Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in preterm and term pregnancy, parturition, and intra-amniotic infection

Objective: To determine the sources of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in amniotic fluid and to examine its relation to labor and clinically diagnosed intra-amniotic infection. Methods: We assessed G-CSF and G-CSF receptor expression in placentas ( n = 50) from 5–40 weeks’ gestation, a...

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