Immunological mechanisms in the maintenance of pregnancy
Lawrence, R.; Church, J.A.; Richards, W.; Borzy, M.
Annals of Allergy 44(3): 166-173
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4738 PMID: 6153874 Document Number: 159988
Mmammalian pregnancy involves prolonged, intimate interactions between genetically dissimilar organisms. This dissimilarity evokes an immunological response in the gravida which promotes placental implantation and fetal viability. The nature of the immunological reactions, the factors moderating these responses and the signficance of abnormalities in the responses are discussed.