Fetal and maternal NLRP3 signaling is required for preterm labor and birth
Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. One of every 4 preterm neonates is born to a mother with intra-amniotic inflammation driven by invading bacteria. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this hostile immune response remain unclear. Here, we used...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2022-08-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.158238 |