By Dr. Youngran ParkCXCR4 or CXCR7 antagonists as novel therapies for endometriosis
By Dr. Youngran Park
Endometriosis is a common, estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disorder. It affects approximately 5-10% of reproductive-aged women and 20-50% of infertile women. Endometriosis also has a significant social and psychological impact on the lives of women. Despite such a significant burden, there…
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By Kasthuri NairMechanism for Migration of Endometriosis Cells in the Body
By Kasthuri Nair
Li et al. recently published a paper in Stem Cells titled “Hematogenous Dissemination of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Endometriosis.” This article seeks to understand the mechanisms underlying the migration of endometriosis. The authors initially hypothesize that endometriosis-derived mesenchymal stem cells…
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