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01-06-2007 | Review

UNK cells: their role in tissue re-modelling and preeclampsia

Authors: Jianhong Zhang, Zhigang Tian

Published in: Seminars in Immunopathology | Issue 2/2007

Abstract

In different species of mammal, uterine natural killer (uNK) cells are massively recruited and presented at the fetal maternal interface with a spatio-temporal pattern, and regarded as a constructive element to support reproductive development. Recent insights highlight the uNK cells activation, function and interaction with local compartments, which all contribute to the initiation of vascular structural changes. New trends of uNK cells research will benefit the diagnosis, management and test treatment strategy of preeclampsia. Furthermore, we suggest that more efforts and specific studies are needed to further explore the role of uNK cells at the unique micro-environment.

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Title: UNK cells: their role in tissue re-modelling and preeclampsia
Authors: Jianhong Zhang
Zhigang Tian
Publication date: 01-06-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Seminars in Immunopathology / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1863-2297
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2300
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00281-007-0068-1

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Valvular Heart Disease Video

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Year in Review: Heart failure and cardiomyopathies

Heart Failure Video

Watch this official video from ACC.24. Dr. Biykem Bozkurt discusses last year's major advances in heart failure and cardiomyopathies.

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Year in Review: Heart failure and cardiomyopathies

Heart Failure Video

Watch this official video from ACC.24. Dr. Biykem Bozkurt discusses last year's major advances in heart failure and cardiomyopathies.

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Semaglutide benefits people with type 2 diabetes and obesity-related heart failure

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Incentivised to exercise

11-04-2024 Lifestyle Modifications News

New intervention for STEMI-related cardiogenic shock

10-04-2024 Myocardial Infarction News

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