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Megan E Kelleher

Yale University

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Hanah M. GeorgesiD· 2 shared Kimberly Ann YonkersiD· 2 shared Ryan Wellington LoganiD· 2 shared Vikki M. AbrahamsiD· 2 shared Elle M. McCauley· 1 shared Lisa V Salmeron· 1 shared Tatyana Lynn· 1 shared

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Methadone Triggers Fetal Membrane Sterile Inflammation Through Innate Immune and Opioid Receptor Signaling

Megan E Kelleher, Hanah M. Georges, Lisa V Salmeron, Ryan Wellington Logan, Kimberly Ann Yonkers, Vikki M. Abrahams

This study shows methadone induces sterile inflammation in fetal membranes via TLR7, TLR8, NLRP3, opioid receptors, and NFκB/MAPK signaling in both human and mouse models.

bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2026 · PreprintImmunology

Buprenorphine Induces Human Fetal Membrane Sterile Inflammation

Tatyana Lynn, Megan E Kelleher, Hanah M. Georges, Elle M. McCauley, Ryan Wellington Logan, Kimberly Ann Yonkers, Vikki M. Abrahams

This study shows buprenorphine induces sterile inflammation in human fetal membranes, increasing preterm birth risk via TLR4, NLRP3, and MAPK pathways.

Journal of Reproductive Immunology · Nov 22, 2024Peer-reviewedImmunology