Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 85, Issue 1 , Pages 106-111 , May 2010

The a2 isoform of vacuolar ATPase is a modulator of implantation and feto-maternal immune tolerance in early pregnancy

Received 26 August 2009 ,Revised 22 October 2009 ,Accepted 27 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2009.10.010

Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 85, Issue 1 , Pages 106-111 , May 2010

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