2023
Decidualization dampens toll-like receptor mediated inflammatory responses in human endometrial stromal cells by upregulating IκBα
Tong M, Scott J, Whirledge S, Abrahams V. Decidualization dampens toll-like receptor mediated inflammatory responses in human endometrial stromal cells by upregulating IκBα. Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2023, 159: 103988. PMID: 37451159, PMCID: PMC10530124, DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.103988.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial stromal cellsInflammatory responseStromal cellsHuman endometrial stromal cellsToll-like receptor signalingSex hormone levelsMenstrual cycle stageToll-like receptorsImmune response changesViral double-stranded RNAHuman EnSCsEndometrial responseProinflammatory cytokinesSuccessful pregnancyMenstrual cycleHuman endometriumHormone levelsMajor cell typesImmune responseNFκB p65Viral infectionDecidualizationBacterial lipopolysaccharideReceptor signalingBacterial components
2014
Human Fetal Membranes Generate Distinct Cytokine Profiles in Response to Bacterial Toll-Like Receptor and Nod-Like Receptor Agonists1
Hoang M, Potter JA, Gysler SM, Han CS, Guller S, Norwitz ER, Abrahams VM. Human Fetal Membranes Generate Distinct Cytokine Profiles in Response to Bacterial Toll-Like Receptor and Nod-Like Receptor Agonists1. Biology Of Reproduction 2014, 90: 39, 1-9. PMID: 24429216, PMCID: PMC4076407, DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.113.115428.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBacterial toll-like receptorsToll-like receptorsPathogen-associated molecular patternsInnate immune pattern recognition receptorsNOD-like receptorsPattern recognition receptorsImmune pattern recognition receptorsCytokine profileIL1B secretionFetal membranesCpG ODNCaspase-1Subsequent preterm birthInflammatory cytokine profilePreterm premature ruptureDistinct cytokine profilesMaternal-fetal interfaceInfection-associated inflammationMild stimulatory effectNLR agonistsPreterm birthPremature ruptureProinflammatory cytokinesCytokine productionMCP-1