Decreased tryptophan catabolism by placental indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in preeclampsia.

OBJECTIVE: Tryptophan degradation and depletion resulting from activation of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase is characteristic of inflammatory reactions and may control their intensity. Normal third-trimester pregnancy is characterized by a maternal systemic inflammatory response, which is more intense...

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Главные авторы: Kudo, Y, Boyd, C, Sargent, I, Redman, C
Формат: Journal article
Язык:English
Опубликовано: 2003

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