Role of thyroid dysimmunity and thyroid hormones in endometriosis [Immunology and Inflammation]

Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial cells outside the uterine cavity. Thyroid autoimmunity has been associated with endometriosis. This work investigated the potential pathophysiological link between endometriosis and thyroid disorders. Transcripts and proteins involved in thyroid metabolism are dysregulated in eutopic and ectopic endometrium of endometriotic patients,...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - June 10, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Marine Peyneau, Niloufar Kavian, Sandrine Chouzenoux, Carole Nicco, Mohamed Jelȷeli, Laurie Toullec, Jeanne Reboul–Marty, Camille Chenevier–Gobeaux, Fernando M. Reis, Pietro Santulli, Ludivine Doridot, Charles Chapron, Frederic Batteux Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research