Visualization of the maternal immune system at the maternal-fetal interface

Author(s):
Krop, J.
Published
2023
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

In this thesis the aim was to study immune cell interactions at the maternal-fetal interface to understand the role for immune cells during healthy pregnancy development an pregnancy complications. Specifically in cases of recurrent pregnancy loss and chronic histiocytic intervillositis.

PregnancyImmune systemPlacentaMaternal-fetal interfaceMacrophagesTregsChronic hystiocytic intervillositisRecurrent Pregnancy Loss
Defense date
2023-09-06
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Claas, F.H.J.
Advisor(s)
Heidt, S.; Eikmans, M.
Committee member(s)
Heemskerk, M.H.M.; Colucci, F.; Markert, U.R.; Molen, R.G. van der
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3638824
ISBN(s)
9789493278561

Funding

Sponsorship
Financial support for the printing of this theses was provided by GenDx and Standard Biotools