Gene therapy and uterine leiomyoma: a review.

doi:10.1093/humupd/dml015

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Gene therapy and uterine leiomyoma: a review.

Human reproduction update - 1 Jan 2000

Al-Hendy Ayman, Salama Salama

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Leiomyomas (fibroids) are common estrogen-dependent uterine tumours that cause significant morbidity for women and a substantial economic impact on health delivery systems. Currently, there is no effective medical treatment option for this condition-hysterectomy is the mainstay of management. This is not an attractive choice for many women, especially patients desiring to preserve their fertility potential. Gene...

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Animals
Female
Gene Transfer Techniques
Genetic Therapy
Humans
Leiomyoma
Mutation
Uterine Neoplasms

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PMID: 16603566
DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dml015

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