The role of genetic polymorphisms of the VEGF, COX2, MUC genes in the development of endometriosis-associated infertility

Endometriosis-associated infertility is an important medical and social problem, because affects up to 10% of women in the reproductive case, while even after treatment the pregnancy occurs in only one third of the patients. The etiology of endometriosis is still not precisely defined, despite ongoing research on this topic. In this review of the literature, we have tried to highlight the main work concerning the participation of immunological and genetic factors in the pathogenesis, and the role of vascular endothelial growth factor, mucins and cyclooxygenase-2 in more detail. Further studies of these pathogenetic manifestations of infertility in patients with endometriosis will make it possible to correct them in a timely manner, thereby increasing the chances of pregnancy.

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Role of the Heparin Binding Domain in the Clearance and Localization of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Journal of the American College of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/s0735-1097(97)88004-7 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 461A ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

P Kimson

Keyword(s):

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ◽

Growth Factor ◽

Binding Domain ◽

Vascular Endothelial ◽

Heparin Binding ◽

Heparin Binding Domain ◽

Endothelial Growth Factor

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The impact of vascular endothelial growth factor single nucleotide polymorphisms in the development and severity of endometriosis: A systematic review of the literature

Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction ◽

10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101732 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 49 (10) ◽

pp. 101732

Author(s):

Vasilios Pergialiotis ◽

Maria Fanaki ◽

Ioannis Bellos ◽

Konstantinos Stefanidis ◽

Dimitrios Loutradis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ◽

Growth Factor ◽

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽

Vascular Endothelial ◽

Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Single Nucleotide ◽

Endothelial Growth Factor ◽

The Impact

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New insights on the role of vascular endothelial growth factor in biliary pathophysiology

JHEP Reports ◽

10.1016/j.jhepr.2021.100251 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 100251

Author(s):

Valeria Mariotti ◽

Romina Fiorotto ◽

Massimiliano Cadamuro ◽

Luca Fabris ◽

Mario Strazzabosco

Keyword(s):

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ◽

Growth Factor ◽

Vascular Endothelial ◽

Endothelial Growth Factor

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Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Human Embryo Implantation: Clinical Implications

Biomolecules ◽

10.3390/biom11020253 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 253

Author(s):

Xi Guo ◽

Hong Yi ◽

Tin Chiu Li ◽

Yu Wang ◽

Huilin Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ◽

Growth Factor ◽

Recurrent Miscarriage ◽

Embryo Implantation ◽

Critical Role ◽

Angiogenic Factor ◽

Vascular Endothelial ◽

Underlying Mechanisms ◽

Endothelial Growth Factor

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known angiogenic factor that plays a critical role in various physiological and pathological processes. VEGF also contributes to the process of embryo implantation by enhancing embryo development, improving endometrial receptivity, and facilitating the interactions between the developing embryo and the endometrium. There is a correlation between the alteration of VEGF expression and reproductive failure, including recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent miscarriage (RM). In order to clarify the role of VEGF in embryo implantation, we reviewed recent literature concerning the expression and function of VEGF in the reproductive system around the time of embryo implantation and we provide a summary of the findings reported so far. We also explored the effects and the possible underlying mechanisms of action of VEGF in embryo implantation.

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