Inflammation, NK cells and implantation: friend and foe (the good, the bad and the ugly?): replacing placental viviparity in an evolutionary perspective

G. Chaouat, Gérard Chaouat
Journal of reproductive immunology · 2013 · vol. 97(1) , pp. 2–13 · doi:10.1016/j.jri.2012.10.009 · PMID:23347505 · W2109208786
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This paper reviews the dual role of inflammation and NK cells in placental implantation, discussing their positive contributions to pregnancy establishment and their negative consequences that can lead to pregnancy failure.

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endometriosis

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Biological Evolution Embryo Implantation Endometriosis Killer Cells, Natural Placenta Viviparity, Nonmammalian Animals Embryo Implantation Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Immune Tolerance Inflammation Inflammation Killer Cells, Natural Placenta Pregnancy Pregnancy Th1-Th2 Balance

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