Evolution of Maternofetal Transport of Immunoglobulins During Human Pregnancy

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Authors

K. H. Nicolaides · Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine

Abstract

Comparison of fetal and maternal levels of immunglobulines indicate that the human placenta during pregnancy develops a specific transport mechanism for IgG. There are differences for the four subclasses with preferential transfer of IgG1 while the slowest transfer is seen for IgG2.

Topics & Keywords

Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Blood groups and transfusion

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology

Volume 36, Issue 5, pp. 248-255

DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.1996.tb00172.x

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