MicroRNA-Mediated Hormone Dysregulation in Endometriosis

MicroRNA-Mediated Hormone Dysregulation in Endometriosis By Özge Özkaya

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…

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Endometriosis and Progesterone Resistance

Endometriosis and Progesterone Resistance By Selma Oransay

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…

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Is it the new gold mine for endometriosis: oral GnRH antagonists

Is it the new gold mine for endometriosis: oral GnRH antagonists By Bahar Yuksel

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…

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A hot research topic: macrophage reprogramming for endometriosis treatment

A hot research topic: macrophage reprogramming for endometriosis treatment By Nasuhi Engin Aydin

 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…

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Implantation failure in endometriosis patients - Jovana Lekovich, MD., PhD.

Implantation failure in endometriosis patients - Jovana Lekovich, MD., PhD. By Hale Goksever Celik

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…

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Progesterone Receptors and Endometriosis.

Progesterone Receptors and Endometriosis. By Ellen Tumimbang

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…

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Endometriosis and nuclear receptors

Endometriosis and nuclear receptors By Dr. Youngran Park

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…

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Progesterone resistance can cause endometriosis

Progesterone resistance can cause endometriosis By Demet Candaş Green

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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