Fetal macrophages assist in the repair of ruptured amnion through the induction of epithelial-mesenchymal transition
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DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.abi5453
Abstract: The premature rupture of the amniotic sac, a condition referred to as a preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (pPROM), is a leading cause of preterm birth. In some cases, these ruptured membranes heal spontaneously. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: amniotic sac; amnion; epithelial cells; rupture ... See more keywords
Fetal Macrophages Exposed to Salmonella Antigens Elicit Protective Immunity Against Overwhelming Salmonella Challenge in A Murine Model
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9030245
Abstract: Despite the evidence for fetal immunization following maternal infection, it remained a mystery how the fetal immune system was primed by vertically-transmitted pathogens or microbial antigens, especially before its full maturation. We previously demonstrated the… read more here.
Keywords: immunity; salmonella; salmonella challenge; fetal macrophages ... See more keywords