Harnessing the CD16-PI3Kγ axis in peritoneal CD14hi macrophages: A transformative approach to endometriosis management.
Endometriosis (EMS) is a prevalent estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder characterized by ectopic growth of endometrial tissue. Central to its pathophysiology, peritoneal CD14hi macrophages exhibit a pro-EMS phenotype and drive disease progression. …
Identification of Candidate Genes for Endometriosis in a Three-Generation Family with Multiple Affected Members Using Whole-Exome Sequencing.
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10-15% of women of reproductive age. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have accounted for only a fraction of its high heritability, indicating the …
Recurrent Hemothorax and Hemoperitoneum in Endometriosis: A Case Report.
Extra-pelvic endometriosis, defined as the presence of endometrial tissue or stroma outside of the pelvic cavity, is a rare cause of hemothorax and hemoperitoneum. Here, we present a case of …