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MIC-1

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Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1. A divergent member of the transforming growth factor beta superfamily.

MIC-1 is produced in the placenta.

There are detectable levels of MIC-1 in the blood of the mother during pregnancy.

Low levels of MIC-1 in maternal serum are predictive for an elevated risk of early pregnancy loss.

Also known as placental bone morphogenetic protein and placental BMP

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