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  • Reproductive Biology
  • Immunology
  • Obstetrics

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  • Preterm birth (PTB) presents significant challenges in neonatal care.
  • Inflammation is a key factor in the development of preterm labor.
  • Existing interventions for PTB have shown limited effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the complexities of PTB.
  • To emphasize the role of inflammation in preterm labor pathogenesis.
  • To assess current and emerging interventions for PTB.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PTB pathogenesis.
  • Analysis of current therapeutic strategies.
  • Evaluation of novel anti-inflammatory approaches.

Main Results:

  • Antibiotics, progesterone analogs, mechanical methods, NSAIDs, and nutritional supplements have limited efficacy in preventing PTB.
  • Tocolytic agents fail to prevent PTB effectively as they do not target uteroplacental inflammation.
  • Emerging therapies targeting inflammatory mediators show potential.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing uteroplacental inflammation is crucial for effective PTB prevention.
  • Novel therapies targeting inflammatory pathways offer promising strategies for mitigating PTB.
  • Further research into anti-inflammatory interventions is warranted for PTB prevention.