Role of 14-bp deletion/insertion polymorphism in exon 8 of the HLA-G gene in recurrent spontaneous abortion patients
Background: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-G belongs to the nonclassical Class I major histocompatibility complex, and is predominantly and specifically found on the extravillous cytotrophoblast cells of the placenta. HLA-G has been postulated as an important immunotolerant molecule in maintaining su...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jhrsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0974-1208;year=2011;volume=4;issue=3;spage=143;epage=146;aulast=Shankarkumar |