Immune responses to antigens, including innocuous, self, tumor, microbial, and vaccine
antigens, differ between males and females. The quest to uncover the mechanisms for …

At implantation, the embryo expresses paternally derived alloantigens and evokes
inflammation that can threaten reproductive success. To ensure a robust placenta and …

Its semi-allogeneic nature renders the conceptus vulnerable to attack by the maternal
immune system. Several protective mechanisms operate during gestation to correct the …

Pregnancy involves a complex interplay between maternal neuroendocrine and
immunological systems in order to establish and sustain a growing fetus. It is thought that the …

Pregnancy comprises a unique immunological condition, to allow fetal development and to
protect the host from pathogenic infections. Viral infections during pregnancy can disrupt …

Summary T helper type 17 (Th17) and regulatory T (Treg) cells are active players in the
establishment of tolerance and defence. These attributes of the immune system enmesh to …

Over 100 million women use progesterone therapies worldwide. Despite having
immunomodulatory and repair properties, their effects on the outcome of viral diseases …

The pharmacological and physiological profiles of progestogens used for luteal phase
support during assisted reproductive technology are likely to be important in guiding clinical …

Progesterone is a sex steroid hormone that plays a critical role in the establishment and
maintenance of pregnancy. This hormone drives numerous maternal physiological …

Inflammation is a characteristic marker in numerous lung disorders. Several immune cells,
such as macrophages, dendritic cells, eosinophils, as well as T and B lymphocytes …