Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Surfactant Lipid in the Vaginal Mucosa: A Pilot Study

Conclusions This pilot study in healthy women demonstrates that calfactant reduces proinflammatory cytokines and increases anti-inflammatory cytokines in the vagina. We propose that calfactant may be an effective vaginal anti-inflammatory therapy for inflammatory vaginitis and similar disorders for which current therapy is ineffective.
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Research Articles: Vulva and Vagina Source Type: research