Definitive class I human leukocyte antigen expression in gestational placentation: <scp>HLA</scp> ‐F, <scp>HLA</scp> ‐E, <scp>HLA</scp> ‐C, and <scp>HLA</scp> ‐G in extravillous trophoblast invasion on placentation, pregnancy, and parturition

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PROBLEM: The extravillous trophoblasts (EVT) express HLA-C and HLA-G, but HLA-E and HLA-F are the subject of conflicting reports. In this study, we define the HLA expression profile during active EVT placental implantation, pregnancy development, and parturition. METHOD OF STUDY: Immunohistochemistry, q-PCR, and Western blot were used to investigate HLA-C, HLA-E, and HLA-F placental expression across gestation...