The female reproductive system (FRS) exhibits unique immunological characteristics, balancing defense against pathogens with tolerance to sperm and semi-allogeneic embryos. Key players include decidual natural killer (dNK) cells, immune checkpoint …
Angiogenesis is a key link in a variety of physiological and pathological processes and plays a crucial role in tissue repair, tumor growth and ischemic diseases. Ginsenosides, as the main …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease with heterogeneous clinical manifestations and uncertain systemic immune involvement. This study aimed to characterize peripheral immune profiles and circulating tumor markers in women …
Endometriosis can disrupt folliculogenesis due to elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, free radicals, and the apoptotic response in granulosa cells (GCs). It can cause fertility issues in women. To date, …
In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have garnered significant attention as promising therapeutic tools for various diseases. To date, over ten MSC-based therapies have been approved and marketed worldwide, …
"Adverse childhood events" or childhood adversity is a term often used to describe trauma and sources of stress during childhood or adolescence. Childhood adversity may negatively affect multiple aspects of …
Background: Polypoid endometriosis is a rare variant of endometriosis that presents as a tumorous mass, making it difficult to differentiate it from a malignant tumor. It usually occurs in perimenopausal …
While very commonly encountered in the uterus, in particular in the wall of the uterine corpus, leiomyomas are far less frequently found in extragenital sites in females. Atypical leiomyomas (synonyms: …
Cutaneous endometriosis, a rare entity, is a type of extra pelvic endometriosis observed in 0.5%-1% of women. The most common sites include the abdominal wall, umbilicus, vulva, and extremities. It …