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CD1d and invariant NKT cells at the human maternal-fetal interface.

Authors :
Boyson, Jonathan E.
Rybalov, Basya
Koopman, Louise A.
Exley, Mark
Balk, Steven P.
Racke, Frederick K.
Schatz, Frederick
Masch, Rachel
Wilson, S. Brian
Strominger, Jack L.
Source :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America; 10/15/2002, Vol. 99 Issue 21, p13741, 6p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Investigates the presence of invariant CD1d-restricted natural killer T (iNKT) cells and their CD1d ligand at the human maternal-fetal interface. Characteristics of decidual iNKT cells; Demonstration of CD1d expression on fetal trophoblasts.

Subjects

Subjects :
KILLER cells
FETAL monitoring

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278424
Volume :
99
Issue :
21
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9878778
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.162491699