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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical design2026

Anti-cancer Drugs in Endometriosis Management: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential.

Marzieh Neykhonji, Abdulridha Mohammed Al-Asady, Hanieh Akbarzadeh, Amir Avan, Majid Khazaei, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian

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Review in Current pharmaceutical design, 2026. 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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6 authors.

Marzieh NeykhonjiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abdulridha Mohammed Al-AsadyDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala City, Iraq.
Hanieh AkbarzadehDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Amir AvanMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Majid KhazaeiMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Seyed Mahdi HassanianDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Funding

National Institute for Medical Research Development 4030610
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionEndometriosis is a widespread estrogen-driven condition causing pelvic pain and infertility in women. This disease shares five features with cancer: Intrinsic growth signals, insensitivity to antiproliferative signals, impaired apoptosis, induction of angiogenesis, and heightened tissue invasion, suggesting common therapeutic targets for both conditions. This article reviews studies investigating the anti-cancer drugs' protective effects and mechanisms in endometriosis treatment, providing essential insights into their efficacy and the relevant pathways in managing the disease.

methodsA comprehensive review was conducted to assess the potential therapeutic benefits of anti-cancer drugs in endometriosis treatment. This included an extensive search of Google Scholar and PubMed, using relevant keywords without any limitations until the end of 2024, to ensure a thorough analysis of existing research in this field.

resultsMany drugs used in treating estrogen-dependent and other cancers have demonstrated significant therapeutic potential for endometriosis, as supported by cellular, animal, and clinical studies. DISCUSSION: Though these drugs may have significant side effects, more research is necessary to determine their usefulness in endometriosis treatment. By studying various drug dosages and regimens, researchers can aim to achieve effective treatment with minimal side effects. Personalized treatment based on illness severity can be achieved by selecting the right medication and dosage.

conclusionFuture research can include optimizing dosages in preclinical studies, comparing repurposed drugs to conventional therapies in randomized trials, and conducting longer and larger clinical trials further to assess side effects and effectiveness in endometriosis patients.

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Antineoplastic AgentsEndometriosisAnimalsFemaleHumansAntineoplastic AgentsEndometriosisestrogeninfertilitymalignancypelvic painproliferationtumor

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