Naoki Terakawa

article 2009

TAK1 activation for cytokine synthesis and proliferation of endometriotic cells

Molecular and cellular endocrinology ·doi:10.1016/j.mce.2009.04.012

article 2009

The role of survivin in the resistance of endometriotic stromal cells to drug-induced apoptosis

Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/dep305

BACKGROUND: Decreased susceptibility of endometrial tissue to apoptosis may contribute to the pathogenesis of endometriosis. We investigate the role of survivin in the pathophysiology of endometriosis through the ability of ectopic and euto…

article 2008

Dienogest is as effective as intranasal buserelin acetate for the relief of pain symptoms associated with endometriosis—a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, controlled trial

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.12.080

article 2008

Exploring mechanisms for regulating growth and survival of ectopic endometriotic cells using comprehensive DNA microarray analysis

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.236

article 2008

Interleukin-10 attenuates TNF-α–induced interleukin-6 production in endometriotic stromal cells

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.04.052

article 2008

Lipopolysaccharide promoted proliferation and invasion of endometriotic stromal cells via induction of cyclooxygenase-2

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.235

article 2008

Low-dose oral contraceptive pill for dysmenorrhea associated with endometriosis: a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.08.051

review 2008

Mechanisms of chemoresistance and poor prognosis in ovarian clear cell carcinoma

Cancer science ·doi:10.1111/j.1349-7006.2008.00747.x

Clear cell carcinoma (CCC) accounts for 4% to 12% of epithelial ovarian cancer in Western countries and, for some unknown reasons, it comprises more than 20% of such cancers in Japan. CCC shows unique clinical features such as a high incide…

other 2008

Novel therapeutic targets for GnRH analogues in the treatment of endometriosis and current approaches to optimizing GnRH analogue therapy. Introduction

Gynecologic and obstetric investigation ·doi:10.1159/000148024

article 2008

Serum interleukin-8 levels are elevated in patients with ovarian endometrioma

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.1355

article 2007

Aberrant expression of keratinocyte growth factor receptor in ovarian surface epithelial cells of endometrioma

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.02.060

article 2007

An epigenetic disorder may cause aberrant expression of aromatase gene in endometriotic stromal cells

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.03.078

article 2007

Apoptosis and endometriosis

Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library ·doi:10.2741/2302

Apoptosis plays a critical role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and represents a normal function to eliminate excess or dysfunctional cells. Accumulated evidence suggest that apoptosis helps to maintain cellular homeostasis during the men…

article 2007

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ ligand reduced tumor necrosis factor-α-induced interleukin-8 production and growth in endometriotic stromal cells

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.03.061

article 2006

P-338

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.07.694

article 2005

Drug-induced apoptosis was markedly attenuated in endometriotic stromal cells

Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/dei372

BACKGROUND: The survival of endometriotic cells in the ectopic site has been investigated from the aspect of susceptibility of endometriotic tissues to apoptosis. In order to investigate the nature of abnormal survival of endometriotic cell…

article 2005

Progesterone and progestational compounds attenuate tumor necrosis factor alpha–induced interleukin-8 production via nuclear factor kappaB inactivation in endometriotic stromal cells

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.11.042

article 2005

Reduction of estrogen production by interleukin-6 in a human granulosa tumor cell line may have implications for endometriosis-associated infertility

Fertility and Sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.12.014

other 2004

A combination of interleukin-6 and its soluble receptor impairs sperm motility: implications in infertility associated with endometriosis

Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/deh324

BACKGROUND: We previously reported that the level of interleukin (IL)-6 is increased in the peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis. This study was undertaken to assess the effects of IL-6 and soluble IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R) on in vitro…

article 2004

Hepatocyte Growth Factor/Met System Promotes Endometrial and Endometriotic Stromal Cell Invasion via Autocrine and Paracrine Pathways

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism ·doi:10.1210/jc.2003-030874

Endometrial stromal cells reportedly have a role in the initial invasion of endometrial tissue into the peritoneum. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), which is a ligand for the c-met protooncogene product (Met), stimulates proliferation and in…

article 2004

Interleukin-6 reduced estrogen production in a human granulosa tumor cells: Its implication in endometriosis-associated infertility

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.07.420

article 2004

Lipopolysaccharide promoted proliferation of endometriotic stromal cells via induction of tumor necrosis factor a and interleukin-8 expression

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.07.419

article 2004

Lipopolysaccharide-promoted proliferation of endometriotic stromal cells via induction of tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin-8 expression

Fertility and Sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.04.038

article 2004

The effects of dienogest, danazol and progesterone on the expression of IL-8 in endometriotic stromal cells

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.07.179