Suggestive associations between genetically predicted gut microbiota and endometriosis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
Introduction. Endometriosis affects 10-20% of reproductive-age women. Emerging evidence links the gut microbiota to endometriosis pathogenesis, but observational studies are limited by confounding, reverse causation and uncertainty about whether reported …
Modulating IL-11-dependent matrix stiffness to delay ovarian aging.
Recent studies have highlighted the crucial role of mechanical properties in the ovarian microenvironment for ovarian function. However, the mechanisms that cause ovarian matrix stiffening during aging remain incompletely understood. …