Adaptive and Innate Immunity in Preterm Birth

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of newborn deaths around the world. Spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) accounts for two-thirds of all PTBs; however, there remains an unmet need of detecting and preventing sPTB. Although the dysregulation of the immune system has been implicated in various stu...

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Main Authors: Bianca Vora, Aolin Wang, Idit Kosti, Hongtai Huang, Ishan Paranjpe, Tracey J. Woodruff, Tippi MacKenzie, Marina Sirota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
preterm birth
meta-analysis
transcriptomics
immunology
pregnancy
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.00993/full

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