Peek R

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article 2024

Endometriotic tissue fragments are viable after cryopreservation in an ex vivo tissue model recapitulating the fibrotic microenvironment

Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/deae164

STUDY QUESTION: Is it possible to establish an ex vivo endometriosis model using cryopreserved endometriotic tissue fragments? SUMMARY ANSWER: Cryopreserved endometriotic tissue fragments remain viable after thawing and during at least 3 d…

review 2024

The role of fibrosis in endometriosis: a systematic review

Human Reproduction Update ·doi:10.1093/humupd/dmae023

BACKGROUND: Fibrosis is an important pathological feature of endometriotic lesions of all subtypes. Fibrosis is present in and around endometriotic lesions, and a central role in its development is played by myofibroblasts, which are cells …