HIV disease is often perceived as a condition affecting young adults. However,
approximately 11% of new infections occur in adults aged 50 years or older. Among persons …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a global infectious diseases threat that
disproportionally affects women. Beyond social and political factors, biological and genetic …

It has been widely observed that adult men of all ages are at higher risk of developing
serious complications from COVID-19 when compared with women. This study aimed to …

Prevention of sexual acquisition of HIV in women requires a substantial increase in our
knowledge about HIV-target cell availability and regulation in the female reproductive tract …

With aging, a general decline in immune function is observed leading to immune-
senescence. Several of these changes are gender specific affecting postmenopausal …

Uterine aging is an important factor that impacts fertility, reproductive health, and uterus-
related diseases; however, it remains poorly explored. Functionally, these disturbances …

The menopause transition is a critical time in aging of the female genitourinary tract.
Circulating estradiol changes from cyclical, higher levels in premenopause to varying levels …

Quality and quantity: mucosal CD4+ T cells and HIV susceptib... : Current Opinion in HIV and
AIDS Quality and quantity: mucosal CD4+ T cells and HIV susceptibility : Current Opinion in …

Mucosal immunity consists of innate and adaptive immune responses which can be
influenced by systemic immunity. Despite having been the subject of intensive studies, it is …

A better understanding of the cellular targets of HIV infection in the female genital tract may
inform HIV prevention efforts. Proposed correlates of cellular susceptibility include the HIV …