Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an acknowledged inflammatory cytokine with a pleiotropic action,
mediating innate and adaptive immunity and multiple physiological processes, including …

The maternal immune response is essential for successful pregnancy, promoting immune
tolerance to the fetus while maintaining innate and adaptive immunity. Uncontrolled …

Pregnancy implies delicate immunological balance between two individuals, with constant
changes and adaptions in response to maternal capacity and fetal demands. We performed …

Background Cytokine levels have been extensively described in pregnant subjects under
normal and pathological conditions, including mood-related disorders. Concerning …

During pregnancy, a woman's immune system adapts to the changing hormonal
concentrations, causing immunologic transition. These immunologic changes are required …

Diagnosis, prognostication, and monitoring of maternal health throughout pregnancy relies
on laboratory testing, including but not limited to key markers of thyroid, hepatic, cardiac …

Background Psychosocial stress and mood-related disorders, such as depression, are
prevalent and vulnerability to these conditions is heightened during pregnancy …

Context Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with
low-grade systemic inflammation and increased risk of pregnancy complications. Metformin …

Abstract According to the Compensatory Prophylaxis Hypothesis (CPH), disgust may be
considered a part of the behavioral immune system, adjusting as a function of …

Problem Obesity and preeclampsia both involve a pathological inflammatory response,
which may be how obesity increases preeclampsia risk. Previous studies have failed to …