Despite recent advances in cancer therapy, current treatments, including radiotherapy,
chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, although beneficial, present attendant side effects and …

The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

Lactoferrin is a nutrient classically found in mammalian milk. It binds iron and is transferred
via a variety of receptors into and between cells, serum, bile, and cerebrospinal fluid. It has …

Preterm births are a global health priority that affects 15 million babies every year worldwide.
There are no effective prognostic and therapeutic strategies relating to preterm delivery, but …

The human microbiome plays a crucial role in determining the health status of every human
being, and the microbiome of the genital tract can affect the fertility potential before and …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a common endocrine—metabolic disorder
disease with chronic low-grade inflammation and alteration of intestinal flora. Serving as …

Lactoferrin (Lf), a cationic glycoprotein able to chelate two ferric irons per molecule, is
synthesized by exocrine glands and neutrophils. Since the first anti-microbial function …

Persistent infection with some types of mucosal human papillomavirus (HPV) is the
etiological factor for the development of cervical cancer and its precursor lesions. Besides …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been reported in one-third of women worldwide at different life
stages, due to the complex balance in the ecology of the vaginal microbiota. It is a common …

Cervical cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Microbes and
hosts form a mutually beneficial symbiosis relationship, and various parts of the host body …