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The mTOR/AKT inhibitor temsirolimus prevents deep infiltrating endometriosis in mice.
The American journal of pathology - 1 Aug 2011
Leconte Mahaut, Nicco Carole, Ngô Charlotte, Chéreau Christiane, Chouzenoux Sandrine, Marut Wioleta, Guibourdenche Jean, Arkwright Sylviane, Weill Bernard, Chapron Charles, Dousset Bertrand, Batteux Frédéric
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Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a particular clinical and histological entity of endometriosis responsible for chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Here we characterize the proliferative phenotype of DIE cells, to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms that could explain their aggressive potential. In addition, the inhibition of mTOR/AKT pathway was tested, as a potential treatment of DIE....
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