Uterine Natural Killer Cells: Functional Distinctions and Influence on Pregnancy in Humans and Mice

Our understanding of development and function of natural killer (NK) cells has progressed significantly in recent years. However, exactly how uterine NK (uNK) cells develop and function is still unclear. To help investigators that are beginning to study tissue NK cells, we summarize in this review o...

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Main Authors: Francesco Colucci, Louise M. Gaynor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2017.00467/full