Endocrine roles of vitamin D in female reproduction: Mechanisms and clinical implications.
Vitamin D a fat-soluble steroid hormone signals through Vitamin D Receptors (VDRs) located throughout the ovaries, uterus, placenta, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland, influencing immune regulation and female reproductive physiology. This …
Integrative gene ontology-driven analysis of the eutopic endometrium reveals key dysregulated functionomes and pathways in endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and an increased risk of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer. Despite extensive research, its molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. This …