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ReviewCurrent molecular medicine2026

Dysregulation of Key Biological Processes in Endometriosis Pathophysiology.

Roya Mahdavi, Zahra Akbari Jonoush, Nastaran Mohammadi, Abdolah Mousavi Salehi, Nooshin Ghadiri, Mahtab Sayadi, Mahmoodreza Behravan, Farideh Moramezi, Mehri Ghafourian, Maryam Farzaneh

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Review in Current molecular medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Roya MahdaviDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Zahra Akbari JonoushDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Nastaran MohammadiDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Abdolah Mousavi SalehiDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Nooshin GhadiriDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mahtab SayadiCellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Mahmoodreza BehravanInfectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Farideh MorameziFertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mehri GhafourianDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Maryam FarzanehFertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endometriosis is a typical disorder affecting the female reproductive system and is characterized by the presence of tissue resembling the endometrium both within and beyond the pelvic cavity. Unfortunately, the etiology of endometriosis is not well understood. The purpose of this document is to create a summary of the factors contributing to endometriosis, especially the dysregulation of cellular and molecular pathways. Key biological processes implicated include enzyme dysregulation, exosome dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, apoptosis, angiogenesis, oxidative stress, epigenetic dysregulation, and the involvement of cytokines and chemokines. Many of these factors have overlapping pathways that can enhance the survival of endometrial debris and facilitate the implantation of endometrial tissue in extrauterine sites. This knowledge can provide a broader perspective on the onset and progression of endometriosis. Additionally, this study paves the way for the discovery of new therapeutic targets to improve the efficacy of endometriosis treatments and reduce the side effects associated with current treatments. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms that lead to the dysregulation of diseaserelated pathways, which could ultimately be useful in early diagnosis and disease staging.

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EndometriosisAnimalsApoptosisCytokinesEndometriumEpigenesis, GeneticFemaleHumansNeovascularization, PathologicOxidative StressSignal TransductionCytokinesdysregulationEndometriosisetiologypathophysiologypelvic cavitytherapeutic targets

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