Placental expression of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase.

Wien Med Wochenschr

Center for Molecular Medicine, Institute for Cell Biology, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

Published: May 2012

This review focuses on the placental expression of the tryptophan-degrading enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-1 (IDO1) and its potential roles, which may not only encompass immunosuppression and antimicrobial activity, but also vasodilation based on the endothelial expression on both sides of the feto-maternal interface.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10354-012-0082-3DOI Listing

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