Immunologic aspects of pre-eclampsia.
It has been suggested by a number of investigators that immune reactions of the mother against antigens of her conceptus contribute to the development of pre-eclampsia. Evidence for and against this hypothesis is reviewed and the possible clinical implications are discussed.
D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000906:Antibodies; D000937:Antigen-Antibody Reactions; D000941:Antigens; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005260:Female; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D010298:Parity; D010920:Placenta / Q000276:immunology; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy
D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000906:Antibodies; D000941:Antigens; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens