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Gut microbiota and diet in endometriosis: a missing link in therapy?

The effects of plasma protein levels on the risk of endometriosis: A Mendelian randomization study.

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecologic disorder that significantly impacts women's health. However, its underlying pathogenesis remains unknown. This study aimed to ascertain causal associations between plasma protein levels and endometriosis …

Interpretable machine learning for endometriosis classification: a rule-based approach.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to pelvic pain, infertility, and other major health complications. Though some studies have …

Anti-NRP1 peptide-engineered ROS/pH dual-responsive nanoparticles for Alpelisib delivery regulate Sema3A-NRP1/PI3K-AKT signaling to balance oxidative stress and inhibit angiogenesis in endometriosis.

Endometriosis progression is driven by oxidative stress and excessive angiogenesis within an inflammatory microenvironment. To overcome these challenges, we designed ROS/pH dual-responsive Alpelisib-loaded nanoparticles (Alp@TAT-AT7-NPs) functionalized with an anti-NRP1 peptide …

Gut microbiota dysbiosis in endometriosis: mechanistic insights and gut microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies.

Endometriosis (EMs) is a prevalent, estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic implantation and proliferation of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women globally. Despite …

Deep Dyspareunia One Year After Nerve-Sparing Endometriosis Surgery: An Observational Study Highlighting Undesirable Outcomes.

Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the 1-year follow-up outcomes after minimally invasive nerve-sparing surgery for the complete excision of deep endometriosis (DE), with a specific focus on deep dyspareunia. Cases with …

TICAM1-Mediated TLR3/TLR4 Signaling Promotes Endometrial Stromal Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion in Endometriosis via IRF3/IFN-β Axis.

Endometriosis (EMs) is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, yet its precise pathogenesis remains incompletely elucidated. TICAM1, a key adaptor protein …

Hypoxia-induced regulations of cell adhesion molecules and their implications for pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age. Despite extensive research, its …

Analysis of adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination and infection: A retrospective, comparative cohort study using a claims database from Discovery Health, a managed care organisation in South Africa.

Adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination have been studied extensively in recent years. However, there remains a paucity of data directly comparing adverse events among COVID-19 vaccinees and individuals with SARS-CoV-2 …

Endometriosis-Associated Infertility: A Review of Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Current Treatment Strategies.

Background: Endometriosis affects 10-15% of reproductive-aged women and is a leading cause of infertility through anatomical, inflammatory, and molecular mechanisms. Objective: This review synthesizes current evidence on the pathophysiology of …