Characterization of Natural Killer Cells and Cytokines in Maternal Placenta and Fetus of Diabetic Mothers

The present study characterized natural killer cells and cytokines in diabetic mothers, their placenta, and fetus. In the maternal blood from the hyperglycemic groups, the CD16+CD56− NK cells increased, whereas that of CD16+CD56+ decreased in gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM] group. Cord blood fro...

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Main Authors: Cristiane de Castro Pernet Hara, Eduardo Luzía França, Danny Laura Gomes Fagundes, Adriele Ataides de Queiroz, Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge, Adenilda Cristina Honorio-França, Iracema de Mattos Paranhos Calderon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7154524