HLA-G suppresses proliferation of CD4(+) T-lymphocytes.
HLA-G is a non-classical MHC class 1 molecule, expressed primarily on human foetal trophoblast cells, which exhibits almost no genetic polymorphism. Because of these unusual features, HLA-G has been suggested to help prevent maternal immune attack of the semi-allogeneic foetus. The aim of these expe...
Main Authors: | Bainbridge, DR, Ellis, SA, Sargent, I |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2000
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