ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
The Mac Is Back: The Role of Macrophages in Human Healthy and Complicated Pregnancies.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.
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- Decidual macrophage-mediated ferroptosis in trophoblasts leads to recurrent spontaneous abortion.iMeta · 2026Article
- Shoutai Wan regulates maternal-fetal immune tolerance in lactate dehydrogenase A knockdown model mice to prevent miscarriage.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Molecular and cellular morphology of placenta unveils new mechanisms of reproductive immunology.Journal of advanced research · 2025Article
- Histologic and molecular features shared between antibody-mediated rejection of kidney allografts and chronic histiocytic intervillositis support common pathogenesis.The Journal of pathology · 2025Article
- Exploring the Immunological Aspects and Treatments of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Recurrent Implantation Failure.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Decidual macrophage subsets and polarization puzzle during the human early pregnancy.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Review
- Altered Expression of CXCL16/CXCR6 and Its Correlation with Decidual Macrophage Polarization in Preeclampsia.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Reciprocal activation between M1 macrophages and trophoblasts through CXCL9/STAT1/ZEB1/CCL2 axis promotes recurrent spontaneous abortion.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Article
- Activated THP-1 Macrophage-Derived Factors Increase the Cytokine, Fractalkine, and EGF Secretions, the Invasion-Related MMP Production, and Antioxidant Activity of HEC-1A Endometrium Cells.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Trem2/Syk/PI3K axis contributes to the host protection against Toxoplasma gondii-induced adverse pregnancy outcomes via modulating decidual macrophages.PLoS pathogens · 2024Article
- JPT2 Affects Trophoblast Functions and Macrophage Polarization and Metabolism, and Acts as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2024Article
- Pregnancies through oocyte donation. A mini review of pathways involved in placental dysfunction.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Review
- The Ferritin, Hepcidin and Cytokines Link in the Diagnoses of Iron Deficiency Anaemia during Pregnancy: A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Pregnancy is a fascinating immunological paradox: the semi-allogeneic fetus generally grows without any complications. In the placenta, fetal trophoblast cells come into contact with maternal immune cells. Inaccurate or inadequate adaptations of the maternal immune system could lead to problems with the functioning of the placenta. Macrophages are important for tissue homeostasis, cleanup, and the repair of damaged tissues. This is crucial for a rapidly developing organ such as the placenta. The consensus on macrophages at the maternal-fetal interface in pregnancy is that a major proportion have an anti-inflammatory, M2-like phenotype, that expresses scavenger receptors and is involved in tissue remodeling and the dampening of the immune reactions. Recent multidimensional analyses have contributed to a more detailed outlook on macrophages. The new view is that this lineage represents a highly diverse phenotype and is more prevalent than previously thought. Spatial-temporal in situ analyses during gestation have identified unique interactions of macrophages both with trophoblasts and with T cells at different trimesters of pregnancy. Here, we elaborate on the role of macrophages during early human pregnancy and at later gestation. Their possible effect is reviewed in the context of HLA incompatibility between mother and fetus, first in naturally conceived pregnancies, but foremost in pregnancies after oocyte donation. The potential functional consequences of macrophages for pregnancy-related immune reactions and the outcome in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss are also discussed.
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