Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 57, Issue 1 , Pages 143-150 , October 2002

Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, immunosuppression and pregnancy

Received 8 January 2002 ,Revised 5 April 2002 ,Accepted 9 April 2002.

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Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 57, Issue 1 , Pages 143-150 , October 2002

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