2014
mRNA-Binding Protein TIA-1 Reduces Cytokine Expression in Human Endometrial Stromal Cells and Is Down-Regulated in Ectopic Endometrium
Karalok HM, Aydin E, Saglam O, Torun A, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Lalioti MD, Kristiansson H, Duke CM, Choe G, Flannery C, Kallen CB, Seli E. mRNA-Binding Protein TIA-1 Reduces Cytokine Expression in Human Endometrial Stromal Cells and Is Down-Regulated in Ectopic Endometrium. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2014, 99: e2610-e2619. PMID: 25140393, PMCID: PMC4255110, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2013-3488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman endometrial stromal cellsTNF-α expressionTIA-1 expressionEndometrial stromal cellsIL-6Pathogenesis of endometriosisMenstrual cycleTIA-1Endometrial tissueEctopic endometriumImmune factorsHistological scoresCultured human endometrial stromal cellsSteroid hormonesStromal cellsGrowth factorElevated IL-6Ectopic endometrial tissueNormal menstrual cycleEutopic endometrial tissuesGrowth factor expressionT-cell intracellular antigenEndometrial cytokinesEndometrial functionControl women
2003
Pathogenesis of endometriosis
Seli E, Berkkanoglu M, Arici A. Pathogenesis of endometriosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 2003, 30: 41-61. PMID: 12699257, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8545(02)00052-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial tissueLocal aromatase activityViable endometrial tissueCases of endometriosisPathogenesis of endometriosisCommon gynecologic disorderRetrograde menstruation theoryRetrograde menstruationGynecologic disordersUterine cavityFallopian tubeEndometrial cellsPeritoneal surfaceAromatase activityPelvic organsPeritoneal cavityLow prevalenceTIMP expressionEndometriosisMenstruationTissueAdditional factorsPathogenesisPrevalenceDiseaseEndometriosis: Interaction of Immune and Endocrine Systems
Seli E, Arici A. Endometriosis: Interaction of Immune and Endocrine Systems. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2003, 21: 135-144. PMID: 12917783, DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometriotic implantsRetrograde menstruationNatural killer cell activityGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistKiller cell activityObserved clinical improvementCases of endometriosisHumoral immune responseDevelopment of endometriosisCommon gynecologic disorderEndometriosis implantsPelvic painClinical improvementGnRH agonistImmunologic alterationsHormone agonistEndometrial tissueGynecologic disordersHumoral immunityImmunomodulatory effectsUterine cavityImmune cellsMenstrual debrisPeritoneal fluidEndometrial cells
1996
Growth-regulated alpha expression in the peritoneal environment with endometriosis.
Oral E, Seli E, Bahtiyar MO, Olive DL, Arici A. Growth-regulated alpha expression in the peritoneal environment with endometriosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 88: 1050-6. PMID: 8942852, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(96)00361-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlpha messenger RNAPeritoneal fluid samplesPeritoneal fluidPg/Severe endometriosisFertile womenSevere endometriosis groupNormal fertile womenNeutrophil chemotactic activityReproductive-age womenEndometrial stromal cellsPathogenesis of endometriosisFluid samplesInterleukin-1 alphaMessenger RNAInterleukin-8 receptorEnzyme-linked immunosorbentMann-Whitney testUntreated endometriosisEndometrial biopsyTime-dependent mannerEndometrial diseaseEndometriosis groupEndometrial tissuePeritoneal environment