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Expression of the gamma 2 chain of laminin-332 in eutopic and ectopic endometrium of patients with endometriosis.
Locci, Rosella; Nisolle, Michelle; Angioni, Stefano et al.
2013In Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 11 (1), p. 94
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Keywords :
Endometrium; Endometriosis; Cell invasion; Adhesion
Abstract :
[en] BACKGROUND: Endometrial cells, which are shed by retrograde menstruation, may aberrantly express molecules involved in invasion and migration, leading to endometriosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of the laminin gamma 2 chain (LAMC2) in the tissues of women with and without endometriosis. METHODS: Endometrial biopsy specimens were collected from healthy volunteers and from endometriosis patients. Biopsy specimens from the corresponding endometriotic lesions were also collected. The expression of laminin gamma 2 chain was evaluated by immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: Endometrial tissue from women with or without endometriosis showed constitutive expression of LAMC2 mRNA throughout the menstrual cycle. A higher mRNA level was observed in ectopic endometrium (Ec) from women with endometriosis compared with eutopic endometrium (Eu) from women with endometriosis. Immunohistochemistry revealed a varied pattern of laminin gamma 2 chain expression, with increased epithelial expression in eutopic endometrium from women with endometriosis compared with those without endometriosis. CONCLUSIONS: The altered expression of laminin gamma 2 chain in eutopic endometrium from women with endometriosis may provide new opportunities for diagnosis and treatment.
Disciplines :
Reproductive medicine (gynecology, andrology, obstetrics)
Author, co-author :
Locci, Rosella
Nisolle, Michelle ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Gynécologie - Obstétrique
Angioni, Stefano
Foidart, Jean-Michel ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Gynécologie - Obstétrique
Munaut, Carine  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Labo de biologie des tumeurs et du développement
Language :
English
Title :
Expression of the gamma 2 chain of laminin-332 in eutopic and ectopic endometrium of patients with endometriosis.
Publication date :
2013
Journal title :
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
eISSN :
1477-7827
Publisher :
BioMed Central, London, United Kingdom
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Pages :
94
Peer reviewed :
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