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Author(s) -
Chiu, PCN,
Lam, KK,
Seppala, M,
Yeung, WSB,
Ng, EHY,
Lee, CL,
Lam, EYF,
Koistinen, H
Publication year - 2013
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.12124
Subject(s) - citation , library science , computer science
This journal suppl. entitled: Special Issue: Abstracts of the 14th International Symposium for Immunology of Reproduction, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA., 28 May-1 June 2013.Congress Theme: Building Bridges in Reproductive ImmunologyBACKGROUND: Glycodelin-A (GdA) is a glycoprotein abundant in the human secretory endometrium, decidua and amniotic fluid. Its concentration in the deciduas rises in early pregnancy, and peaks between 6 and 12th week of gestation. The most well studied role of GdA is its function as a regulator of immune cell function at the fetaomaternal interface. The glycosylation of GdA mediates its binding and therefore the biological functions. Macrophages represent the second major type of decidual leukocytes at the fetomaternal interface. Changes in macrophage number and activity are associated with fetal loss and …Link_to_subscribed_fulltex