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SnapShot: Endometriosis

Author(s) -

Andrew W. Horne,

Philippa T. K. Saunders

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

cell

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 26.304

H-Index - 776

eISSN - 1097-4172

pISSN - 0092-8674

DOI - 10.1016/j.cell.2019.11.033

Subject(s) - biology , snapshot (computer storage) , computational biology , computer science , operating system

Endometriosis is chronic disorder with high socioeconomic impact defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue ("lesions") outside the uterus. Genetic, hormonal, and immunological factors as well as endometrial progenitor cells are implicated in development of lesions. A hallmark of the disorder is chronic pain associated with neuroinflammation and changes in the CNS. Women with endometriosis are at increased risk of infertility. Current therapies are inadequate. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

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