The Relationship Between Regulatory T Cells (CD4+/CD25/ FOXP3) and Abnormal Lymphangiogenesis in the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia
Ana Mathew Introduction: Preeclampsia (PE) is the leading hypertensive disorder of pregnancy affecting approximately 5-10% of pregnant mothers. 1-3 Despite its prevalence, the exact mechanism causing PE remains elusive.3 In previous experimental models of PE, there has been evidence of deficiencies in regulatory T cell (Treg) counts leading to excessive…