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ArticleBiomolecules2025

Role of Salivary MicroRNA as a Marker of Progesterone Resistance in Endometriosis: Preliminary Results from a Single-Institution Experience.

Matilde Degano, Giorgia Vesca, Michela Bulfoni, Silvia Zermano, Stefano Restaino, Martina Arcieri, Errico Zupi, Renato Seracchioli, Lorenza Driul, Daniela Cesselli and 3 more

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Article in Biomolecules, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Matilde DeganoClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Giorgia VescaInstitute of Pathology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Michela BulfoniInstitute of Pathology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Silvia ZermanoClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-4517-2222
Stefano RestainoClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7848-0329
Martina ArcieriClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8257-0618
Errico ZupiDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0735-6301
Renato SeracchioliDivision of Gynaecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Lorenza DriulClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Daniela CesselliInstitute of Pathology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Giovanni ScambiaGynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino, Gemelli IRCCS, 00136 Rome, Italy.
Anna BiasioliClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Giuseppe VizzielliClinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2424-2691

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This feasibility study explores the potential of salivary microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosing endometriosis and assessing treatment response. Almost one-third of patients with endometriosis do not respond to the standard progestin treatment due to various mechanisms of progesterone resistance. MiRNAs, recognized for their stability in body fluids and role in gene regulation, may offer new diagnostic and prognostic opportunities as they are involved in the pathogenic pathways of endometriosis and progesterone resistance. We sequenced salivary miRNAs in three cohorts of patients: control women without endometriosis and patients with endometriosis who responded and did not respond to standard progestin treatment. This aims to identify the differential miRNA expression profiles associated with therapeutic response to dienogest. The preliminary results demonstrate the feasibility of miRNA sequencing from saliva and reveal distinct miRNA profiles between responders, non-responders, and controls. Key miRNAs, including mir-3168, the mir-200a family, and mir-93-5p, emerged as potential biomarkers, showing significant differential expression linked to both endometriosis presence and treatment response. Further validation of these findings in larger cohorts could pave the way for miRNA-based diagnostic and prognostic tools, potentially reducing diagnostic delays and personalizing treatment approaches for endometriosis patients, also with new target therapies.

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EndometriosisMicroRNAsProgesteroneSalivaAdultBiomarkersEndometriumFemaleHumansNandroloneUterine DiseasesBiomarkersdienogestMicroRNAsNandroloneProgesteronebiomarkersendometriosismiRNAprogesterone resistanceprognosis

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PMCPMC12025187

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