MicroRNA-Mediated Hormone Dysregulation in Endometriosis
The expressions of certain micro RNAs and estrogen receptor (ER) beta are significantly upregulated while that of ER alfa is downregulated in the ectopic endometrium, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Biomedicines. However, the expression of…
Key Points Lay SummaryEndometriosis and Progesterone Resistance
Progesterone resistance is the unresponsiveness of endometrium with subsequent dysregulation of the progesterone signaling pathway, and endometrial gene works. Progestins, on the other hand, are the first-line treatment choice, especially for long-term treatment of endometriosis. In the clinics, one-third of…
Key Points Lay SummaryIs it the new gold mine for endometriosis: oral GnRH antagonists
Progestins and combined oral contraceptive pills are the first step hormonal options for women with endometriosis. But the more the use expands the more cases are seen with resistance to progestins. This gave birth to a need for different therapeutic…
Key Points Lay SummaryA hot research topic: macrophage reprogramming for endometriosis treatment
Daria Artemova and colleagues from several research institutes of the Russian Federation have published their review on the cellular aspects of endometriosis related to macrophages, particularly emphasizing promising therapeutic options for the future in "International Journal of Molecular Sciences". Macrophages have…
Key Points Lay SummaryImplantation failure in endometriosis patients - Jovana Lekovich, MD., PhD.
Endometriosis is one of the leading reasons for infertility due to decreased oocyte/embryo quality, fertilization ability, tubal function, and aberrant endometrial receptivity. Whether this failure is caused by oocyte/embryo or eutopic endometrium is one of the investigated topics in endometriosis…
Key Points Lay SummaryProgesterone Receptors and Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is characterized as a chronic and inflammatory disease in which the specific cause has not been completely understood. Nonetheless, altered estrogen signaling and progesterone resistance are the common attributes of endometriosis. Progesterone resistance is partly attributed to a decrease…
Key Points Lay SummaryEndometriosis and nuclear receptors
It is well recognized that endometriosis is a steroid-dependent disorder. In endometrial stromal cells, progesterone regulates retinoic acid production and action. Retinoids also act via a number of nuclear receptors (NRs) and are involved in normal endometrial function and endometriosis. Estrogen…
Key Points Lay SummaryProgesterone resistance can cause endometriosis
Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum of ovaries. Abnormal progesterone signaling (i.e., progesterone resistance) in the endometrium has been implicated in the establishment of eutopic and ectopic endometrial implants. Several causes for faulty progesterone signaling have been…
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