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The expression of adhesion molecules by endothelial cells (EC) of early human decidua was studied with monoclonal antibodies and the immunoperoxidase technique. Although E-selectin, INCAM-110 and VCAM-1 were poorly detected on decidual EC, ICAM-1, P-selectin and DR antigens were highly expressed by these cells, some of which showed high endothelial venule-like morphology. Our results suggest that decidual EC are activated, and are probably involved in the active recruitment of leucocytes.
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Tortosa, C.G., Vargas, M.L., Cámara, M. et al. Expression of adhesion molecules by endothelial cells of early human decidua. Vichows Archiv A Pathol Anat 423, 287–290 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01606892
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