Estrogen mediates inflammatory role of mast cells in endometriosis pathophysiology
Endometriosis is an estrogen dependent, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the growth of endometrial lining outside of the uterus. Mast cells have emerged as key players in regulating not only allergic responses but also other mechanisms such as angiogenesis, fibrosis, and pain. The influ...
Main Authors: | Alison McCallion, Yasmin Nasirzadeh, Harshavardhan Lingegowda, Jessica E. Miller, Kasra Khalaj, SooHyun Ahn, Stephany P. Monsanto, Mallikarjun Bidarimath, Danielle J. Sisnett, Andrew W. Craig, Steven L. Young, Bruce A. Lessey, Madhuri Koti, Chandrakant Tayade |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-08-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.961599/full |
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