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The human cytochrome P450 19A1 (CYP19A1, aromatase) is a heme-containing protein catalyzing the final steps of the biosynthesis of the steroid hormone 17β-estradiol. It is a key target for the treatment of sex-hormone-related disorders due …

BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) can be mild and self-limited, but it can also become severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and lead to multi-organ dysfunction. It is still difficult to identify patients who may develop severe disease at an ea…

RATIONALE: Intramural pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which the gestational sac is embedded entirely within the myometrium, with no connection to the uterine cavity. Early diagnosis and timely management are challenging. P…

BACKGROUND: Studies have found that post-traumatic growth exists in patients with recent hysterectomy. However, previous studies have overlooked heterogeneity within groups. There is a lack of research on whether there are different categor…

OBJECTIVE: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a recurrent disease. The current treatments for PD often fail to provide long-lasting effects, underscoring the necessity for new treatment options that can offer durable benefits. Previous studies ha…

Cancer is a highly deadly disease, with breast cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer being the most prevalent in women. However, traditional cancer treatments present challenges due to their strong toxic side effec…

ObjectiveEffective early diagnosis and timely intervention in acute pancreatitis (AP) are essential for improving patient outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the clinical utility of the neutrophil CD64 index (nCD64) in stratifying patient…

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to explore the impact of the clinical and embryological factors on the pregnancy outcome of FET cycle, while determining the applicability range for the primary predictor. METHODS: A total of 4395 FET…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian dysfunction caused by aging restricts female reproductive capacity and causes age-related health problems. Ferroptosis is an important mode of cell death during accelerated aging. Oviductus Ranae (OR), a traditional Chin…

To elucidate the mechanisms of endometriosis-associated infertility and identify potential drug targets by targeting PI3K/Akt and NF-κB signaling pathways. This study assessed clinical characteristics, inflammatory and oxidative stress biom…

The Ping-Chong-Jiang-Ni Formula (PCJNF), a compound of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has demonstrated remarkable clinical effectiveness and is widely utilized in the treatment of endometriosis (EMs). Previous studies have shown that P…

This study aims to explore the value of MRI intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) combined with T2 mapping in predicting the malignancy of endometriosis (EM) and construct a noninvasive preoperative risk assessment model. A retrospective anal…

Natural products, recognized for their potential in disease prevention and treatment, have been integrated with advanced nano-delivery systems to create natural product-based nanomedicines, offering innovative approaches for various disease…

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Guizhi Fuling Wan (GZFLW), a canonical herbal formulation originating from Synopsis of the Golden Chamber, has been widely utilized in managing pain-associated disorders. While its therapeutic efficacy in ade…

The protein associated with the silencing information regulator 2-associated enzyme1 (SIRT1) is a highly conserved nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)-dependent deacetylase and a key member of the sirtuin family. SIRT1 plays an essenti…

BACKGROUND: Phthalate esters (PAEs) are a class of synthetic compounds that are extensively utilized in a range of consumer products, and they significantly affect both environmental conditions and human reproductive health. Especially, man…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the advantages of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of uterine leiomyomas and adenomyosis. METHODS: Patients with uterine leiomyomas (435 cases) and adenomyosis (78 cases) treated in our hospita…

Endometriosis is a chronic condition with limited therapeutic options. The molecular aberrations promoting ectopic attachment and interactions with the local microenvironment sustaining lesion growth have been unclear, prohibiting developme…

SuoquanYishen formula (SQYSF), a traditional Chinese herbal prescription for treating diabetic kidney disease (DKD), has demonstrated clinical efficacy in lowering blood glucose and alleviating renal damage. Emerging evidence implicates cel…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the expression levels of the oocyte-secreted factors growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF-9) and bone morphogenetic protein-15 (BMP-15) in cumulus cells (CCs) under different controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protoc…

BACKGROUND: Hydroxyurea (HU) is an antitumor drug. However, HU exposure is associated with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Zi Chong granules, a Chinese Medicine, can protect against DOR, but little is known regarding its underlying mechan…

PURPOSE: To characterize the effect of embolic particle size on outcomes of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for mixed adenomyosis/fibroids. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single-center retrospective database was compiled of all patients with m…

BACKGROUND: This study leveraged whole-genome resequencing to investigate the genetic architecture, population structure, and kinship dynamics of the Hetian sheep population. By integrating genomic data with reproductive trait analysis, we …

Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), integral components of the tumor microenvironment, play a pivotal role in tumor proliferation, metastasis, and clinical outcomes. However, its specific roles in Kidney Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma (KIRC) …

Background/Objectives: Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) is characterized by endometrial fibrocyte hyperplasia. The LIN28B gene is associated with many proliferative diseases. However, its association with IUA is entirely unknown. We hypothesized…