Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, estrogen-dependent disease characterized by the
growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. Although the etiology of …

Abstract Endometriosis (EMS), an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affects
approximately 5–10% of the general female population of reproductive age and 20–90% of …

Background The prevalence and genotype distribution of Human papillomavirus (HPV)
infection vary depending on geographical region and the immunity provided by vaccines …

The transcription factor forkhead box protein 3 (FOXP3) is an essential molecular marker of
regulatory T cell (Treg) development in different microenvironments. Tregs are cells …

STUDY QUESTION Is endometriosis associated with changes in CD4+ CD25+ FOXP3+
regulatory T cells (Treg cells)? SUMMARY ANSWER Endometriosis is associated with …

The FOXP3 gene encodes a transcription factor thought to be important for the development
and function of regulatory T cells (Treg cells). These cells are involved in the regulation of T …

Endometriosis, a benign gynecologic and chronic inflammatory disease, is defined by the
presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus characterized mainly by pelvic pain and …

Objective Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecologic disease affecting 10% of women in
reproductive age. Endometriosis is diagnosed by laparoscopy that was followed by …

Numerous hypotheses have been put forward to explain the presence of ectopic
endometrial tissue and stroma. The immune system participates in the homeostasis of the …

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of
endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. The disease is associated with disturbed local …