The immune cells that reside at the interface between the placenta and uterus are thought to
play many important roles in pregnancy. Recent work has revealed that the composition and …

Tissue macrophages play an important role in all stages of pregnancy, including uterine
stromal remodeling (decidualization) before embryo implantation, parturition, and post …

One of the most intriguing aspects of male reproductive physiology is the ability to generate
spermatogenic cells-which are “foreign” to the host-without triggering immune activation …

Problem Human uterine macrophages must maintain an environment hospitable to
implantation and pregnancy and simultaneously provide protection against pathogens …

In order to assess the number and function of macrophages in the placenta of pregnancy
complicated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as well as those of normal …

Background Postpartum hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality.
However, there is an insufficient understanding of atonic postpartum hemorrhage. Uterine …

A successful pregnancy relies on immunological adaptations that allow the fetus to grow and
develop in the uterus, despite being recognized by maternal immune cells. Among several …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the histological characteristics of the myometrium
obtained in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) of unknown etiology secondary to uterine atony …

Follicle growth and circulating hormone concentrations were compared between an
interovulatory interval and the first 60 days of the anovulatory season in pony mares. Daily …

Molecular mechanisms involved in uterine quiescence during gestation and those
responsible for induction of labor at term are incompletely known. More than 10% of babies …