Plant Sterol Against Endometriosis

Plant Sterol Against Endometriosis By Özge Özkaya

Endometriosis may include an aggressive, immunomodulatory subtype driven by a cellular senescence–PAK4–AKT signaling circuit, according to a new study published in Aging Cell by Jingchun Liu and colleagues from Wuhan University. The researchers also identified the natural plant sterol stigmasterol…

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Study Sheds Light on How Parabens and Benzophenones May Be Linked to Endometriosis

Study Sheds Light on How Parabens and Benzophenones May Be Linked to Endometriosis By Özge Özkaya

Exposure to parabens and benzophenones may be linked to the altered expression profile of genes involved in cellular pathways associated with the development of endometriosis, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. “Given the…

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Study Identifies Potential New Theraputic Target in Endometriosis

Study Identifies Potential New Theraputic Target in Endometriosis By Özge Özkaya

Lactate could drive the progression of endometriosis by upregulating the expression of a gene called HMGB1, according to a new study published in the Journal of Biomedical Research. This finding identifies novel targets for the prevention and treatment of endometriosis.…

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