Frontiers in immunology

Human longevity is a sex-biased process in which sex chromosomes and sex-specific immunity may play a crucial role in the health and lifespan disparities between men and women. Generally, women have a higher life expectancy than men, exhibi…

Uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) is the predominant neoplasm affecting the female reproductive system. Early diagnosis of UCEC is crucial for improving patient survival rates. In this study, we selected and investigated two speci…

The metabolism of immune cells adapts to support the energy demands for their activation, differentiation, and effector functions through a process known as metabolic reprogramming. This metabolic plasticity is influenced by both extrinsic …

Oncolytic viruses (OVs) offer a promising antitumor strategy by selectively lysing tumor cells and simultaneously activating innate and adaptive immune responses. Recent studies have shed light on the immunostimulatory mechanisms of OVs, pa…

Ovarian cancer(OC) is the second most common gynecological malignancy worldwide. While traditional treatments such as cytoreductive surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted drugs have made progress, patients with advanced disease still face high…

The female reproductive system (FRS) exhibits unique immunological characteristics, balancing defense against pathogens with tolerance to sperm and semi-allogeneic embryos. Key players include decidual natural killer (dNK) cells, immune che…

BACKGROUND: There is no conclusion on the effect of vitamins E and C on plasma biomarkers of oxidative stress and antioxidant status. We conducted this meta-analysis to gain a clearer view of this area. METHODS: We performed a systematic s…

Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) is a rare, aggressive epithelial ovarian cancer subtype, accounting for approximately 10% of cases and associated with a poor prognosis due to chemoresistance and unique tumor biology. OCCC is frequently …

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a relentlessly progressive lung disorder marked by unremitting extracellular matrix deposition, continues to challenge clinical management due to its enigmatic etiology. Emerging evidence pos…

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is closely associated with the abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila), a resident member of the intestinal tract that is being developed as a next-generation probiotic. Accumulated evidence ha…

In recent years, research into the background of carcinogenic processes has increasingly focused on the role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in tumorigenesis. In addition to the presence of tumor cells and non-malignant components, whic…

Macrophage metabolic reprogramming refers to the process by which macrophages adjust their physiological pathways to meet survival and functional demands in different immune microenvironments. This involves a range of metabolic pathways, in…

Ovarian cancer (OC) remains the most lethal gynecological malignancy, primarily due to its late-stage diagnosis, frequent recurrence, and resistance to conventional chemotherapy. A critical factor contributing to OC's aggressiveness is the …

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic gynecological disorder. Globally, endometriosis affects approximately 5-10% of women of reproductive age, leading to symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. Whi…

BackgroundRecent studies have suggested that cell death may be involved in bone loss or the resolution of inflammation in periodontitis. Immunogenic cell death (ICD), a recently identified cell death pathway, may be involved in the developm…

BACKGROUND: Previous studies reported that endometriosis may have a higher risk of arthritis. However, it remains unclear whether the association between endometriosis and arthritis has genetic correlations, or the relationship is causal. L…

Immunotherapy has demonstrated a role in the therapeutic landscape of a small subset of patients with colorectal carcinoma (CRC) that harbor a microsatellite instability (MSI-H) status due to a deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) system. T…

This article presents three detailed case reports and a brief review of the literature on a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) known as Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs' Syndrome (PPMS). The patients' condition was characterized by…

BACKGROUND: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is characterized by persistent inflammatory cascades, with macrophage activation playing a pivotal role. Chitinase 1 (CHIT1), produced by activated macrophages, is a key pl…

BACKGROUND: The endometrium holds a crucial role in reproduction by supporting blastocyst adhesion, cytotrophoblast invasion and fetal development. Among the various uterine disorders, endometritis, particularly chronic endometritis (CE), h…

Human C1q is a multifaceted complement protein whose functions range from activating the complement classical pathway to immunomodulation and promoting placental development and tumorigenesis. It is encoded by the C1QA, C1QB, and C1QC genes…

The topic of fertility in women with spondyloarthritis (SpA) has been scarcely investigated to date. Recent systematic reviews and registry studies have brought renewed attention to the plight of women of childbearing age with rheumatic dis…

The influence of gut microbiota on physiological processes is rapidly gaining attention globally. Despite being under-studied, there are available data demonstrating a gut microbiota-gonadal cross-talk, and the importance of this axis in re…

Inflammation is an important immune response of the body. It is a physiological process of self-repair and defense against pathogens taken up by biological tissues when stimulated by damage factors such as trauma and infection. Inflammation…