By Özge ÖzkayaStudy Sheds Light on Physiological Processes Associated with Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Sensory nerves play an important role in the development of endometriosis as well as fibrosis, confirms a study by Chinese researchers. A better understanding of physiological processes associated with the development of endometriosis can help researchers devise new ways to…
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By Dr. Youngran ParkFibrogenesis in endometriosis: The role of neuropeptides
By Dr. Youngran Park
Endometriosis is a debilitating gynaecologic disease affecting 6–10% of women of reproductive age. Endometriotic lesions are known to be hyperinnervated due to neurogenesis resulting from neutrophins secreted by endometriotic lesions and possibly platelets. These neutrophins seem to preferentially favor the…
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