Tolerance of the fetus by the maternal immune system: role of inflammatory mediators at the feto-maternal interface

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The adaptive immune system of placental mammals has evolved to tolerate the fetus. Rejection of the fetus by adaptive immune responses is therefore a rare event, with abortion being caused more frequently by inflammation in the placenta. This review will cover re...

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Main Authors: Verbeke Philippe, Caucheteux Stéphane M, Kanellopoulos-Langevin Colette, Ojcius David M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-12-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/1/1/121