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MRL/MpJ-Fas(lpr) mice show abnormalities in ovarian function and morphology with the progression of autoimmune disease.
Autoimmunity - 1 Jan 2015
Otani Yuki, Ichii Osamu, Otsuka-Kanazawa Saori, Chihara Masataka, Nakamura Teppei, Kon Yasuhiro
Abstract excerpt
The immune system is known to affect reproductive function, and maternal-fetal immune tolerance is essential for a successful pregnancy. To investigate the relationship between autoimmune disease and female reproductive function, we performed a comparative analysis of the ovarian phenotypes for C57BL/6 mice, autoimmune disease-prone MRL/MpJ (MRL/+) mice and congenic MRL/MpJ-Fas(lpr) (MRL/lpr) mice harboring a...
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