Differential expression of selected gene products in uterine leiomyomata and adenomyosis

Fertil Steril. 2007 Jul;88(1):220-3. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.11.104. Epub 2007 Feb 12.

Abstract

Gene products estrogen receptor alpha, progesterone receptor-A, retinoid X receptor alpha, insulin-like growth factor-II, insulin-like growth factor I receptor beta, platelet-derived growth factor, epithelial growth factor receptor, and BCL-2 were examined by immunohistochemistry with the aid of a tissue microarray from 46 hysterectomies with adenomyosis and leiomyomata. With appropriate internal controls, there were significant differences in gene expression between adenomyosis and leiomyomata.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / genetics*
  • Endometriosis / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Profiling*
  • Genetic Markers / genetics
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Leiomyomatosis / genetics*
  • Leiomyomatosis / metabolism*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Genetic Markers