Host defense during pregnancy: Neutrophil chemotaxis and adherence
Krause P, Ingardia C, Pontius L, Malech H, LoBello T, Maderazo E. Host defense during pregnancy: Neutrophil chemotaxis and adherence. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1987, 157: 274-280. PMID: 3618673, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(87)80150-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotaxisPregnant womenLeukocyte chemotaxisThird trimesterLeukocyte adherenceNonpregnant control subjectsIncidence of infectionMonths post partumPolymorphonuclear leukocyte adherenceNylon wool columnsMicropore filter assaysHumoral defectsFirst trimesterAutoimmune diseasesControl subjectsImmunologic functionPostpartum periodNeutrophil chemotaxisPregnancyWool columnsHost defensePost partumTrimesterNeutrophil motilityWomen