Selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs): progesterone receptor action, mode of action on the endometrium and treatment options in gynecological …

A Wagenfeld, PTK Saunders, L Whitaker… - Expert opinion on …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The progesterone receptor plays an essential role in uterine physiology and
reproduction. Selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs) have emerged as a …

The unique pharmacological characteristics of mifepristone (RU486): from terminating pregnancy to preventing cancer metastasis

J Chen, J Wang, J Shao, Y Gao, J Xu… - Medicinal research …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Mifepristone (RU486) is a born‐for‐woman molecule discovered three decades ago. Unlike
those antihypertensive and antipsychotic pharmaceutical blockbusters, this abortifacient …

[HTML][HTML] Selective progesterone receptor modulators in reproductive medicine: pharmacology, clinical efficacy and safety

P Bouchard, N Chabbert-Buffet, BCJM Fauser - Fertility and sterility, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the mechanism of action of selective progesterone receptor
modulators (SPRMs) and summarize the preclinical and clinical efficacy and safety data …

Stress hormones promote growth of B16-F10 melanoma metastases: an interleukin 6-and glutathione-dependent mechanism

SL Valles, M Benlloch, ML Rodriguez, S Mena… - Journal of translational …, 2013 - Springer
Abstract Background Interleukin (IL)-6 (mainly of tumor origin) activates glutathione (GSH)
release from hepatocytes and its interorgan transport to B16-F10 melanoma metastatic foci …

Progesterone analogs influence germination of Clostridium sordellii and Clostridium difficile spores in vitro

M Liggins, N Ramirez, N Magnuson… - Journal of …, 2011 - Am Soc Microbiol
Clostridium sordellii and Clostridium difficile are closely related anaerobic Gram-positive,
spore-forming human pathogens. C. sordellii and C. difficile form spores that are believed to …

Mifepristone: a potential clinical agent based on its anti-progesterone and anti-glucocorticoid properties

Y Sun, M Fang, H Davies, Z Hu - Gynecological Endocrinology, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Nowadays, unwanted pregnancy is a major globe tragedy for millions of women, associated
with significant direct and indirect costs, no matter for individuals or society. The …

米非司酮与妈富隆治疗围绝经期功能失调性子宫出血的临床疗效观察

张娟, 赵雪卉, 李晓文, 宋文侠 - 西北国防医学杂志, 2012 - cqvip.com
目的: 评价米非司酮与妈富隆治疗围绝经期功能失调性子宫出血的临床疗效. 方法:
将围绝经期功能失调性子宫出血患者120 例随机分为米非司酮组和妈富隆组, 治疗随访3 个月 …

Endometriosis: alternative methods of medical treatment

L Muñoz-Hernando, JL Muñoz-Gonzalez… - … journal of women's …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory estrogen-dependent disease defined by the presence of
endometrial glands and stroma at extrauterine sites. The main purpose of endometriosis …

Effect of Mifepristone vs Placebo for Treatment of Adenomyosis With Pain Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial

X Che, J Wang, W Sun, J He, Q Wang, D Zhu… - JAMA Network …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Adenomyosis is a common chronic gynecological disorder, and its treatment is
an unmet need. New therapies need to be developed. Mifepristone is being tested for …

Mifepristone inhibits non-small cell lung carcinoma cellular escape from DNA damaging cisplatin

HE Kapperman, AA Goyeneche, CM Telleria - Cancer cell international, 2018 - Springer
Background Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. The major
histopathological subtype of lung cancer is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Platinum …