Different studies have confirmed that P2X purinergic receptors play a key role in
inflammation. Activation of P2X purinergic receptors can release inflammatory cytokines and …

Viral infections during pregnancy are associated with significant adverse perinatal and fetal
outcomes. Pregnancy is a unique immunologic and physiologic state, which can influence …

Maternal immune activation (MIA) is a principal environmental risk factor contributing to
autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which compromises fetal brain development at critical …

Influenza A virus infection during pregnancy can cause adverse maternal and fetal
outcomes but the mechanism responsible remains elusive. Infection of outbred mice with …

Perinatal brain injury or neonatal encephalopathy (NE) is a state of disturbed neurological
function in neonates, caused by a number of different aetiologies. The most prominent cause …

Background: Bisphenol A (BPA), a reprotoxic and endocrine-disrupting chemical, has been
substituted by alternative bisphenols such as bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) in …

Abstract Background Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is utilized for fetal neuroprotection in
preterm birth but its mechanism of action is still poorly understood. P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) is …

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy causes significant adverse sequelae in the
developing fetus, and results in long-term structural and neurologic defects. Most preventive …

Pregnant women may use EOs in case of morning sickness, nausea, stress management,
etc. Little is known about the potential danger that EOs represent for the placenta and …

Preterm birth (PTB) is considered to be one of the most frequent causes of neonatal death.
Prompt and effective measures to predict adverse fetal outcome following PTB are urgently …