2024
Histologic Analysis of ‘Distraction Vaginogenesis’ in a Rat Model
Meyer H, Trosclair L, Clayton S, O’Quin C, Crochet C, Colvin J, Welch V, Alhaque A, Solitro G, Shah-Bruce M, Alexander J, Sorrells D. Histologic Analysis of ‘Distraction Vaginogenesis’ in a Rat Model. Pathophysiology 2024, 31: 298-308. PMID: 38921727, PMCID: PMC11206798, DOI: 10.3390/pathophysiology31020022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVaginal agenesisStained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&ERat vaginal tissueSprague Dawley ratsLocal immune reactionHematoxylin and eosin (H&EParaffin-embedded tissuesMasson's trichrome stainingAnti-desmin antibodiesMullerian agenesisResin capEosin (H&EVaginal tissueSurgical vaginoplastyVaginal canalDesmin immunostainingCanal lengthSubmucosal eosinophiliaMechanical dilatationNeutrophilic inflammationPost-surgicalDawley ratsChronic inflammationRat modelTrichrome staining125. The Retention of Significant Vaginal Lengthening with a Novel Vaginal Expansion Device
Colvin J, Meyer H, O'Quin C, Welch V, Solitro G, Shah-Bruce M, Alexander J, Sorrells D. 125. The Retention of Significant Vaginal Lengthening with a Novel Vaginal Expansion Device. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2024, 37: 300. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2024.01.132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVaginal tissueVaginal canalCanal lengthVaginal lengthVaginal dilator therapyPost removalMullerian agenesisResin capVaginal atresiaWeeks of recoveryDilation therapySurgical vaginoplastyCongenital absenceWeeks post-removalChronic inflammationRe-implantationHistological examinationHistological changesHistological analysisTissue contractionWeeksCanalTissueVaginoplastyAgenesis
2022
Endogenous Retroviruses Provide Protection Against Vaginal HSV-2 Disease
Jayewickreme R, Mao T, Philbrick W, Kong Y, Treger RS, Lu P, Rakib T, Dong H, Dang-Lawson M, Guild WA, Lau TJ, Iwasaki A, Tokuyama M. Endogenous Retroviruses Provide Protection Against Vaginal HSV-2 Disease. Frontiers In Immunology 2022, 12: 758721. PMID: 35058919, PMCID: PMC8764156, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.758721.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHSV-2 infectionHSV-2 diseaseHerpes simplex virus type 2 infectionSimplex virus type 2 infectionEnhanced type I interferonIntravaginal HSV-2 infectionVaginal HSV-2 infectionVirus type 2 infectionEndogenous retrovirusesReceptor-deficient miceType 2 infectionHigh systemic levelsWildtype C57BL/6 miceType I interferonTLR7-/- miceC57BL/6 miceInfectious endogenous retrovirusDeficient miceIntravaginal applicationAntiviral immunityI interferonVaginal tissueDetrimental functionsTLR7Mice
2015
Effects of ospemifene on the female reproductive and urinary tracts
Archer DF, Carr BR, Pinkerton JV, Taylor HS, Constantine GD. Effects of ospemifene on the female reproductive and urinary tracts. Menopause The Journal Of The North American Menopause Society 2015, 22: 786-796. PMID: 25423325, PMCID: PMC4481022, DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000000365.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEstrogen receptor agonist/antagonistReceptor agonists/antagonistsAgonists/antagonistsVaginal atrophyVaginal tissueSelective estrogen receptor modulatorsEffects of ospemifenePostmenopausal women's healthRelief of symptomsEstrogen receptor modulatorsAgonist/antagonist effectsUrinary tract tissuesHormone-responsive tissuesTissue-dependent responseEndometrial histopathologyEndometrial safetyEstrogen therapyClinical effectsTransvaginal ultrasoundMenopausal symptomsUrinary tractPreclinical dataCytologic examinationVaginal effectsPreclinical models
2014
Serial Cervicovaginal Exposures With Replication-Deficient SIVsm Induce Higher Dendritic Cell (pDC) and CD4+ T-Cell Infiltrates Not Associated With Prevention but a More Severe SIVmac251 Infection of Rhesus Macaques
Abdulhaqq S, Martinez M, Kang G, Foulkes A, Rodriguez I, Nichols S, Hunter M, Sariol C, Ruiz L, Ross B, Yin X, Speicher D, Haase A, Marx P, Li Q, Kraiselburd E, Montaner L. Serial Cervicovaginal Exposures With Replication-Deficient SIVsm Induce Higher Dendritic Cell (pDC) and CD4+ T-Cell Infiltrates Not Associated With Prevention but a More Severe SIVmac251 Infection of Rhesus Macaques. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2014, 65: 405-413. PMID: 24226059, PMCID: PMC3943721, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasmacytoid dendritic cellsSimian immunodeficiency virusT cell infiltrationDendritic cellsCD4 T cell lossCD4+ T cell infiltrationPlasmacytoid dendritic cell recruitmentRate of CD4 declineInfection of rhesus macaquesCD4 T cell infiltrationRate of viral replicationT cell lossPlasma viral loadRhesus macaquesCD4 T cellsCD4 T lymphocytesImmune cell infiltrationIndian rhesus macaquesAssociated with preventionCD4 countVaginal exposureCD4 declineImmunodeficiency virusVaginal tissueT cells
2010
Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Mac Bride M, Rhodes DJ, Shuster LT. Vulvovaginal Atrophy. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2010, 85: 87-94. PMID: 20042564, PMCID: PMC2800285, DOI: 10.4065/mcp.2009.0413.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVulvovaginal atrophyLocal estrogen treatmentBreast cancer treatmentGroup of womenWoman's life cycleSystemic estrogenUrinary frequencyPostmenopausal phaseVVA symptomsClinical findingsVaginal pHEstrogen treatmentUnderreported conditionVaginal wallVulvovaginal mucosaVaginal tissueChemotherapeutic agentsVaginal rugaeCancer treatmentAtrophySymptomsPrevalenceTreatmentWomenDyspareunia
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