To understand the potential influences of endogenous and exogenous hormones and other agents on the immune function of the female reproductive tract. This will provide a foundation for future studies including various immunization protocols to induce immune responses in human gential tract. We will compare the immunologic effect of a number oa agents on samples of blood, saliva cervico-vaginal fluids and some tissue samples (servical Biopsy) that we obtain at different times of the menstrual cycle and/or reporductive life.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
2M01RR000211-34A2
Application #
6219758
Study Section
Project Start
1999-08-16
Project End
1999-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
34
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
941884009
City
Memphis
State
TN
Country
United States
Zip Code
38163
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