Alpha-defensins 1-3 release by dendritic cells is reduced by estrogen

• Main Authors: Sperling Rhoda (Author), Rodríguez-García Marta (Author), Escribese Maria M (Author), Engel Stephanie M (Author), Gallart Teresa (Author), Moran Thomas M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During pregnancy the immune system of the mother must protect any activation that may negatively affect the fetus. Changes in susceptibility to infection as well as resolution of some autoimmune disorders represent empirical evidence...