Endometriosis - on the intersection of modern environmental pollutants and ancient genetic regulatory variants Nature
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-driven inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women globally. Despite increasing genomic insights into advanced-stage disease, the genetic underpinnings of early-stage endometriosis remain poorly understood, …
Although per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure has been linked to endometriosis, this association remains controversial, and the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study aimed to investigate this relationship and …
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has revolutionized assisted reproductive technologies (ART), profoundly transforming infertility treatment since its inception. This procedure involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment, …
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are reportedly associated with adverse obstetric outcomes, including premature labor and gestational diabetes. We aimed to evaluate associations of maternal PFAS exposure with obstetric and …
Ferroptosis, as an iron-dependent programmed cell death, plays a significant role in reproductive system diseases. It's involved in the pathological processes of various reproductive system diseases by affecting the survival …
Inflammation-driven mechanisms in endometrial cancer: pathways from inflammatory microenvironment remodeling to immune escape Frontiers
Increased activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in immune cells, including macrophages, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases. Targeted depletion of macrophages has been explored as …
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulsatility is under the influence of hypothalamic neuropeptides, especially neurons expressing kisspeptin, neurokinin B, and dynorphin. These hypothalamic cells are called KNDy neurons. By integrating hormonal and environmental …