Regulatory T cells improve pregnancy rate in RIF patients after additional IVIG treatment

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Authors

Majid Ahmadi · Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Samaneh Abdolmohammadi‐Vahid · Regenerative Medicine Institute

Mahnaz Ghaebi · Regenerative Medicine Institute

Leili Aghebati‐Maleki · Institute of Immunology

Sanam Dolati · Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Laya Farzadi · Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Aliyeh Ghasemzadeh

Abstract

RIF: repeated implantation failure; IVIG: intravenous immunoglobulin; Th17: T helper 17; Treg: T regulatory; NK cells: natural killer cells; PCR: polymerase chain reaction; ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; RORγt: RAR-related orphan receptor gamma; Foxp3: forkhead box protein P3; IL-17: interleukin-17; LMWH: low-molecular weight heparin; dNK: decidual NK cells.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive System and Pregnancy Immune Cell Function and Interaction Pregnancy and Medication Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine

Volume 63, Issue 6, pp. 350-359

DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2017.1390007

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