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    <Journal>
      <PublisherName>Maad Rayan Publishing Company</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>Biomedical Research Bulletin</JournalTitle>
      <Issn>2980-9924</Issn>
      <Volume>3</Volume>
      <Issue>4</Issue>
      <PubDate PubStatus="ppublish">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>12</Month>
        <DAY>29</DAY>
      </PubDate>
    </Journal>
    <ArticleTitle>Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis</ArticleTitle>
    <FirstPage>158</FirstPage>
    <LastPage>167</LastPage>
    <ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.34172/biomedrb.9093</ELocationID>
    <Language>EN</Language>
    <AuthorList>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Shahla</FirstName>
        <LastName>Danaei Mehrabad</LastName>
        <Identifier Source="ORCID">https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2800-1975</Identifier>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Zahra</FirstName>
        <LastName>Attarilar</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Nasim</FirstName>
        <LastName>Mahdavi</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Ali</FirstName>
        <LastName>Pourmohammad</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Faezeh</FirstName>
        <LastName>Mohseni</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Mohammadreza</FirstName>
        <LastName>Behvarz</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Morteza</FirstName>
        <LastName>Atayi</LastName>
        <Identifier Source="ORCID">https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5128-7185</Identifier>
      </Author>
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    <PublicationType>Journal Article</PublicationType>
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      <ArticleId IdType="doi">10.34172/biomedrb.9093</ArticleId>
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      <PubDate PubStatus="received">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>05</Month>
        <Day>19</Day>
      </PubDate>
      <PubDate PubStatus="accepted">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>06</Month>
        <Day>23</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </History>
    <Abstract>Introduction: This study aimed to re-evaluate lymphocyte immunization therapy (LIT) efficacy for unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (uRPL) to bridge the gap between restrictive international guidelines and clinical practices. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020, PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched through August 4, 2025. Six randomized controlled trials involving women with uRPL and confirmed alloimmune etiology (anti-paternal cytotoxic antibodies or mixed lymphocyte reaction–blocking factor deficiency) underwent investigation. The primary outcome was the live birth rate (≥24 weeks) that was analyzed using a random-effects model (risk ratio) and the Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment. Results: LIT (paternal cells, pre-conception) was associated with a significantly higher probability of live birth (RR: 1.432; 95% confidence interval: 1.037–1.978; P=0.029). Statistical heterogeneity was high (78.5%). Sensitivity analysis revealed fragility, and removing three specific trials eliminated statistical significance. Finally, adverse events were primarily localized, and neonatal security was supported by reassuring birth outcomes. Conclusion: Empirical LIT application remains unjustified. However, a significant therapeutic signal exists for optimized protocols in biomarker-screened cohorts. Overall, we advocate for a "Precision Medicine Blueprint" that prioritizes standardized protocols and strict immunologic screening.  </Abstract>
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        <Param Name="value">Precision medicine</Param>
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