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Demonstration of Cells with IgG Receptor in Human Placenta
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1975
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Maternal ImmunizationEmbryologyHofbauer CellsDevelopmental BiologyIgg Surface ReceptorsImmunologyHematologyBlood CellAutoimmunityCord BloodImmunoglobulin EIgg ReceptorBlood MonocytesMedicineCell BiologyCell SignalingPlacental FunctionPlacental Development
The presence of two types of cells with IgG surface receptors was demonstrated in mature and immature human placentas. One type corresponded morphologically to the Hofbauer cells and the second to the blood monocytes. Transitional forms between monocytes and Hofbauer cells were also observed.