The immunoglobulin, very similar to IVIg, that is given to Rh negative women carrying Rh positive infants to prevent her body from developing an immunity against the babies red blood cells.

These are chemicals on cell surfaces (Proteins or Phospholipids) that enable cells to stick or bind together. These are important on the surface of placental cells to allow them to attach to the uteru [..]

This is the product of a gene. The gene contains information for the DQ molecule or antenna. Once the antenna or molecule is expressed on the cell surface, it is called an Allele or an antigen.

Any substance that induces an allergy (mold, grasses, antibiotics, etc.).

This is a condition that involve an immunity in the body against a variety of things that can come into the body including grasses, pollens, molds, etc. The immunity that results is a special one invo [..]

An antibody in an individual that is directed against another individual of the same species. Blocking antibodies produced during pregnancy are antibodies of this type.

This is the chemical that induces the immune response in the woman during pregnancy. The alloantigen is provided by the father to the baby’s placenta.

A condition characterized by a specific antibody reaction to another human being. Recognition is usually mediated by small polypeptide chains on the cell membrane. Rh sensitivity is set up by this typ [..]

A procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid (fluid around the baby) is removed through a needle from the fluid filled sac, in which the baby is living. It is done at about 16 weeks of pregna [..]

This test checks for problems similar to lupus and rheumatoid arthritis or other similar immunological diseases which are associated with pregnancy losses or infertility. This test becomes weakly posi [..]