Molecular and cellular mechanisms of fibrogenesis in endometriosis

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of fibrogenesis in endometriosis By Selma Oransay

Endometriosis lesions are characterized by endometrium-like cell proliferation, invasion, and oxidative stress associated with inflammation and neoangiogenesis. Fibrosis, which occurs due to these events, causes chronic pelvic pain depending on the location and the severity of endometriosis. For the purpose…

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Endometriosis and its pro-fibrotic nature. 

Endometriosis and its pro-fibrotic nature.  By Dr. Youngran Park

Endometriosis is currently defined as the presence of endometrial epithelial and stromal cells at ectopic sites. However, with advances in disease knowledge, several vital issues challenge this old definition. Especially, endometrial stromal and glands have been shown to represent only…

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