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Immunosuppressive therapy with tacrolimus is a potential drug candidate for the prevention of unexplained or preeclamptic stillbirths with Th1-dominant immune states: a case series of five patients

Michi Hisanoa Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Koji Nakagawab Center for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation Research, Sugiyama Clinic Shinjuku, Tokyo, JapanView further author information
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Tomo Suzukia Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, JapanView further author information
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Rikikazu Sugiyamab Center for Reproductive Medicine and Implantation Research, Sugiyama Clinic Shinjuku, Tokyo, JapanView further author information
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Koushi Yamaguchia Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, JapanView further author information
Article: 2258254 | Received 13 Dec 2021, Accepted 07 Sep 2023, Published online: 13 Sep 2023

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