Abundant perforin expression at the maternal-fetal interlace: guarding thesemiallogeneic transplant!

Authors
Rukavina, D Podack, ER
Citation
D. Rukavina et Er. Podack, Abundant perforin expression at the maternal-fetal interlace: guarding thesemiallogeneic transplant!, IMMUNOL TOD, 21(4), 2000, pp. 160-163
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY
ISSN journal
01675699 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
160 - 163
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5699(200004)21:4<160:APEATM>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The pregnant uterus harbors the highest concentration of perforin known to occur in any physiological or pathological condition. This cytolytic molecu le might therefore subserve an immune surveillance function protecting both mother and fetus.