The role of inflammation, oxidative stress, angiogenesis, and apoptosis in the pathophysiology of endometriosis: Basic science and new insights based on gene expression

Mansooreh Samimi, Mohammad Hossein Pourhanifeh, Abolfazl Mehdizadehkashi, Tahereh Eftekhar, Zatollah Asemi
Journal of cellular physiology · 2019 · vol. 234(11) , pp. 19384–19392 · doi:10.1002/jcp.28666 · PMID:31004368 · W2936185298
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This review examines the roles of inflammation, oxidative stress, angiogenesis, and apoptosis in endometriosis pathophysiology and discusses molecular signaling pathways relevant to therapeutic strategies.

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Endometriosis is a frequent and chronic illness in young women which could be defined by the existence of endometrial stroma and glands outside of the normal site of the lining of the uterus. It has painful symptoms. The advanced stage of endometriosis may lead to gynecological malignancies, such as ovarian cancer, and other complications, including infertility. However, its exact physiopathology is not well known. Recent studies have shown the possible roles of inflammation along with oxidative stress. Additionally, angiogenesis and apoptosis dysregulation contribute to endometriosis pathophysiology. Therapeutic strategies and continuing attempts, to conquer endometriosis should be done regarding molecular signaling pathways. Thus, the present review summarizes current studies and focuses on molecular mechanisms.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Inflammation Neovascularization, Pathologic Oxidative Stress Apoptosis Apoptosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Endometrium Female Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic Humans Inflammation Inflammation Inflammation Molecular Targeted Therapy

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