[Immunologic processes in human placenta and their role in antiviral resistance. I. Virus infections of the uterus. Nonspecific antiviral immunity]

E Broniarek ¹

1. Zakład Immunologii Chorób Zakaźnych Instytutu Immunologii i Terapii DoświadczalnejPAN im. L. Hirszfelda, Wrocławiu.

Published:

GICID: 01.3001.0000.2843

Available language versions: en pl

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1994; 48 (3)

Abstract

This paper deals with the viral infections of the fetus and properties of the human placenta acting as an immunological and anatomic barrier. Natural immunity, discussed in this chapter, regards to two principal mechanisms of immunity against viruses: production of IFN and natural cytotoxicity.