Role of Cytokine Signaling in Group B <i>Streptococcus</i>‐Stimulated Expression of Human Beta Defensin‐2 in Human Extraplacental Membranes

Abstract

Paracrine signaling involving IL-1 of choriodecidual origin is likely a critical driver for amnion HBD-2 increases in response to GBS infection of extraplacental membranes.