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Specific subsets of immune cells in human decidua differ between normal pregnancy and preeclampsia - a prospective observational study
23 Nov 2009
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Changes in the balance of decidual leucocyte populations may lead to an unfavourable uterine microenvironment which may be associated with the development of preeclampsia (PE). In this study, we therefore investigated the leucocyte subpopulations in decidual tissues of 33 women with preeclampsia and 66 control patients. METHODS: Decidua was either obtained via curettage during cesarean section or...
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