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Abstract
Fertile female cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) were actively immunized against human pregnancy-specific beta 1-glycoprotein (SP1). Native SP1 as well as chemically modified derivatives of SP1 served as antigens. The effect of the immunization on reproduction in these animals was investigated. The immunized monkeys showed a significant reduction in fertility: the conception rate in these animals was only slightly reduced when compared with the controls; but in the immunized monkeys pregnancy often resulted in abortion. The possibility of using immunization against SP1 as a contraceptive method in man is discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Abortifacient Agents; Abortion, Drug Induced; Abortion, Induced; Abortion, Spontaneous; Animals, Laboratory; Antibodies; Biology; Clinical Research; Contraception; Contraception, Immunological; Contraceptive Effectiveness; Diseases; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Immunity; Immunoglobulin Alterations; Immunologic Factors; Physiology; Pregnancy Complications; Research Methodology; Use-effectiveness
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Year: 1976 PMID: 827272 DOI: 10.1007/BF00667024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Gynakol ISSN: 0003-9128