Transplacental and Breast Milk Transfer of IgG1 Are Both Required for Prolonged Protection of Offspring Against Influenza A Infection
The immune system during pregnancy teeters between maintaining fetal tolerance and providing protection against pathogens. Due to this delicate balance, pregnant women and their offspring often have increased susceptibilities to infection. During the first year of life, infant immunity against infec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-02-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.823207/full |