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Platelet Activating Factor and Conception
Author(s) -
Minhas B.S.,
Ripps B.A.,
Zhu Y.P.,
Kim H.N.,
Burwinkel T.H.,
Gleicher N.
Publication year - 1996
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/j.1600-0897.1996.tb00043.x
Subject(s) - platelet activating factor , pregnancy , platelet , function (biology) , embryo , human fertilization , biology , andrology , microbiology and biotechnology , gynecology , immunology , medicine , anatomy , genetics
PURPOSE: This review provides evidence for the involvement of platelet activating factor (PAF) in the several facets of pregnancy establishment. METHODS: A comprehensive literature review and new data. RESULTS: PAF has a role in spermatozoal function, fertilization, embryo development, and implantation. CONCLUSIONS: PAF is intimately involved in conception.