The oviduct (known as the fallopian tube in humans) is the site for fertilization and pre-
implantation embryo development. Female steroid hormones, estrogen and progesterone …

Background. Many countries have witnessed a disturbing increase in cases of Chlamydia
trachomatis infection despite enhanced control programs. Since the goal of Chlamydia …

To accomplish fertilization in the oviductal ampulla, ejaculated sperm are required to migrate
through the female reproductive tract. However, this fundamental process largely remains …

Tubal factor infertility (TFI) represents 36% of female infertility and genital infection by
Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) is a major cause. Although TFI is associated with …

Abstract 17β-estradiol, acting through estrogen receptors α and β, plays a fundamental role
in the regulation of Fallopian tube cell homeostasis and in the modulation of normal tubal …

Genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the commonest bacterial sexually transmitted
infection worldwide. Infection prevalence peaks in young women aged between 18-25 …

Telocytes (TCs) represent a new type of interstitial cells, and were discovered by Prof.
Popescu and his collaborators from Bucharest in 2005, and described as Interstitial Cajal …

The main function of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) is to regulate gastrointestinal peristalsis
by acting as a “pacemaker” cell by generating spontaneous slow electrical waves. In 2005 …

Most vaccines developed against Chlamydia using animal models provide partial protection
against a genital tract infection. However, protection against the oviduct pathology …

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection
worldwide. The impact of this pathogen on human reproduction has intensified research …