Frontiers in immunology

IntroductionSLE is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by immune system dysregulation, including aberrant activation of B and T lymphocytes and overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-21. Through the STAT3 signaling pa…

PurposeThis study investigated the contribution of peritoneal macrophages to tumor control using a DBA/2-SL2 murine model of concomitant tumor immunity.MethodsFemale DBA/2 mice were subjected to a concomitant tumor model in which SL2 lympho…

BackgroundOvarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic malignancies. Poor outcomes largely reflect late diagnosis, marked inter- and intratumoral heterogeneity, and variable treatment response.MethodsThis review summarizes recent…

A 37-year-old non-Caucasian woman presented with a 2-year history of pruritic, concentric erythematous plaques refractory to multiple topical and systemic therapies. The clinical findings were highly suggestive of erythema gyratum repens (E…

BackgroundMetformin (MET), a widely used antidiabetic agent, and parthenolide (PAR), a natural compound recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties, have both been extensively explored for their anticancer potential. The present study a…

Chronic inflammation underlies a broad range of human diseases, including autoimmune disorders, neurodegeneration, and metabolic syndromes. While acute inflammation is essential for pathogen clearance and tissue repair, persistent activatio…

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory gynecological disorder affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide, characterized by endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Ectopic lesion growth tracks clos…

ObjectiveThe cervicovaginal microenvironment, influenced by factors such as pH and cytokine profiles, plays a critical role in cervical remodeling, membrane rupture, and uterine contractions, key processes in maintaining pregnancy and trigg…

IntroductionEndometrial receptivity is essential for implantation in both natural and ART cycles, yet the cellular and molecular environment of the endometrium during this window remains poorly characterized. While cytokines affecting impla…

Endometriosis (EMS) is a highly heterogeneous chronic gynecological disease characterized by pain, infertility, and relapse, with its etiology and pathogenesis not yet fully elucidated. Traditional theories, including "retrograde menstruati…

Frozen shoulder (FS) is a condition primarily marked by chronic inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the glenohumeral capsule. Clinically, it presents with persistent shoulder pain and limited joint mobility, often leading to impaired u…

Vasohibin-1 (VASH-1) is an endothelial protein that serves as a negative feedback regulator of angiogenesis. Through its microtubule carboxypeptidase activity, VASH-1 plays a key role in vascular homeostasis. While previous studies have inv…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory, hormone dependent disorder that affects more than 200 million women worldwide. Immune dysfunction has emerged as one of the predominant mechanisms facilitating endometriosis lesion growth and surviva…

The survival of ectopic endometrial lesions in endometriosis critically depends on their ability to evade immune recognition and clearance by the host, a process known as immune evasion. Recent studies suggest that this process is not drive…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Retrograde menstruation is widely accepted as a primary mechanism for ectopic endometrial seeding; …

Sex hormones, androgens, estrogens, and progestogens, play critical regulatory roles in the development and activation of the immune system, which contribute to the sex dimorphism in the disease susceptibility. Sex hormone receptors are exp…

Gynecological diseases represent a persistent global health burden. According to a WHO report, the global incidence of gynecological diseases exceeds 65%. Furthermore, over 90% of women suffer from gynecological issues to varying degrees. T…

Endometriosis (EMS) is a common gynecological disease that seriously affects women's health and quality of life. However, the detailed dynamic cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying EMS pathogenesis remain largely unknown. This study …

Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death driven by lipid peroxidation, distinct from apoptosis and necrosis. It has been confirmed as a key regulator in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study systematically elucida…

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent condition that significantly impairs women's quality of life and is closely linked to dysregulated estrogen signaling. This review examines the mechanisms through which estrogen, acting via nuclear…

Nociplastic pain (NPP) is a recently defined form of chronic pain, characterized by altered nociception in the absence of clear evidence of nociceptive or neuropathic pain. It is believed to be driven by maladaptive changes in nociceptive p…

BackgroundRecurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) are major causes of pathological early pregnancy, yet their mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to identify shared molecular mediators and t…

The fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO), an RNA demethylase acting on both internal m6;A and cap-proximal m6;Am, functions in cancer as a context-dependent epitranscriptomic regulator whose net effect cannot be reduced to an oncog…