Inflammation and Cell Maturation in Preterm Delivery Placentas - in Vitro and in Vivo Effect of Progesterone

Inflammation and Cell Maturation in Preterm Delivery Placentas - in Vitro and in Vivo Effect of Progesterone

The aim of this study is to investigate the In Vitro and In Vivo effect of progesterone on immature myeloid cells (IMC), inflammation characteristics and maturation into dendritic cells (DC).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Placentas from term and preterm deliveries
• Singleton pregnancy
• Consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancies with obstetric complications
• Multiple gestation
• Maternal illness or fetal malformation known pre-delivery