Cytokines in the perinatal period – Part II

Highlights • The complexity of cytokine function is highlighted in normal and pathologic conditions of pregnancy. • Cytokine biology is key to understanding the pathophysiology of pregnancy-specific diseases. • Many diseases of pregnancy are characterized by a pro-inflammatory state. • Anesthetic ag...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2016-05, Vol.26, p.48-58
Hauptverfasser:	Chau, A, Markley, J.C, Juang, J, Tsen, L.C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abortion, Habitual - immunology Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Cytokines - blood Diabetes, Gestational - immunology Female Humans Obstetrics and Gynecology Pre-Eclampsia - immunology Pregnancy Premature Birth - immunology
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • The complexity of cytokine function is highlighted in normal and pathologic conditions of pregnancy. • Cytokine biology is key to understanding the pathophysiology of pregnancy-specific diseases. • Many diseases of pregnancy are characterized by a pro-inflammatory state. • Anesthetic agents and techniques influence cytokine expression in pregnancy.
ISSN:	0959-289X 1532-3374
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijoa.2015.12.006