Detection of proteins related to sexually transmitted diseases

Scientists in Australia found that a protein in a woman's reproductive tract at low levels makes women more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases, according to Science Daily on February 28.

That is the finding of a group of scientists led by Professor Paul Hertzog, Director of the Immune Immunization Center and Infectious Diseases of Monash Medical Research Institute (Australia).

Published in the journal Science Daily, the team's study found that IFNe protein is important for protecting women from sexually transmitted diseases.

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The body produces only proteins that protect people once they are exposed to bacteria. But the IFNe protein is produced by the body regularly and regulated by hormones. Therefore, the concentration of this protein changes with the menstrual cycle, stopping production during pregnancy and menopause.

At the time of the lowest protein concentration, the female body is most vulnerable to inflammatory diseases.

Because of its different rules than other proteins, IFNe protein has the potential to be used to develop a body immune stimulating vaccine and can be used to treat other infections such as HIV / AIDS or HPV (rabies), according to Professor Hertzog.