Antimicrobial Activity of Human Fetal Membranes: From Biological Function to Clinical Use

The fetal membranes provide a supportive environment for the growing embryo and later fetus. Due to their versatile properties, the use of fetal membranes in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is increasing in recent years. Moreover, as microbial infections present a crucial complication i...

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Main Authors: Taja Železnik Ramuta, Tina Šket, Marjanca Starčič Erjavec, Mateja Erdani Kreft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2021.691522/full