Endometrial stem/progenitor cells

Tetsuo Maruyama
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research · 2014 · vol. 40(9) , pp. 2015–2022 · doi:10.1111/jog.12501 · PMID:25160689 · W1502139054
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Human endometrium harbors stem/progenitor cells that drive cyclical regeneration and remodeling, and may contribute to associated disease pathogenesis.

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Abstract

Human endometrium regenerates and regresses with each menstrual cycle under hormonal control throughout a woman's reproductive life. The cyclical regeneration and remodeling potentials allude to the existence of stem/progenitor cells in the endometrium. There is increasing evidence that human endometrium contains small numbers of stem-like cells capable of self-renewal, multiple differentiation and tissue reconstitution. Although the precise identity of endometrial stem/progenitor cells remains elusive, these cells are thought to play pivotal role(s) in the physiological remodeling and regeneration of the human endometrium and also in the pathogenesis of endometrium-associated diseases, such as endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Adult Stem Cells Endometrium Menstrual Cycle Models, Biological Adult Adult Stem Cells Adult Stem Cells Animals Cell Movement Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Female Humans

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