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ReviewReproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)2026

Molecular Insights Into Endometriosis for Early Detection and Therapeutic Targets.

Mengmeng Kuai, Baohua Li, Zijun Shi, Qingtong Huang, Ye Pan, Min Tang, Xuzhu Gao, Jie Fang, Peng Lü

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Mengmeng Kuai *School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
Baohua Li *School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
Zijun ShiSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
Qingtong HuangSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
Ye PanSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
Min TangSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
Xuzhu GaoLianyungang Clinical College, Jiangsu University & The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222006, China.
Jie FangAffiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China. fangjie070@163.com.
Peng LüAffiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China. penglu@ujs.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0770-1585

Funding

COVID-19 Special Fund of the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University Grant No. Jdfyxgzx004Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Jiangsu Commission of Health Grant No. K2024018Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province KYCX24_3922
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Abstract

Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent chronic inflammatory disease associated with pain and infertility, remains diagnostically and therapeutically challenging due to its multifactorial nature. Molecular mechanisms of the dynamic changes during disease pathogenesis may help identify potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This paper reviews the molecular pathological alterations in endometriosis, focusing on the regulation of sex hormones, the endometrial microenvironment, immune dysregulation, and relevant signaling pathways. The lack of reliable early detection biomarkers significantly contributes to diagnostic delays. We summarize the research progress on biomarkers for endometriosis, providing the latest information on early diagnosis. We also review the therapeutic strategies targeting anti-proliferative/pro-apoptotic pathways and inflammatory responses. Although challenges persist in translating mechanistic discoveries into clinical applications, preclinical evidence suggests that addressing diagnostic delays and advancing innovative therapies may hold potential for yielding targeted management strategies for this complex disease.

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EndometriosisEndometriumAnimalsBiomarkersEarly DiagnosisFemaleHumansMolecular Targeted TherapySignal TransductionBiomarkersBiomarkerEarly diagnosisEndometriosisMolecular mechanismsTherapeutic targets

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PMID42271099

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