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