Deciphering the Role of miRNAs in Endometriosis Pathophysiology Using Experimental Endometriosis Mouse Models

Endometriosis is an enigmatic disease for which we still have a poor understanding on how and why the disease develops. In recent years, miRNAs, small noncoding RNAs which regulate gene expression posttranscriptionally, have been evaluated for their role in endometriosis pathophysiology. This review will provide a brief summary on the role of miRNAs in endometrial physiology and pathophysiology as related to endometriosis. We will then discuss mouse models used in endometriosis research and the incorporation of some of these models in studies which examined the role of miRNAs in endometriosis pathophysiology. We conclude with providing future prospective on the role of mouse models in dissecting the role of miRNAs in endometriosis pathophysiology. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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