Interferons at the placental interface
Roberts, R.M.; Cross, J.C.; Farin, C.E.; Hansen, T.R.; Klemann, S.W.; Imakawa, K.
Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. Supplement 41: 63-74
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-3087 PMID: 2213717 Document Number: 355716
Recent progress on the molecular biology and biological activities of ovine trophoblast protein-1 (oTP-1) and bovine trophoblast protein-1 (bTP-1) is reviewed. The discovery that these compounds are interferons has raised questions regarding the mechanism by which interferon-like proteins might interact with the maternal system, and how the production of oTP-1 and bTP-1 might be controlled. The role of interferons in reproduction is considered.