Expression of aromatase (P450 aromatase/CYP19) in peritoneal and ovarian endometriotic tissues and deep endometriotic (adenomyotic) nodules of the rectovaginal septum

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This study investigated the presence and levels of aromatase in peritoneal and ovarian endometriotic tissues, as well as deep endometriotic nodules of the rectovaginal septum.

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We found, by reverse transcription--real time--polymerase chain reaction, that the expression of aromatase (CYP19) in ovarian, peritoneal endometriosis, and deep endometriotic nodules is significantly different, which strengthens the theory of three distinct clinical entities. Compared with peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometriosis exhibits an 8-fold higher expression of aromatase, which suggests that aromatase inhibitors may be particularly active in this form of endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Aromatase Endometriosis Ovarian Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Rectal Diseases Vaginal Diseases Aromatase Endometriosis Female Humans Organ Specificity Ovarian Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Rectal Diseases Tissue Distribution Vaginal Diseases

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