Cell type-specific expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the human vaginal mucosa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2021.108874
Abstract: Female sex hormones affect the immune response in the lower female genital tract. To understand their mechanisms of action, it is essential to define cell types expressing estrogen receptor (ER) and/or progesterone receptor (PR) in… read more here.
Keywords: human vaginal; estrogen; vaginal mucosa; cell ... See more keywords
Assessing the thickness of the vaginal wall and vaginal mucosa in pre-menopausal versus post-menopausal women by transabdominal ultrasound: A feasibility study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.02.017
Abstract: OBJECTIVE As life expectancy increases, the number of women reporting adverse genito-urinary symptoms (genitourinary syndrome of menopause; GSM) from menopause, including vaginal dryness and sexual pain, also will increase. Current objective measurements of vaginal atrophy… read more here.
Keywords: menopausal; post menopausal; vaginal mucosa; vaginal wall ... See more keywords
Silencing genes in the vaginal mucosa by topical application of a cholesterol‐modified siRNA to inhibit HIV transmission
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18877
Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the several viruses that infects the genital tract of women. Although antiretroviral therapy has significantly improved HIVassociated morbidity and mortality, resistance to antiretroviral therapy is a global problem.… read more here.
Keywords: rnai; therapy; vaginal mucosa; gene ... See more keywords
Role of Vaginal Mucosa, Host Immunity and Microbiota in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11060618
Abstract: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a prevalent gynaecological disease characterised by vaginal wall inflammation that is caused by Candida species. VVC impacts almost three-quarters of all women throughout their reproductive years. As the vaginal mucosa is… read more here.
Keywords: mucosa host; mucosa; vaginal mucosa; role vaginal ... See more keywords