Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

ObjectivesThis study compared the effects of daidzein (DZD) and 17-β-estradiol (E2) on uterine histopathology, expression of endometrial cancer-related genes, and anti-oxidant status in ovariectomized (OVX) rats.Materials and methodsThirty …

OBJECTIVES: Parthenolide (PTL) has significant anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, but its regulatory mechanisms in endometriosis (EMs) remain unclear. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of PTL on cellular m…

Sleep deprivation (SD) is a significant risk factor for reproductive dysfunction. This review aims to synthesize evidence establishing that oxidative stress (OS) is the key pathological mediator of SD-induced reproductive impairments in bot…

OBJECTIVES: Endometriosis carries remarkable social, public health, and financial consequences. Based on two theories of retrograde menstruation and stem cells, menstrual blood-derived stem cells (MenSCs) play a significant role in endometr…

ObjectivesLOXL2, known as Lysyl oxidase-like 2, is classified as a lysyl oxidase (LOX) family member. However, its role and mechanism in endometrial cancer (EC) are unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the potential role and mechanis…

Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of diverse diseases, ranging from chronic disorders to acute inflammatory responses. Inflammasome, a multiprotein complex that controls the activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines an…

OBJECTIVES: One of the leading causes of endometriosis is the return of menstrual blood flow into the pelvic cavity and the establishment of menstrual blood mesenchymal stem cells (MenSCs) outside the uterus. MenSCs from endometriosis patie…

OBJECTIVES: Developing a bioactive testicular scaffold has been proposed as a potential option to preserve male fertility. Using the gas foaming method, this study aimed to fabricate an effective and highly porous scaffold derived from a ge…

ObjectivesOvarian ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) is an extremely complex pathological problem that begins with oxygen deprivation, progresses to excessive free radical production, and intensifies inflammation. The JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway i…

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Astaxanthin (ASX) on ovaries in letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) model in female rats by histopathological, immunohistochemical and biochemical techniques.Ma…

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate hypothyroidism's effects on endometrial receptivity, creating an experimental hypothyroidism model in female rats.Materials and methodsTo induce hypothyroidism in rats of Hipotiroid-ER and Treatment…

ObjectivesThe placenta provides nutrients and oxygen to embryo and removes waste products from embryo's blood. As far as we know, the effects of exposure to Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) signals on placenta have not been evaluated. Hence, we examined the…

OBJECTIVES: NOTCH signaling pathway is well known for its role in cell fate, cell survival, cell differentiation, and apoptosis. Some of the NOTCH signaling genes are critical for endometrial function and implantation in animals and appear …

ObjectivesTo benefit from reproduction and deal with challenges in the environmental conditions, animals must adapt internal physiology to maximize the reproduction rate. Maladaptive variations in the neurochemical systems and reproductive …

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate the change in plasma anandamide (AEA) levels throughout the normal menstrual cycle, and to analyze the relationship among AEA, sex steroids and gonadotrophins.Materials and methodsThe p…

OBJECTIVES: . MATERIALS AND METHODS: study, endometrial biopsies from endometriosis patients (n=9) were prepared and digested by an enzymatic method (collagenase I, 2 mg/ml). Stromal and epithelial cells were separated by sequential filtrat…

ObjectivesFOXP3 gene is an X-linked gene that encodes FOXP3 protein, an essential transcription factor in CD4+CD25+FOXP3+ regulatory T (Treg) cells. We aimed, in the present study, to investigate the association of two FOXP3 polymorphisms, …

Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) is a glycoprotein that belongs to the family of non-inhibitory serpins. The broad spectrum of PEDF biological activity is evident when considering its effects in promoting cell survival and prolifera…

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis on human microRNAs (miRNAs) expression data of endometriosis tissue profiles versus those of normal controls and to identify novel putative diagnostic markers. MATERIALS A…

OBJECTIVE(S): Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-I) associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is an endemic disease observed in Japan, Africa, Caribbean basin, and north-east Iran. It is usually presented as a c…

Angiogenesis or formation of new blood vessels from preexisting vasculature is a key process in some physiological conditions such as wound healing, growth, and action of female reproductive organs. Moreover, disturbance of the mechanisms o…