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Helixor A enhances natural killer cell activity by induction of PAI-1 expression through the p38/MAPK signaling pathway.

Helixor A, an anticancer drug, has an immunostimulatory effect that increases T and natural killer (NK) cell activity in patients with cancer and endometriosis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying its …

Published: Sept. 12, 2025, midnight
Dysfunction of natural killer cells promotes immune escape and disease progression in endometriosis.

Endometriosis (EMs) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by dysregulated innate immunity, particularly impaired cytotoxic function of natural killer (NK) cells. As pivotal effectors of the innate immune response, NK …

Published: Sept. 5, 2025, midnight
Emerging Mechanisms of NK Cell Dysfunction in Endometriosis: The Role of Autophagy, Metabolism, Cytokines, Exosomes, and Trogocytosis.

Endometriosis (EMS) is a persistent, inflammatory condition that relies on estrogen and is distinguished by the proliferation of endometrial tissue outside the confines of the uterus. The impact on the …

Published: Aug. 27, 2025, 12:01 a.m.
Perturbations of the endometrial immune microenvironment in endometriosis and adenomyosis: their impact on reproduction and pregnancy.

The impact of endometriosis and adenomyosis on reproduction and pregnancy is significant, with both conditions linked to increased rates of infertility, poor ovarian function in women with endometriosis, and elevated …

Published: Feb. 18, 2025, midnight
CD56-Positive NK Cells and CD138-Positive Plasma Cells in Basal Decidua of Term Placentas in Singleton Pregnancies After Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment of Endometriosis-Related Infertility.

A eutopic endometrium in endometriosis shows altered immune responses, including abnormalities of NK cells and expression of plasma cells, related to reproductive issues. This study investigated the counts of CD56-positive …

Published: Feb. 5, 2025, midnight
Female reproductive disease, endometriosis: From inflammation to infertility.

Despite the fact that endometriosis is a common gynecological disease that occurs in 10% of women of reproductive age, the pathogenesis and treatment strategy are not clear to date. Endometriosis …

Published: Nov. 29, 2024, midnight
Peripheral immune characteristics and subset disorder in reproductive females with endometriosis.

Pathogenesis of endometriosis (EN) is still unknown, but growing evidence suggests that immune regulation may be important, and the pattern of peripheral immune changes in reproductive women with EN has …

Published: Nov. 28, 2024, midnight
Identification of a disulfidptosis-related genes signature for diagnostic and immune infiltration characteristics in endometriosis.

Endometriosis (EMs) is the prevalent gynecological disease with the typical features of intricate pathogenesis and immune-related factors. Currently, there is no effective therapeutic intervention for EMs. Disulfidptosis, the cell death …

Published: Oct. 29, 2024, midnight
The Role of NK and T Cells in Endometriosis.

Endometriosis, a debilitating condition, affects one in ten women of reproductive age. Its pathophysiology remains unclear, though deficiencies in immune surveillance are thought to create an environment conducive to the …

Published: Sept. 21, 2024, midnight
Evaluation of the natural killer cell subsets and their relationship with serum interferon gamma and vitamin D levels in women with stages III and IV endometriosis: A case-control study.

Natural killer (NK) cells play a critical role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Moreover, a normal vitamin D level is remarkably associated with an optimal immune response. So, there may …

Published: Sept. 12, 2024, midnight
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