Plasma Cells as the Key Players of IVF Failure? Unlocking the Enigma of Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization Failure in the Light of Uterine Inflammation

Ewa Dwojak, Magdalena Mroczek, Grzegorz Dworacki, Paula Dobosz, Antonina Ślubowska, Maria Stępień, Martyna Borowczyk, Izabela Filipczyńska, Agata Tomaszewska, Rafał Ałtyn, Hanna Chowaniec
In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2024 · vol. 25(23) , pp. 13083 · doi:10.3390/ijms252313083 · PMID:39684794 · PMC11642339 · W4405075127
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Abstract

There is an interplay between plasma cells, endometritis, and infertility, particularly in the context of in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure. This narrative literature review explains the pathophysiology of endometritis, detailing the involvement of various immune cells, cytokines, and chemokines in the regulation of inflammatory responses within the uterine endometrium. Here, we discuss the physiological role of plasma cells in immunity and their detection as markers of chronic endometritis, a disease associated with reproductive disorders. Our study also highlights the importance of CD138 immunohistochemical staining in the diagnosis of chronic endometritis, emphasizing the presence of plasma cells in endometrial tissue and its association with infertility and recurrent implantation failure. Of particular interest are the proposed diagnostic criteria for chronic endometritis based on the presence of plasma cells and studies that suggest a threshold for diagnosing this condition. We highlight the importance of examining the regenerative potential of endometrial stem cells in the treatment of infertility related to endometrial disorders.

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