Mast cells as novel mediators of reproductive processes

The relationship between mast cells (MCs) and pregnancy is a controversially discussed topic. The presence and quantitative distribution of mast cells in the reproductive tract was confirmed in different species. A phase-dependent oscillation of mast cells during the hormonal regulated oestrous cycl...

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Main Authors: Katja eWoidacki, Federico eJensen, Ana Claudia Zenclussen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2013.00029/full