Human lactoferrin (hLf), an iron-binding multifunctional cationic glycoprotein secreted by
exocrine glands and by neutrophils, is a key element of host defenses. HLf and bovine Lf …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although the
underlying causes of pregnancy-associated complication are numerous, it is well …

Detection of bacteria with molecular techniques has enabled the study of low biomass
microbiomes in tissues and organs previously considered sterile, such as the endometrium …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition
that can be reliably diagnosed at age 24 months. Immunological phenomena, including …

Lactoferrin (Lf), a cationic glycoprotein able to chelate two ferric irons per molecule, is
synthesized by exocrine glands and neutrophils. Since the first anti-microbial function …

Maternal nutrition can have a profound effect on fetal growth, development, and subsequent
infant birth weight. Preconception dietary patterns have not been assessed in relation to …

Background Arsenic (As) exposure during pregnancy induces oxidative stress and
increases the risk of fetal loss and low birth weight. Objectives In this study we aimed to …

Problem Previous studies have investigated the utility of inflammation markers as predictors
of preterm birth, but none have compared trends in levels between uncomplicated and …

Recent work on the Molicutes that associate with genital tract tissues focuses on four
species that may be of interest in potential maternal, fetal, and neonatal infection and in …

Although pregnancy is considered as a physiological state, most pregnant women in
developed countries receive multiple medications to prevent maternal or neonatal …