Raymond A. Isidro

We previously demonstrated the negative impact of stress in an animal model of endometriosis. Although its role is unclear, altered levels of vitamin D (VitD) have been found in patients with this condition. VitD signaling through the VitD …

Although the role of vitamin D in endometriosis is still unclear, vitamin D signaling through the vitamin D receptor (VDR) is associated with anti‐proliferative and anti‐inflammatory effects. We previously reported differential VDR expressi…

Prior studies from our laboratory have shown that stress can exacerbate the severity of endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disorder. The vitamin D receptor (VDR), expressed in cycling endometrium, is associated with anti-proliferative a…

Background: Endometriosis is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in areas such as the peritoneal cavity and colon causing pain and discomfort. We have previously demonstrated that rats with explants of endometrial tissue in th…