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Role of HLA-DRA-CREB3L4 regulatory axis in the pathogenesis of ovarian endometriosis: Inhibition of CREB3L4 expression by HLA-DRA increases the risk of disease.
Journal of reproductive immunology - 1 Dec 2025
Song Weiwei, Jin Sisi, Wang Gang, Zhou Yining, Yu Juan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Ovarian endometriosis is a common gynecological condition characterized by the abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue in locations outside the uterus, and its development remains poorly understood. This study aims to investigate potential protein regulatory networks and assess their impact on disease risk using both protein quantitative trait locus (pQTL) analysis and Mendelian randomization (MR)...
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- Humans
- Female
- Endometriosis
- Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
