The immunological role of the placenta in the adaptive relationship between mother and fetus in the dynamics of pregnancy

Abstract

The concept of a mother-fetus immunological system is a bidirectional relationship in which, on the one hand, fetal antigens are represented. On the other hand, they are recognized by maternal antibodies. The placenta is the barrier through which information is exchanged between two interconnected organisms. The authors consider the role of this organ in adaptation relationships at different stages of pregnancy. The descriptive-analytical method is conducted to meet the aim of the study. Based on the results, the need to monitor the main placental proteins of a woman was noted, which allows controlling the placenta's malfunction, which, in turn, is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality.