The Role of Tumor Necrosis Factor α in the Biology of Uterine Fibroids and the Related Symptoms

The Role of Tumor Necrosis Factor α in the Biology of Uterine Fibroids and the Related Symptoms

Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common benign tumors of the female genital tract. The incidence of UFs has been estimated at 25⁻80% depending on selected population. The pathophysiology of UFs remains poorly understood. The transformation of smooth muscle cells of the uterus into abnor...

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Main Authors: Michał Ciebiera, Marta Włodarczyk, Magdalena Zgliczyńska, Krzysztof Łukaszuk, Błażej Męczekalski, Christopher Kobierzycki, Tomasz Łoziński, Grzegorz Jakiel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
uterine fibroid
leiomyoma
tumor
tumor necrosis factor α
cytokine
growth factor
inflammation
clinical symptoms
pathophysiology
therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/12/3869

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