Chapter 13 Mucosal immunology of the female reproductive tract and its regulation by female sex hormones

This chapter describes fundamental knowledge regarding mucosal immune responses in the female reproductive tract (FRT). It starts by discussing the physical composition of the FRT including division of the organ into two distinct compartments. It then thoroughly outlines the innate and adaptive immune responses which take place in the FRT during homeostasis. Finally, it describes how these responses are modulated by the presence of female sex …