Hofbauer Cells: Their Role in Healthy and Complicated Pregnancy
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.02628
Abstract: Hofbauer cells are placental villous macrophages of fetal origin that are present throughout pregnancy. Although Hofbauer cell populations are antigenically and morphologically heterogeneous, their epigenetic, antigenic, and functional profiles most closely resemble alternatively activated macrophages… read more here.
Keywords: hofbauer; pregnancy; hofbauer cells; role healthy ... See more keywords
Placental Macrophage (Hofbauer Cell) Responses to Infection During Pregnancy: A Systematic Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.756035
Abstract: Background Congenital infection of the fetus via trans-placental passage of pathogens can result in severe morbidity and mortality. Even without transmission to the fetus, infection of the placenta itself is associated with pregnancy complications including… read more here.
Keywords: review; hofbauer; pregnancy; infection ... See more keywords