Complement activation and regulation in preeclamptic placenta

Complement activation and regulation in preeclamptic placenta

Preeclampsia (PE) is a common disorder of pregnancy originating in the placenta. We examined whether excessive activation or poor regulation of the complement system at the maternal-fetal interface could contribute to the development of PE. Location and occurrence of complement components and regula...

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Main Authors: A. Inkeri eLokki, Jenni eHeikkinen-Eloranta, Hanna eJarva, Terhi eSaisto, Marja-Liisa eLokki, Hannele eLaivuori, Seppo eMeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Immunohistochemistry
Placenta
Pregnancy
innate immunity
complement
Preeclampsia
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2014.00312/full

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