Competence Centre on Health Technologies, Tartu, Estonia.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Semin Reprod Med. 2023 Sep;41(5):172-189. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1778017. Epub 2024 Jan 23.
The dynamic interplay between the immunome and microbiome in reproductive health is a complex and rapidly advancing research field, holding tremendously vast possibilities for the development of reproductive medicine. This immunome-microbiome relationship influences the innate and adaptive immune responses, thereby affecting the onset and progression of reproductive disorders. However, the mechanisms governing these interactions remain elusive and require innovative approaches to gather more understanding. This comprehensive review examines the current knowledge on reproductive microbiomes across various parts of female reproductive tract, with special consideration of bidirectional interactions between microbiomes and the immune system. Additionally, it explores innate and adaptive immunity, focusing on immunoglobulin (Ig) A and IgM antibodies, their regulation, self-antigen tolerance mechanisms, and their roles in immune homeostasis. This review also highlights ongoing technological innovations in microbiota research, emphasizing the need for standardized detection and analysis methods. For instance, we evaluate the clinical utility of innovative technologies such as Phage ImmunoPrecipitation Sequencing (PhIP-Seq) and Microbial Flow Cytometry coupled to Next-Generation Sequencing (mFLOW-Seq). Despite ongoing advancements, we emphasize the need for further exploration in this field, as a deeper understanding of immunome-microbiome interactions holds promise for innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for reproductive health, like infertility treatment and management of pregnancy.
生殖健康领域中免疫组和微生物组的动态相互作用是一个复杂且快速发展的研究领域,为生殖医学的发展带来了巨大的可能性。这种免疫组-微生物组的关系影响着先天和适应性免疫反应,从而影响生殖障碍的发生和进展。然而,这些相互作用的机制仍然难以捉摸,需要创新的方法来进一步了解。这篇综述全面探讨了女性生殖道各部位生殖微生物组的现有知识,特别关注微生物组与免疫系统之间的双向相互作用。此外,还探讨了先天和适应性免疫,重点关注免疫球蛋白(Ig)A 和 IgM 抗体、它们的调节、自身抗原耐受机制以及它们在免疫稳态中的作用。本综述还强调了微生物组研究中正在进行的技术创新,强调需要标准化的检测和分析方法。例如,我们评估了噬菌体免疫沉淀测序(PhIP-Seq)和微生物流式细胞术与下一代测序(mFLOW-Seq)等创新技术的临床实用性。尽管取得了持续的进展,但我们强调需要在该领域进行进一步探索,因为更深入地了解免疫组-微生物组相互作用有望为生殖健康带来创新的诊断和治疗策略,例如不孕治疗和妊娠管理。
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