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  Česky / Czech version Čes. Gynek. 68, 2003, č. 4 s. 254-258
 
Mucosal Immunity of Female Reproductive Tract: Defense to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Antifertility Vaccines (part 2) 
Živný J.1, Šterzl I.2 

1Ústav patologické fyziologie, 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. F. Nečas, DrSc. 2Ústav imunologie a mikrobiologie 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. I. Šterzl, CSc.
 


Summary:

       Structured Abstract Immune mediated defense against pathogenic microorganisms and maintenance of immune tolerance to allogeneic antigens of sperm and fetus are main function of female reproductive tract mucosal immune system. Specific mechanisms concerning development of mucosal vaccines to sexually transmitted diseases and the immune regulation of fertility are reviewed in this article.

        Key words: female reproductive tract, mucosal immunity, immune response, immune tolerance
       

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