Epidemiology and Characteristics of Extra-ovarian Conditions Mimicking Ovarian Cancer: A 4-Year Assay Among Iranian Women [PDF]
Introduction: Involving approximately 4% of malignancies in women, ovarian cancer remains one of the most fatal cancers. However, it is important to consider conditions which are not primary ovarian diseases, but mimic their behaviors.
Seyedeh Razieh Hashemi +4 more
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The Role of Three Plasma Proteins in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Tumors [PDF]
Ovarian cancer is not common, but it is still the fifth leading cause of death from malignant diseases among women worldwide. More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year globally.
Valeria Racheva +3 more
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Ovarian cancer as a genetic disease
Ovarian cancer is characterized by the highest mortality rate among gynecologic malignancies. Therefore, there is a growing need for innovative therapies and techniques for monitoring and prevention of this disease. The exact cause of most ovarian tumors usually remains unknown. Ovarian cancer is believed to be caused by a range of different variables.
Agnieszka, Lech +7 more
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Ovarian Cancer: A Heterogeneous Disease [PDF]
Ovarian cancer encompasses a collection of neoplasms with distinct clinicopathological and molecular features and prognosis. Despite there being a variety of ovarian cancer subtypes, these are treated as a single disease. Tremendous efforts have been made to characterize these subtypes and identify tumoral pathways and potential biomarkers for ...
Kossaï, Myriam +3 more
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Alternative antibody for the detection of CA125 antigen: a European multicenter study for the evaluation of the analytical and clinical performance of the Access (R) OV Monitor assay on the UniCel (R) Dxl 800 Immunoassay System [PDF]
Background: Cancer antigen CA125 is known as a valuable marker for the management of ovarian cancer. Methods: The analytical and clinical performance of the Access OV Monitor Immunoassay System (Beckman Coulter) was evaluated at five different European ...
Holdenrieder, Stefan +20 more
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p21 promotes oncolytic adenoviral activity in ovarian cancer and is a potential biomarker [PDF]
The oncolytic adenovirus dl922-947 replicates selectively within and lyses cells with a dysregulated Rb pathway, a finding seen in > 90% human cancers.
Balkwill, F.R. +39 more
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Ovarian Fibrosis: A Phenomenon of Concern
Objective: Ovarian fibrosis is characterized by excessive proliferation of ovarian fibroblasts and deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) and it is one of the principal reasons for ovarian dysfunction.
Feng Zhou, Li-Bing Shi, Song-Ying Zhang
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The Role of m6A on Female Reproduction and Fertility: From Gonad Development to Ovarian Aging
The growth and maturation of oocyte is accompanied by the accumulation of abundant RNAs and posttranscriptional regulation. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent epigenetic modification in mRNA, and precisely regulates the RNA metabolism as well
Xiaoyan Sun +3 more
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Declining fertility due to ovarian dysfunction is a critical concern for population sustainability. Acupuncture shows potential for ovarian functional restoration, primarily mediated through its neuromodulatory effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary ...
Yu Bu +7 more
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Female germline stem cells: aging and anti-aging
The delay of ovarian aging and the fertility preservation of cancer patients are the eternal themes in the field of reproductive medicine. Acting as the pacemaker of female physiological aging, ovary is also considered as the principle player of cancer ...
Wenli Hong +9 more
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