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Localization of the acid-stable proteinase inhibitor of human cervical mucus within the epithelium of the upper cervix was possible by indirect immunofluorescence.
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Supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Schi 86/5) and WHO, Geneva (Grants No. 76357) and No. 75080). Immunization of rabbit with HUSI-I was kindly performed by Dr N. Heimburger, Behring Werke AG, Marbuerg (Federal Republic of Germany). The skilful technical assistance of Miss I. Estelmann is acknowledged.
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Schill, W.B., Wallner, O., Schiessler, H. et al. Immunofluorescent localization of the acid-stable proteinase inhibitor (antileukoprotease) of human cervical mucus. Experientia 34, 509–510 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01935959
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