A comparative analysis of the cytostatic effects of progestins (gestobutanoyl, megestrol acetate, amol, dienogest, and medroxyprogesterone acetate), glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone, dexamethasone), and diclofenac on tumor cells was carried …
Steroid hormones are the key regulators of inflammatory and autoimmune processes. The role of steroid hormones is mostly inhibitory in these processes. The expression of IL-6, TNFα, and IL-1β, as markers of inflammation, and TGFβ, as a mark…
The specific regulation of inflammatory processes by steroid hormones has been actively studied in recent years, especially by progesterone (P4) and progestins. The mechanisms of the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory P4 action are not …
This review summarizes the current opinions on the mechanisms of action of nuclear, mitochondrial, and membrane progesterone receptors. The main aspects of the pharmacological action of progestins have been studied. Data on the clinical use…
Progesterone and its synthetic analogues, progestins, participate in the regulation of cell differentiation, proliferation and cell cycle progression. Progestins are usually applied for contraception, maintenance of pregnancy, and hormone r…
Endometriosis occurs in 10% of females of reproductive age and ranks third among gynecological diseases, being one of the causes of infertility. The success of endometriosis treatment depends on individually selected therapy based on molecu…
Endometriosis occurs in 10% of females of reproductive age and ranks third among gynecological diseases, being one of the causes of infertility. The success of endometriosis treatment depends on individually selected therapy based on molecu…