Genome-wide microarray gene expression, array-CGH analysis, and telomerase activity in advanced ovarian endometriosis: A high degree of differentiation rather than malignant potential

Abstract excerpt

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether endometriosis and cancer share common molecular characteristics. Tissue samples were collected prospectively during diagnostic laparoscopy of patients with primary infertility. Using high-density oligonucleotide microarrays, (Affymetrix Gene Chip HG-U133 Set) the genome-wide gene expression profile of advanced ovarian endometriosis was analyzed compared with...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Digestive system and related health
• Share to Endometriosis Research and Treatment
• Share to Estrogen and related hormone effects