Petra C. Arck

TL;DR: Intricate pathways occurring at the fetomaternal interface, such as the formation of a functional synapse between invading fetal trophoblast cells and the involvement of various maternal immune cell subsets and epigenetically modified decidual stromal cells have now been identified, create a tolerogenic niche in which the semiallogeneic fetus can develop.

TL;DR: It is shown that galectin-1 (Gal-1), an immunoregulatory glycan-binding protein, has a pivotal role in conferring fetomaternal tolerance and is a pivotal regulator of fetom maternal tolerance that has potential therapeutic implications in threatened pregnancies.

TL;DR: Findings suggest that three scales represent internal stress reactions, whereas the scale “demands” relates to perceived external stressors.

TL;DR: The "brain-skin connection," which may underlie inflammatory skin diseases triggered or aggravated by stress, is reviewed, and relevant general principles of skin neuroimmunology and neuroendocrinology are summarized.

TL;DR: Lack of social support constitutes an important risk factor for maternal well-being during pregnancy and has adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes.