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Footmarks of Innate Immunity in the Ovary and Cytokeratin-Positive Cells as Potential Dendritic Cells

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The concept of INIM force in the biology of the ovary will generate novel strategies in the treatment of ovarian disorders. As long as ovarian INIM is balanced, it is beneficial for a controlled inflammation and a coordinated remodeling of the periovulatory events.

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Spanel-Borowski, K. (2011). Clinical Perspectives. In: Footmarks of Innate Immunity in the Ovary and Cytokeratin-Positive Cells as Potential Dendritic Cells. Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology, vol 209. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16077-6_7

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