In brief The syndrome of preterm labor comprises multiple established and novel etiologies.
This review summarizes the distinct immune mechanisms implicated in preterm labor and …

Periodontal diseases are considered not only to affect tooth‐supporting tissues but also to
have a cause‐and‐effect relationship with various systemic diseases and conditions, such …

Background Microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity resulting in intra-amniotic infection is
associated with obstetrical complications such as preterm labor with intact or ruptured …

This review aimed to examine the existing evidence about interventions proposed for the
treatment of clinical chorioamnionitis, with the goal of develo** an evidence-based …

Inflammasomes are cytoplasmic multiprotein complexes that coordinate inflammatory
responses, including those that take place during pregnancy. Inflammasomes and their …

Preterm labor commonly precedes preterm birth, the leading cause of perinatal morbidity
and mortality worldwide. Most research has focused on establishing a causal link between …

Pregnancy is a state of immunological balance during which the mother and the develo**
fetus must tolerate each other while maintaining sufficient immunocompetence to ward off …

During pregnancy, the placenta, the mother and the fetus exploit several mechanisms in
order to avoid fetal rejection and to maintain an immunotolerant environment throughout …

Background Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells found in the amniotic
cavity of women with intraamniotic infection and/or inflammation. The current belief is that …

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) serves as one of the first signals provided by the
embryo to the mother. Exactly at the time when the first step of the implantation process is …