| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3440457 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The amnion produces potent natural antimicrobials that may help protect the pregnancy from infection. HBD2 production is dramatically upregulated by the labor-associated inflammatory cytokine IL-1β.
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Authors
Sarah J. MBChB, Rodney W. PhD, Simon C. PhD, Andrew A. MD,