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  • Estrogeni in endometrioza = Estrogens and endometriosis
    Lanišnik-Rižner, Tea ; Ribič-Pucelj, Martina
    Endometriosis is a complex estrogen-dependent disease that is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. The etiology of endometriosis is multifactorial and ... incIudes complex interactions of genetic, immunological, hormonal and environmental factors. There are threedifferent types of endometriosis with different etiologies and pathogenesis: peritoneal, ovarian, and deep infiltrating endometriosis. This review presents current theories on pathogenesis of endometriosis, foIlowed byan overview on estrogen biosynthesis and action in ectopic endometrium. The role of individual enzymes and receptors in estrogen action is discussed and cross talk between estrogens, inflammation and proliferation is explained.
    Vrsta gradiva - članek, sestavni del
    Leto - 2010
    Jezik - slovenski
    COBISS.SI-ID - 27083225