The continued presence of bacterial and viral antigens in the lumen of the vagina coupled
with the periodic presence of antigens in the lumena of the upper reproductive tract provide …

The mucosal immune system in the upper female reproductive tract is uniquely prepared to
maintain a balance between the presence of commensal bacteria, sexually transmitted …

This review examines the multiple levels of pre-existing immunity in the upper and lower
female reproductive tract. In addition, we highlight the need for further research of innate and …

The female reproductive tract is immunologically unique in its requirement for tolerance to
allogeneic sperm and, in the upper tract, to the conceptus. However, it must also be …

The mucosal immune system in the female reproductive tract (FRT) has evolved to meet the
unique requirements of dealing with sexually transmitted bacterial and viral pathogens …

Along with the maintenance of symbiotic mutualism with commensal microbes and
protection against invasive infections common to all mucosal barrier tissues, female …

Citation Wira CR, Fahey JV, Ghosh M, Patel MV, Hickey DK, Ochiel DO. Sex hormone
regulation of innate immunity in the female reproductive tract: the role of epithelial cells in …

The goal of this study was to examine the role of E 2 in regulating innate immune protection
by human uterine epithelial cells (UECs). Recognizing that UECs produce cytokines and …

Citation Sheldon IM, Bromfield JJ. Innate Immunity in the Human Endometrium and Ovary.
Am J Reprod Immunol 2011; 66 (Suppl. 1): 63–71 Problem Microbial infections of the upper …

The female reproductive tract has two main functions: protection against microbial challenge
and maintenance of pregnancy to term. The upper reproductive tract comprises the fallopian …