Up-and-down immunity of pregnancy in humans [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
One part of the human placenta in early pregnancy is particularly important for local immunity: the decidua basalis, which is transformed endometrium located at the site of embryo implantation. This placental bed tissue contains both maternal uterine immune cells, including decidual natural killer (...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2017-07-01
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Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/6-1216/v1 |