Low levels of circulating T-regulatory lymphocytes and short cervical length are associated with preterm labor
M Koucký, K Malíčková, T Cindrova-Davies… - Journal of reproductive …, 2014 - Elsevier
Recent discoveries suggest that T-regulatory lymphocytes (Treg) might play an important
role in the pathophysiology of preterm labor. The aim of this study was to assess the
relationship among the levels of maternal circulating Treg cells, uterine cervical length, and
the risk of preterm labor. Sixty women with regular contractions and/or cervical
incompetence at 24–32 weeks' gestation were recruited into a prospective study. Each
patient underwent transvaginal ultrasound examination of the cervical length, and regulatory …
role in the pathophysiology of preterm labor. The aim of this study was to assess the
relationship among the levels of maternal circulating Treg cells, uterine cervical length, and
the risk of preterm labor. Sixty women with regular contractions and/or cervical
incompetence at 24–32 weeks' gestation were recruited into a prospective study. Each
patient underwent transvaginal ultrasound examination of the cervical length, and regulatory …
