What is the role of regulatory T cells in the success of implantation and early pregnancy?

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Published in J Assist Reprod Genet on September 01, 2007

Authors

Shigeru Saito1, Tomoko Shima, Akitoshi Nakashima, Arihiro Shiozaki, Mika Ito, Yasushi Sasaki

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan. s30saito@med.u-toyama.ac.jp

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