Immune Cells in the Placental Villi Contribute to Intra-amniotic Inflammation

Intra-amniotic (IA) inflammation is associated with significant morbidities for both the mother and the fetus. Prior studies have illustrated many of the effects of IA inflammation on the uterine lining (decidua) and membranous layers of the placenta at the fetal–maternal interface. However, much le...

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Main Authors: Jessica M. Toothaker, Pietro Presicce, Monica Cappelletti, Stephanie F. Stras, Collin C. McCourt, Claire A. Chougnet, Suhas G. Kallapur, Liza Konnikova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2020.00866/full