Spatiotemporal patterns of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (Mif) expression in the mouse placenta

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) has special pro-inflammatory roles, affecting the functions of macrophages and lymphocytes and counter-regulating the effects of glucocorticoids on the immune response. The conspicuous exp...

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Main Authors: Paulesu Luana, Ietta Francesca, Ferro Eloisa AV, Hoshida Mara S, Faria Miriam R, Bevilacqua Estela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/95