Uterine Natural Killer Cells: A Rising Star in Human Pregnancy Regulation

Uterine natural killer (uNK) cells are an immune subset located in the uterus. uNK cells have distinct tissue-specific characteristics compared to their counterparts in peripheral blood and lymphoid organs. Based on their location and the pregnancy status of the host, uNK cells are classified as end...

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Main Authors: Min Xie, Yan Li, Yi-Zi Meng, Peng Xu, Yong-Guang Yang, Shuai Dong, Jin He, Zheng Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.918550/full