The immunomodulatory role of syncytiotrophoblast microvesicles.

Immune adaptation is a critical component of successful pregnancy. Of primary importance is the modification of cytokine production upon immune activation. With the discovery that normal pregnancy itself is a pro-inflammatory state, it was recognised that the classical Th1/Th2 cytokine paradigm, wit...

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Main Authors: Southcombe, J, Tannetta, D, Redman, C, Sargent, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011