Induction of Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in Human Vaginal Epithelial Cells in Response to TLR ligands and TNF-α
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 05/24/2012
Joseph T et al. – Induction of COX–2 expression and activity and the consequent increased levels of prostaglandins are common inflammatory pathways in human cervicovaginal epithelial cells and tissues in response to diverse TLR ligands and pro–inflammatory cytokines. These findings are relevant to the understanding of genital mucosal inflammation, its potential treatment, and its possible relationship with increased tissue susceptibility to HIV–1 infection.



