Role of cytokine signaling in group B Streptococcus-stimulated expression of human beta defensin-2 in human extraplacental membranes.

American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology

Boldenow, E;Hogan, KA;Chames, MC;Aronoff, DM;Xi, C;Loch-Caruso, R;

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. We tested the hypothesis that the choriodecidua plays a role in GBS-stimulated human beta defensin(HBD)-2 increases in amnion cells through a secreted factor of choriodecidual origin.

PubMed ID: 25263616

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Role of cytokine signaling in group B Streptococcus-stimulated expression of human beta defensin-2 in human extraplacental membranes.