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Decidual Stromal Cells as Regulators of T‐Cell Access to the Maternal–Fetal Interface
Author(s) -
Silasi Michelle,
Mor Gil
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
american journal of reproductive immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.071
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1600-0897
pISSN - 1046-7408
DOI - 10.1111/aji.12006
Subject(s) - decidua , stromal cell , autoimmunity , immune system , mechanism (biology) , immunology , uterus , biology , immune tolerance , fetus , pregnancy , microbiology and biotechnology , placenta , cancer research , endocrinology , genetics , philosophy , epistemology
A recent study in the journal Science offers insights into the mechanism behind feto‐maternal tolerance, as evidenced by changes in the immuno‐logical environment of the uterus and decidua. They also provide a rich area of research for the understanding of the regulation of the immune system in other complicated medical conditions, including cancer and pregnancies affected by infection or autoimmunity.