Tissue & cell

Menstrual retrograde hemorrhage deposits heme-rich, erythrocyte-laden fluid into the peritoneal cavity, creating a spatially concentrated and recurring source of labile Fe(II) that is chemically poised to catalyze Fenton chemistry and seed …

BACKGROUND: Female reproductive disorders are a leading cause of infertility, affecting millions of women worldwide and resulting in significant emotional and social challenges. Despite advances in medical science, current treatment options…

Endometriosis is characterised by the growth of abnormal endometrial tissue outside the uterus and chronic inflammation. Increasing evidence suggests that placenta extracellular vesicles (EVs) inhibit the growth and migration of ovarian and…

Adenomyosis (ADM) is a benign condition associated with various gynecological disorders. However, effective treatment options are limited, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic targets. This study identified abnormal activation…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian torsion is a serious emergency that can lead to female infertility. Vasopressin (VP) is a potent vasoconstrictor with potential anti-inflammatory properties. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the protective effec…

Ovulation is known to damage fallopian tube epithelial (FTE) cells, promote cellular transformation, and contribute to the development of high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSC). While ovulatory follicular fluid-derived extracellular ves…

Endometrial regeneration is a cornerstone of reproductive health, with the extracellular matrix (ECM) playing a pivotal role in tissue repair, regeneration, and fertility restoration. Dysregulated ECM remodeling is at the heart of many debi…

Endometriosis, a non-malignant gynecological disorder characterized by debilitating symptoms, displays several cancer-like characteristics, including metastatic behavior and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. The dynamics of ECM are lar…

BACKGROUND: Our purpose is to explore the influence of Hua Yu Xiao Zheng (HYXZ) decoction on the senescence of ectopic endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) in endometriosis as well as its relevant mechanisms. METHODS: The proliferation, apopto…

Endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, is associated with severe pelvic pain, infertility, and profound immune dysregulation. Despite advances in hormonal therapy and …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the mechanism of Juan-Tong-Yin (JTY) on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-autophagy in endometriosis (EM) rats through the protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK)/eukaryotic cell initiation factor 2α …

Impaired vascular growth resulting from reduced vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the epithelial tissue of the glands is a primary cause of thin endometrium. Inducing angiogenesis offers a possible therapeutic strategy for this c…

OBJECTIVE: The human endometrium has significant regenerative abilities due to stem cells, which are vital in immunomodulation, immune tolerance, steroid hormone response, and inflammation. Endometriosis, an inflammatory gynecological disor…

Because adenomyosis (AM) ectopic primary cells are hard to come by, have a short lifespan, and the characteristics that alter over time, their utility in AM research is constrained. This study aimed to establish a line of immortalized human…

Decidualization is characterized by a series of genetic, metabolic, morphological, biochemical, vascular and immune changes occurring in the endometrial stroma in response to the implanting embryo or even before conception and involves the …

Any significant loss of vision or blindness caused by corneal damages is referred to as corneal blindness. Corneal blindness is the fourth most common cause of blindness worldwide, representing more than 5% of the total blind population. Cu…

MiR-124-3p regulates the biological function of endometrial cancer cells. However, the role of miR-124-3p in adenomyosis (AM) has not been reported. Hence, we hypothesized that miR-124-3p also regulated the development of AM. The expression…

Sildenafil is an important phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat a range of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, prostatic hyperplasia and pulmonary hypertension. Its main mechanism of action is the inhibition of phosphodiesteras…