OBJECTIVE: Adenomyosis is a gynecologic disorder characterized by symptoms of dysmenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, and infertility. This study aimed to analyze the expression profiles of key inflammatory cytokines in the endometrium wit…
A sustained and chronically-inflamed environment is characterized by the presence of heterogeneous inflammatory cellular components, including neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes and fibroblasts. These infiltrated cells produce growth sti…
STUDY QUESTION: What is the role of the inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) in human endometriotic tissues and a mouse model of endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Four IAP proteins were expressed in endometriotic tissue indicating IAPs may …
Inflammation is a definite cancer-causing factor as revealed by cumulative basic, clinical and epidemiological studies. It is mostly induced by infectious agents. For instance, infection with papillomaviruses associates with anogenital canc…