Uterine Transcriptome: Understanding Physiology and Disease Processes

In recent years, transcriptomics has enabled us to gain a deeper understanding of fundamental reproductive physiology, including the menstrual cycle, through a more precise molecular analysis. The endometrial mRNA transcript levels fluctuate during the normal menstrual cycle, indicating changes in t...

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Main Authors: Gregory W. Kirschen, Kamran Hessami, Abdelrahman AlAshqar, Sadia Afrin, Bethlehem Lulseged, Mostafa Borahay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/4/634
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Summary:In recent years, transcriptomics has enabled us to gain a deeper understanding of fundamental reproductive physiology, including the menstrual cycle, through a more precise molecular analysis. The endometrial mRNA transcript levels fluctuate during the normal menstrual cycle, indicating changes in the relative recruitment and abundance of inflammatory cells, as well as changes in the receptivity and remodeling of the endometrium. In addition to providing a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular underpinnings of pathological gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, leiomyomas, and adenomyosis through RNA sequencing, this has allowed researchers to create transcriptome profiles during both normal menstrual cycles and pathological gynecological conditions. Such insights could potentially lead to more targeted and personalized therapies for benign gynecological conditions. Here, we provide an overview of recent advances in transcriptome analysis of normal and pathological endometrium.
ISSN:2079-7737