Recognition of Trophoblast HLA Class I Molecules by Decidual NK Cell Receptors—A Review

During placentation the extravillous trophoblast (EVT) cells migrate through the decidua towards the maternal spiral arteries. The walls of the arteries are then destroyed by trophoblast resulting in an increased blood flow to the fetus. These EVT express HLA-G, HLA-E and HLA-C, an unusual combinati...

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