Microparticles and immunomodulation in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia.

Cellular microparticles are ubiquitously shed from cell membranes or secreted as endocytic vesicles called exosomes. Shed microparticles are >/=100nm in size and are generated during apoptosis or necrosis. In contrast, exosomes are smaller (<100nm), express more limited protein content...

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Main Authors: Redman, C, Sargent, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007