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ReviewFrontiers in neuroendocrinology2026

The importance of ovary-immune interactions in the context of age and disease.

Macy E Zardeneta, Kaylin A Pickle, Farida Sohrabji

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Review in Frontiers in neuroendocrinology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Macy E ZardenetaDepartment of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Women's Health in Neuroscience Program, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University-Health Science Center, Bryan, TX, USA.
Kaylin A PickleDepartment of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Women's Health in Neuroscience Program, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University-Health Science Center, Bryan, TX, USA.
Farida SohrabjiDepartment of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Women's Health in Neuroscience Program, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University-Health Science Center, Bryan, TX, USA. Electronic address: f-sohrabji@tamu.edu.

Funding

Epigenetics of the Aging Astrocyte: Implications for StrokeR01AG042189 · NIA · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · PI Farida Sohrabji · 2011 to 2026
$3.1M
Targeting the gut for stroke neuroprotection; IGF-1 modulation of the blood-gut barrierRF1NS119872 · NINDS · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · PI BAKE, SHAMEENA, SOHRABJI, FARIDA · 2022 to 2022
$1.7M
Targeting the Gut for Stroke Neuroprotection; IGF-1 Modulation of the Blood-Gut BarrierR01NS119872 · NINDS · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · PI Shameena Bake, Farida Sohrabji · 2025 to 2026
$1.1M
Sex differences in the effects of prior social isolation stress on stroke outcomesF30NS131053 · NINDS · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · PI Macy Zardeneta · 2023 to 2026
$159k
Cox Endowed ChairNIA NIH HHS R01 AG042189NIH RFAG042189NINDS NIH HHS 1F30NS131053NINDS NIH HHS F30 NS131053NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS119872NINDS NIH HHS RF1 NS119872NINDS NIH HHS RF1NS119872
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The ovary, a dynamic endocrine organ, plays a central role in female reproductive function through the secretion of hormones such as 17β-estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and inhibin. Beyond its endocrine activity, the ovary serves as a critical site of immune modulation, with tissue-resident and circulating immune cells contributing to folliculogenesis, ovulation, implantation, and pregnancy. This review explores the reciprocal interactions between the ovarian and immune systems across health, disease, and aging. We highlight the diverse functions of ovarian immune cell types in maintaining reproductive homeostasis and their dysregulation in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, we discuss how ovarian removal or dysfunction influences systemic inflammation and increases susceptibility to cardiovascular and neurologic disorders. Together, these findings underscore the ovary's dual role as an endocrine and immune organ, highlighting its significance in female health and disease beyond reproduction.

Indexed as

AgingAutoimmune DiseasesOvaryPolycystic Ovary SyndromeAnimalsFemaleHumansImmunity, InnateAdaptive immunityB cellsInnate immunityMacrophagesNeuroimmune interactionOvarian hormonesT cells

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PMID41619980
PMCPMC13387802

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