The role of Hofbauer cells on the pathogenesis of early pregnancy loss

Karakaya, Y.; Ozer, E.

doi:10.1016/j.placenta.2013.10.010

The role of Hofbauer cells on the pathogenesis of early pregnancy loss

Karakaya Y. A., Ozer E.

PLACENTA, vol.34, no.12, pp.1211-1215, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 34 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.10.010
Journal Name: PLACENTA
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1211-1215
Keywords: Blighted ovum, Early pregnancy loss, Hofbauer cells, Missed abortion, Placental vascularization
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Hofbauer cells (HC) are the placental macrophages that play a significant role in many important placental events. The aim of this retrospective study is to investigate the role of HC in the pathogenesis of early pregnancy loss (EPL).