Apoptosis in the Chorion Laeve of Term Patients With Histologic Chorioamnionitis

Objective: The balance between cell survival and cell death (apoptosis) is critical during development and may affect organ function. Apoptosis is accelerated in the presence of infection and inflammation in a variety of organ systems. The objective of this investigation was to determine if apoptosi...

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Main Authors: A. P. Murtha, R. Auten, W. N. P. Herbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2002-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S106474490200008X