ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2017
Role of Transforming Growth Factor β in Uterine Fibroid Biology.
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69 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 103 citations in OpenAlex.
- The role of microbiota in the pathophysiology of uterine fibroids - a systematic review.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2023Pooled it
- Phthalate Metabolite, Mono(2-Ethyl-5-Hydroxyhexyl) Phthalate (MEHHP), Promotes Uterine-Fibroid-Associated Phenotypes in Myometrial Stem Cell-Derived 3D Organoids.Environmental toxicology · 2026Article
- Elevated Body Mass Index Associated With Uterine Fibroids: A Retrospective Cohort Study With Bioinformatic Validation.The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2026Article
- HIF-1α Signaling in Uterine Fibroids: A Central Integrator of Hypoxic, Hormonal, and Fibrotic Pathways.Oxygen (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Vitamin D and Uterine Fibroids: Insights into Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Potential.Endocrine reviews · 2026Review
- Beyond VEGF and TGF-β: A Comprehensive Review of Growth Factor Pathways in the Pathophysiology of Uterine Leiomyomas.Biology · 2026Review
- Stem cell activation in organ culture reveals novel transcriptional programs underlying metabolic, fibrotic, vascular, and immune dysregulation in uterine leiomyomas.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Investigating the association between uterine fibroids and weight-bearing joint osteoarthritis based on a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- Decoding Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal Domain Protein-Mediated Epigenetic Mechanisms in Human Uterine Fibroids.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- The Potential of Vitamin D and Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) for the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: Evidence From In Vitro to Clinical Studies.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2025Review
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- The Role of Curcumin in Preventing Naturally Occurring Leiomyoma in the Galline Model.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Heart Failure Associated with Giant Uterine Leiomyoma: A Case Report.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Engineered uterine primary myometrial cells with high-mobility group AT-hook 2 overexpression display a leiomyoma-like transcriptional and epigenomic phenotype.F&S science · 2024Article
- Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway-related genes in predicting the prognosis of colon cancer and guiding immunotherapy.Cancer pathogenesis and therapy · 2024Article
- Induction of fibrosis following exposure to bisphenol A and its analogues in 3D human uterine leiomyoma cultures.Journal of hazardous materials · 2024Article
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- Hypoxia in uterine fibroids: role in pathobiology and therapeutic opportunities.Oxygen (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Giant "Hydra Headed" Uterine Fibroid in a Nullipara: A Case Report.Clinical medicine insights. Case reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are benign tumors of the female genital tract made of the smooth muscle of the uterus. UF growth depends mostly on the influence of the steroid hormones and selected growth factors. Transforming growth factor β (TGF-βs) is a polypeptide that consists of three isoforms: TGF-β1, TGF-β2, and TGF-β3. At present, TGF-β is considered to be one of the key factors in the pathophysiology of UFs. It plays a major role in cellular migration within the tumor, stimulates tumor growth, and enhances tumor metabolism. As a consequence of various dependencies, the synthesis and release of TGF-β in a UF tumor is increased, which results in excessive extracellular matrix production and storage. High concentrations or overexpression of TGF-β mediators may be responsible for clinically symptomatic UFs. The aim of this review was to check the available evidence for the influence of the TGF-β family on UF biology. We conducted their search in PubMed of the National Library of Medicine with the use of the following selected keywords: "uterine fibroid", "leiomyoma", and "transforming growth factor β". After reviewing the titles and abstracts, more than 115 full articles were evaluated. We focused on the TGF-β-related molecular aspects and their influence on the most common symptoms that are associated with UFs. Also, we described how the available data might implicate the current medical management of UFs.
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