UID:
almafu_9958105617402883
Format:
1 online resource (219 p.)
ISBN:
1-280-51373-X
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9786610513734
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1-4237-9679-9
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3-318-01233-5
Series Statement:
Chemical immunology and allergy, v. 88
Content:
Infertility is an increasing problem in many societies. The success rate of assisted reproduction is still below 30%, although the treatments and techniques have improved continuously. An important but often underestimated aspect of fertility and infertility is the immunology of gametes and the early embryo. Sperm is a potential target for autoimmunity in men and alloimmunity in women, but physiologically, such immunoreactions do not occur. Although the preimplantation embryo is semiallogeneic to the mother, no destructive reaction occurs but her uterus prepares a unique, finely balanced immun
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; Contents; Preface; Immunology of the Male Reproductive System, Male Infertility and Contraception; Implantation, Female Infertility, IVF, Contraception; Aspects of Allergy and Autoimmunity Before and During Pregnancy; Immunoregulation of Trophoblast Invasion; Author Index; Subject Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 3-8055-7951-9
Language:
English
