Complex barriers separate immune-privileged tissues from the circulation. Here, we propose
that cell entry to immune-privileged sites through barriers composed of tight junction …

Background: A variety of methods and measures have been used to quantify oxidative stress
in clinical studies related to preterm birth (PTB), and studies have reported conflicting …

Introduction: Intra-amniotic inflammation is traditionally defined as an elevation of amniotic
fluid interleukin (IL)-6. Previous case control studies have suggested an association …

A better understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which signals from the fetus initiate
human parturition is required. Our recent findings support the core hypothesis that oxidative …

The relevance of gene polymorphisms in the development of unexplained recurrent
spontaneous abortion is still unclear. Cytokines, angiogenic mediators, and hormones are …

Preterm infants are born prior to completion of 37 weeks of gestation. These patients are
seen on the rise despite the efforts put in to control them. Global incidence of preterm birth is …

For ten years, the incidence of preterm birth does not decrease in developed countries
despite the promotion of public health programs. Many risk factors have been identified …

Objective: The fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS) is associated with impending
onset of preterm labor/delivery, microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity and increased …

Objective We investigated whether the level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
and inflammatory markers in mid-trimester amniotic fluid have predictive value for …

Abstract Background Interleukin (IL)-6 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays an important
role in preterm birth (PTB), Several meta-analyses investigated the association between IL-6 …