The uterine cervix plays two important but opposing roles during pregnancy–as a
mechanical barrier that maintains the fetus for nine months and as a compliant structure that …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-derived nanoparticles that carry small molecules,
nucleic acids, and proteins long distances in the body facilitating cell-cell communication …

The internal structure of tissues, from the micro to macroscale, is critical to their maintenance
of homeostatic function (eg biomechanics1, macromolecular transport2, cell-cell …

Vaginal administration and the uterine first pass effect allow for preferential delivery of drugs
to the reproductive tract. Dimethylacetamide has previously been shown to delay preterm …

Bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) are produced by both Gram-negative and Gram-
positive bacteria. These biological nanoparticles transport small molecules, nucleic acids …

Introducción: La vaginosis es una enfermedad polibacteriana, cuya asociación de agentes
etiológicos aún no está clara, por lo que es necesario monitorear su prevalencia y la …

Intraamniotic infection (IAI) plays a significant role in the development of preterm birth and
other pregnancy complications, including premature rupture of membranes, cervical …

BACKGROUND: Lactobacilli are the main and most important component of the vaginal
microbiota of reproductive-age women. During pregnancy, the composition of the vaginal …

Host survival during infection requires a delicate balance between host resistance, which is
essential for eliminating pathogens, and disease tolerance, which is critical in minimizing …

Introducción: La vaginosis es una enfermedad polibacteriana, cuya asociación de agentes
etiológicos aún no está clara, por lo que es necesario monitorear su prevalencia y la …