Toll样受体在哺乳动物排卵过程中的生物学作用

Toll样受体(Toll-like receptors,TLRs)是模式识别受体的主要类别,除表达于经典免疫细胞外,多种哺乳动物的卵巢和生殖道同样存在此类受体分子,其在卵巢活动中发挥着重要作用。TLRs在排卵过程中的生物学功能是生殖免疫学领域研究的主要内容之一。文章主要从TLRs在哺乳动物卵巢中的表达与分布、表达与功能的调节机制及在排卵过程中所发挥的作用及意义等方面进行了综述,并对其在排卵相关疾病中的可能作用进行了简要分析,以期为生殖免疫学相关领域研究提供参考。

Biological Functions of TLRs in Mammalian Ovulation Processes

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) is the main category of pattern recognition receptors.It is not only expressed in classical immune cells,but also expressed in the ovary and the genital tract of a variety of mammals.It plays an important role in ovarian activities.Biological functions of TLRs in the ovulation processes is the main research content in the field of reproductive immunology because that ovulation is a core event in ovarian activities and the key to determine the success or failure of reproductive.This review will concentrate on expression and distribution of TLRs in mammalian ovary,regulation mechanisms of TLRs expression and function,and the functions and significance of the ovulation process.Then we analyze briefly its possible functions in ovulation-related diseases.We want to provide a reference in research areas of reproductive immunology.