The interleukin 1 (IL-1) system in the uteroplacental complex of a cartilaginous fish, the smoothhound shark, Mustelus canis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cartilaginous fish are the oldest extant jawed vertebrates and the oldest line to have placentae. Their pivotal evolutionary position makes them attractive models to investigate the mechanisms involved in the maternal-fetal interaction. This study describes the t...

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Main Authors: Hamlett William C, Bigliardi Elisa, Paulesu Luana, Cateni Chiara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-02-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.RBEj.com/content/1/1/25