Includes bibliography (leaves 217-239). / xxviii, 239 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Undertakes a detailed characterisation of the molecular phenotypes of the various antigen presenting cell populations present in the uterus, with a particular focus on the cells present at estrus, following insemination, and at the time of embryo implantation (day 4 of pregnancy). / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2000