Previously hidden immune circuit in the uterus sheds light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure

Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the embryo must securely “land” and connect with the mother’s blood supply—a process guided by a specialized group of immune cells called uterine natural killer cells, or uNK cells.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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