By Bahar YukselSpheroids: 3D-mini-models for Understanding Endometriosis
By Bahar Yuksel
The pathogenesis of endometriosis is not fully understood, and there is a need for better models to study the disease. Spheroids are 3D clusters of cells that mimic the structure and function of endometrial tissue. These mini models have several…
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Is it iron that calls vessels to form endometriosis
By Bahar Yuksel
The trigger mechanism of endometriosis formation is still under investigation. But it is clear that there is an iron overload on endometriotic lesions. In the study conducted by Guojing Li et al, the mechanism of iron on endometriosis formation has been…
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By Özge ÖzkayaAn Alternative Medical Approach to Treat Endometriosis?
By Özge Özkaya
Molecules that act on a protein called SRC-1 could constitute a new medical tool to treat endometriosis, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology. SRC-1 makes certain parts of DNA more accessible therefore increasing gene expression or…
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Naturally Occurring Plant Product May Hold Promise for the Treatment of Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
A natural plant product called apigenin might be a potential new treatment for endometriosis according to a study published in the Journal of Cell Physiology. “ […] Apigenin is a potential novel therapeutic agent to overcome current limitations in the…
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