Crosstalk between the Resident Microbiota and the Immune Cells Regulates Female Genital Tract Health

The female genital tract (FGT) performs several functions related to reproduction, but due to its direct exposure to the external environment, it may suffer microbial infections. Both the upper (uterus and cervix) and lower (vagina) FGT are covered by an epithelium, and contain immune cells (macroph...

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Main Authors: Luigi Santacroce, Raffaele Palmirotta, Lucrezia Bottalico, Ioannis Alexandros Charitos, Marica Colella, Skender Topi, Emilio Jirillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/7/1531