American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989)

Determining the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains a major challenge in contemporary gynecology, and the investigation of alterations in cellular immunity may provide important insights into this issue. A comprehensive search of electron…

PROBLEM: How does the traditional Chinese compound Bushen Xiaozheng Decoction (BSXZD) affect the immunosuppressive microenvironment in rat endometriosis models? METHODS: Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal, sham operation…

PROBLEM: NK-cell dysfunction in endometriosis is suggested to contribute to the survival of ectopic endometrial tissue. However, the underlying causes of this impairment remain unclear. NK cells are divided into: CD56+bright, which produce …

Endometriosis is characterized by pain symptoms, including dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and dyspareunia, the severity of which does not necessarily correlate with the size or extent of lesions. Recent evidence suggests that, in additi…

PURPOSE: Although studies have suggested a link between gut microbiota and endometriosis pathophysiology, the effects of treatment for endometriosis remain unclear. METHODS: In this prospective observational study, 27 patients with stage I…

PROBLEM: Tokishakuyakusan (TSS) is a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine widely used to support pregnancy; however, its molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to elucidate the progesterone-related immunomodulatory m…

PROBLEMS: To investigate the impact of anti-endometrial antibodies (EMAb) on pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and to assess the potential value of personalized treatment strategies. METHOD OF…

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BACKGROUND: The cytokines interleukin (IL)-6 and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) are established inducers of pathogenic T helper 17 (Th17) cells from naïve T cells. In the maternal-fetal compartment, IL-6 signaling elevates levels o…

This review synthesizes evidence on macrophage roles, polarization (M1/M2), and immunometabolic/signaling pathways in endometriosis, outlining therapeutic implications. We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, Scopus, Embas…

OBJECTIVE: Defective endometrial receptivity is an indispensable cause of infertility in endometriosis, yet the post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms underlying this impairment remain poorly understood. The goal of this research was to…

PROBLEM: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder marked by ectopic endometrial-like tissue growth, resulting in pelvic pain, infertility, and significant declines in quality of life. Despite extensive research, …

PROBLEM: Endometriosis (EMS) is a gynecological condition that is associated with chronic pelvic pain and inflammation. Evidence supports the idea that natural killer (NK) cell dysfunction contributes to EMS pathogenesis; nevertheless, the …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EMs) is an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disease, and its pathogenesis remains unclear. Although the placenta is an organ with tumor-like characteristics, its development, including its invasive function…

Soluble immune mediators are key regulators of immune responses that help maintain self-tolerance and prevent autoimmunity. Recently, many forms of these mediators have been found, including soluble immune checkpoints, soluble platelet acti…

OBJECTIVE: To screen immune-related biomarkers in diagnosing patients with both endometriosis (EM) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: After performing differential expression analysis, immune infiltration analysis, WGCNA, the…

PURPOSE: Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with ectopic endometrial tissues arising in extrauterine areas. We investigated the mechanism of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)/P2X4 regulating inflammation and oxidative stress …

PROBLEM: The relationship between abortion and endometriosis (EMS) has been inconsistent in previous observational studies and remains controversial. We intended to examine the causal relationship between abortion and EMS. METHODS OF STUDY…

PROBLEM: Various chemokines have been linked to endometriosis. Notably, chemokines such as CCL2, CXCL8, and CXCL1 have also been shown to promote nociception. In this study, we investigated whether increased serum concentrations and endomet…

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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis (EMs), characterized by ectopic endometrial growth causing infertility. Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) is an important cellular defense mechanism. However, the correlation between ERS and EMs remains unclear. W…

PROBLEM: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to pelvic pain and infertility. Recent studies have indicated that immunological, endocrine, biochemical, and genetic irregularities, along with suboptimal quality of oocyt…

OBJECTIVE: Exosomes are secreted by most cell types and reflect the internal state of their cells of origin, playing crucial roles in the progression of various pathological conditions. Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflamm…