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The Origin of Amniotic Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes in the Mare

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    Abstract

    Contents The objective of this study was to investigate the presence and origin of polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMNLs) in the amniotic fluid of mares giving birth to healthy foals. Material from 25 mares was included. Amniotic fluid was collected during parturition before breakage of the amniotic vesicle. Manual microscopic cytologic evaluation was made on cytospin preparations after staining. PMNLs were found in all amniotic samples examined. The genomic DNA was extracted from 12 of the amniotic fluid samples and was genotyped. The results indicate that the PMNLs originate from the foetus.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)e88-e89
    JournalReproduction in Domestic Animals
    Volume48
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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