Crystal structure of HLA-G: a nonclassical MHC class I molecule expressed at the fetal–maternal interface

CS Clements, L Kjer-Nielsen… - Proceedings of the …, 2005 - National Acad Sciences
HLA-G is a nonclassical major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) molecule that is
primarily expressed at the fetal–maternal interface, where it is thought to play a role in …

Genetic factors in fetal growth restriction and miscarriage

H Yamada, F Sata, Y Saijo, R Kishi… - … in thrombosis and …, 2005 - thieme-connect.com
Recently, several investigations concerning disadvantageous genetic factors in human
reproduction have progressed. Inherited thrombophilia, such as factor V Leiden …

Modulation of HLA-G expression in human neural cells after neurotropic viral infections

M Lafon, C Prehaud, F Megret, M Lafage… - Journal of …, 2005 - Am Soc Microbiol
ABSTRACT HLA-G is a nonclassical human major histocompatibility complex class I
molecule. It may promote tolerance, leading to acceptance of the semiallogeneic fetus and …

HLA-E surface expression is independent of the availability of HLA class I signal sequence-derived peptides in human tumor cell lines

GL Palmisano, E Contardi, A Morabito… - Human immunology, 2005 - Elsevier
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-E is a nonclassic HLA class I molecule whose expression
at the cell surface of tumor cells might allow them to escape T-and natural killer (NK)-cell …

The soluble pool of HLA-G produced by human trophoblasts does not include detectable levels of the intron 4-containing HLA-G5 and HLA-G6 isoforms

A Blaschitz, H Juch, A Volz, H Hutter… - MHR: Basic science …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
In the context of implantation and pregnancy, several immunomodulating functions have
been attributed to the different HLA-G isoforms. Increasing attention is now being addressed …

A novel sandwich ELISA for α1 domain based detection of soluble HLA-G heavy chains

H Juch, A Blaschitz, C Daxböck, C Rueckert… - Journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
The detection of soluble human leukocyte antigen G (HLA-G) has been a technically
demanding task for several years now and various enzyme linked immunosorbent assay …

Soluble HLA-G isoforms: technical deficiencies lead to misinterpretations

JS Hunt, DE Geraghty - MHR: Basic science of reproductive …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
The recent report authored by Blaschitz et al.(in press) would lead the reader to believe that
human trophoblast cells cannot synthesize or secrete any of the soluble isoforms derived …

HLA-G5 expression by trophoblast cells: the facts

J LeMaoult, N Rouas-Freiss… - MHR: Basic science of …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
The non-classical HLA Class I molecule HLA-G was discovered at the fetal–maternal
interface, but over the past few years, the tissue distribution of HLA-G in normal tissues has …

β2-Microglobulin required for cell surface expression of blastocyst MHC

T Tanaka, T Ebata, A Tajima, K Kinoshita… - Biochemical and …, 2005 - Elsevier
Blastocyst MHC is a mouse MHC class Ib gene that is selectively expressed in blastocysts
and placenta like human HLA-G, which protect fetal trophoblasts and some tumor cells from …

The search for links between immunogenetic factors and recurrent miscarriage

J Karhukorpi - 2005 - oulurepo.oulu.fi
Successful pregnancy is characterized by a shift toward Th2 type immune response and
suppression of adaptive immune responses to ensure acceptance of the semi-allogenic fetal …