ReviewFertility and sterility2014
World Endometriosis Research Foundation Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project: IV. Tissue collection, processing, and storage in endometriosis research.
Review in Fertility and sterility, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 77 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
77 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- WERF Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project for Experimental Models in Endometriosis Research (EPHect-EM-Homologous): homologous rodent models.Molecular human reproduction · 2025Pooled it
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- Endometrial biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016Pooled it
- Technical Verification and Assessment of Independent Validation of Biomarker Models for Endometriosis.BioMed research international · 2019Trial
- Methodological Pitfalls in Endometriosis Biospecimen Research: Lessons From MAP4K4 Expression Studies.FASEB bioAdvances · 2026Article
- [Endometriosis pain research in Germany : ENDO-PAIN and StEPP-UPP-two new research consortia on endometriosis pain].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Review
- Single-nucleus analysis of menstrual fluid highlights gene expression differences in epithelial cells of endometriosis donors.BMC medicine · 2026Article
- The "White line sign": A novel sonographic soft marker of pelvic endometriosis.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Human Endometriotic Lesion-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles Impair Macrophage Function in the Peritoneal Microenvironment.Journal of extracellular vesicles · 2026Article
- Legislating infrastructure: a state-level model to accelerate endometriosis research and women's health equity.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Article
- Quality of Life Assessment and Clinical Implications for Women with Endometriosis Through Validated Tools: A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- miRNA in Endometriosis-A New Hope or an Illusion?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- WERF Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project for Experimental Models in Endometriosis Research (EPHect-EM-Pain): methods to assess pain behaviour in rodent models of endometriosis.Molecular human reproduction · 2025Review
- WERF Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project for Experimental Models in Endometriosis Research (EPHect-EM-Heterologous): heterologous rodent models.Molecular human reproduction · 2025Review
- WERF Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project for Experimental Models in Endometriosis Research (EPHect-EM-Organoids): endometrial organoids as an emerging technology for endometriosis research.Molecular human reproduction · 2025Review
- Enhancing collaboration in endometriosis research through the initiative of the World Endometriosis Research Foundation Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project (EPHect).Molecular human reproduction · 2025Article
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- Endometriosis and adenomyosis unveiled through single-cell glasses.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2025Review
- Modelling Endometriosis Using In Vitro and In Vivo Systems.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Translation, cross-cultural adaptation into Brazilian Portuguese and electronic migration of the WERF EPHect endometriosis patient questionnaire.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2025Article
17 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
objectiveTo harmonize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standardize the recording of associated data for collection, processing, and storage of human tissues relevant to endometriosis.
designAn international collaboration involving 34 clinical/academic centers and three industry collaborators from 16 countries on five continents.
settingIn 2013, two workshops were conducted followed by global consultation, bringing together 54 leaders in endometriosis research and sample processing from around the world. PATIENT(S): None. INTERVENTION(S): Consensus SOPs were based on: 1) systematic comparison of SOPs from 24 global centers collecting tissue samples from women with and without endometriosis on a medium or large scale (publication on >100 cases); 2) literature evidence where available, or consultation with laboratory experts otherwise; and 3) several global consultation rounds. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Standard recommended and minimum required SOPs for tissue collection, processing, and storage in endometriosis research. RESULT(S): We developed "recommended standard" and "minimum required" SOPs for the collection, processing, and storage of ectopic and eutopic endometrium, peritoneum, and myometrium, and a biospecimen data collection form necessary for interpretation of sample-derived results. CONCLUSION(S): The EPHect SOPs allow endometriosis research centers to decrease variability in tissue-based results, facilitating between-center comparisons and collaborations. The procedures are also relevant to research into other gynecologic conditions involving endometrium, myometrium, and peritoneum. The consensus SOPs are based on the best available evidence; areas with limited evidence are identified as requiring further pilot studies. The SOPs will be reviewed based on investigator feedback and through systematic triannual follow-up. Updated versions will be made available at: http://endometriosisfoundation.org/ephect.
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