Targeting inflammation for the treatment of endometritis in bovines

Microb Pathog. 2024 Mar:188:106536. doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106536. Epub 2024 Jan 9.

Abstract

The uterine endometrial surface of bovines is in constant exposureconstantly exposed with to a multitude ofmany microbial populations that changes throughout the post-partum phase in terms of complexity and dynamics. These microbes contribute to the host pathology, leading to severe economic losses along withnd reproductive capabilities. The basic primary interface that occurs between the internal tissues of the body of the hostbetween the host body's internal tissues and the microbes is the endometrial surface of the uterus. As a result of the infinite pathogenic population, there is always a danger for the opportunistic organisms to attack. Therefore, it is paramount that any interactions, especially microbial microbes with the endometrial surface, are regulated by the host cells. However, the inflammatory response as the defense mechanism contributes a pivotal roleis pivotal in host immunity and pathology. The inflammatory cascade and pathways are important essential to eliminate this clinical problem. In this review, we will discuss and explain how the inflammation and the various components of the immune system play their role in host pathology and therapeutic strategies, taking into account the interface between the host and the microbes on the surface of the endometrium. This review is also instrumental in further explanation of inflammatory uterine disease by discussing the response of inflammation to external insult.

Keywords: And microbiome; Endometrial macrophages; Endometritis; Inflammatory mediators; Neutrophil.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Endometritis* / drug therapy
  • Endometritis* / veterinary
  • Endometrium
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / pathology
  • Reproduction
  • Uterus / pathology