2012
High rate of allergies among women with endometriosis
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Matalliotakis M, Kappou D, Arici A. High rate of allergies among women with endometriosis. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2012, 32: 291-293. PMID: 22369407, DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.644358.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllergic rhinitisFamily historyYale University HospitalPerennial allergic rhinitisAutoimmune inflammatory diseaseStage of endometriosisPrevalence of allergyMain outcome measuresPositive family historyEndometriosis stageAllergic diseasesAutoimmune disordersMedical filesUniversity HospitalInflammatory diseasesPositive historyOutcome measuresEndometriosisAllergyControl groupAsthmaOverall riskWomenRhinitisMedications
2010
Endometriosis-associated Lyme
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Ziogos M, Kalogeraki A, Kappou D, Arici A. Endometriosis-associated Lyme. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2010, 30: 184-186. PMID: 20143981, DOI: 10.3109/01443610903470270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLyme diseaseIVF-ET procedureChronic fatigue syndromeCases of patientsSystemic lupusRheumatoid arthritisSjögren's syndromeFatigue syndromeMultiple sclerosisSerological findingsMedical filesEndocrine diseasesEndometriosisDiseaseSyndromeBorrelia burgdorferiWomenPatientsArthritisComplicationsSclerosisLupusPregnancyFeverMigraine
2009
Association of endometriosis with family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: presentation of 10 cases.
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Fragouli Y, Zervoudis S, Neonaki M, Arici A. Association of endometriosis with family history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: presentation of 10 cases. JBUON 2009, 14: 699-701. PMID: 20148465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-degree relativesFamily historyHodgkin's lymphomaMean ageHistory of NHLOnset of endometriosisCases of endometriosisStage of endometriosisAssociation of endometriosisPositive family historyEvidence of associationMain complaintMedical recordsEndometriosisStage IIINHLLymphomaStage IIFamilial riskWomenSubsequent developmentAgeFirst-generation womenRiskAssociation
2008
Regulation and activation of ezrin protein in endometriosis
Ornek T, Fadiel A, Tan O, Naftolin F, Arici A. Regulation and activation of ezrin protein in endometriosis. Human Reproduction 2008, 23: 2104-2112. PMID: 18552365, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/den215.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial stromal cellsEctopic endometrial tissuePathogenesis of endometriosisWestern blot analysisEndometrial tissueNormal endometriumEctopic endometrial stromal cellsNormal endometrial stromal cellsEctopic endometrial tissue samplesEndometrial tissue samplesEzrin proteinMembrane invasionBlot analysisExpression of ezrinEndometriosisStromal cellsEutopicPotential markerTissue samplesWomenInvasive characteristicsCell invasionEctopic sitesEndometriumInvasive potential
2006
Long‐term pituitary down‐regulation before in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women with endometriosis
Sallam H, Garcia-Velasco J, Dias S, Arici A, Abou-Setta A, Jaafar S. Long‐term pituitary down‐regulation before in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women with endometriosis. 2006, 2021: cd004635. PMID: 16437491, PMCID: PMC8195082, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004635.pub2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionNational Research RegisterGnRH agonistReview authorsPregnancy rateOdds ratioFourth review authorClinical pregnancy rateTubal factor infertilityCochrane Central RegisterThird review authorLive birth rateAdministration of gonadotrophinIndependent review authorsDegree of endometriosisEffect of administrationPrincipal outcome measureAdministration of GnRHLower pregnancy ratesMantel-Haenszel techniqueSpecialised RegisterClinical pregnancyEctopic pregnancyCentral RegisterMiscarriage rate
2005
Immunology of endometriosis.
Ulukus M, Arici A. Immunology of endometriosis. Minerva Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 57: 237-48. PMID: 16166933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutoantibodiesB-LymphocytesCytokinesEndometriosisFemaleHumansKiller Cells, NaturalT-LymphocytesConceptsPathogenesis of endometriosisEctopic endometrial cellsEndometrial cellsAutoimmune diseasesImmune cellsNatural killer cell cytotoxicityPresence of autoantibodiesKiller cell cytotoxicityReproductive-age womenRetrograde menstruation theoryRetrograde menstruationCellular immunityHumoral immunityUterine cavityEctopic endometriumEndometriotic diseaseAge womenT cellsPeritoneal cavityEnigmatic disorderEndometriosisCell cytotoxicityImpaired capacityPathogenesisStromal cells
2004
Regulation of Interleukin-8 Expression in Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells: A Potential Mechanism for the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis
Luk J, Seval Y, Kayisli UA, Ulukus M, Ulukus CE, Arici A. Regulation of Interleukin-8 Expression in Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells: A Potential Mechanism for the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2004, 90: 1805-1811. PMID: 15613411, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2004-1813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman endometrial endothelial cellsIL-8 mRNAEndometrial endothelial cellsIL-8 expressionSex steroidsEndothelial cellsEutopic endometriumCultured human endometrial endothelial cellsIL-8 immunoreactivityEffects of estradiolEutopic endometrial tissuesPathogenesis of endometriosisInterleukin-8 expressionMenstrual cycle phaseEndothelium-specific markersEndometriosis implantsInflammatory basisCytokine levelsEndometriotic implantsInflammatory mediatorsChemokine expressionEndometrial tissueInflammatory aspectsIL-8EndometriosisEndometriosis and Inflammation in Infertility
HALIS G, ARICI A. Endometriosis and Inflammation in Infertility. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2004, 1034: 300-315. PMID: 15731321, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1335.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluidEndometriosis-associated inflammationTubal factor infertilityRate of womenReproductive failureProinflammatory mediatorsFactor infertilityInflammatory factorsPregnancy rateEndometriosisAdvanced stageAngiogenic factorsConfounding factorsInflammationGrowth factorInfertilityWomenReproductive technologiesRecent dataRecent reportsReproductive organsElevated amountsAspects of reproductionFactorsFailure
2003
Apoptosis and the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis
Garcia-Velasco J, Arici A. Apoptosis and the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 2003, 21: 165-172. PMID: 12917786, DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPathogenesis of endometriosisEndometrial cellsSex steroid modulationDisease-free womenEutopic endometrial cellsBcl-2/BaxEndometriotic implantsSteroid modulationInflammatory environmentInflammatory reactionAbnormal survivalEndometriosisApoptosis-related genesFas ligandPhysiologic processesEarly eventsPathogenesisApoptosis
2001
Endometriosis and assisted reproductive technologies: are outcomes affected?
Mahutte N, Arici A. Endometriosis and assisted reproductive technologies: are outcomes affected? Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2001, 13: 275-279. PMID: 11396650, DOI: 10.1097/00001703-200106000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObserver variation—how many observers for generalizability?
Mahutte N, Arici A, Duleba A. Observer variation—how many observers for generalizability? Fertility And Sterility 2001, 75: 1042-1043. PMID: 11368056, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(01)01761-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Implantation defect in endometriosis: endometrium or peritoneal fluid.
Selam B, Arici A. Implantation defect in endometriosis: endometrium or peritoneal fluid. Society Of Reproduction And Fertility 2000, 55: 121-8. PMID: 10889841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial receptivityPeritoneal environmentRole of alterationsCytokine concentrationsPeritoneal fluidCell adhesion moleculeEndometriosisClinical observationsHormone analogueDirect actionAdhesion moleculesIron metabolismBiochemical factorsImplantation defectsImplantationWomenRecent studiesFluid microenvironmentPossible mechanismReceptivityEndometriumGonadotrophinDerangement
1999
The relevance of the peritoneal fluid in endometriosis-associated infertility
Mulayim N, Arici A. The relevance of the peritoneal fluid in endometriosis-associated infertility. Human Reproduction 1999, 14: 67-76. PMID: 10690802, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.suppl_2.67.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluidEndometriosis-associated infertilityPathogenesis of endometriosisOccurrence of endometriosisImmunological factorsEndometriotic lesionsFertile womenGynaecological disordersEndometriosisEarly reproductive eventsHeterogenous symptomsImmunological differencesSteps of reproductionReproductive failureDiseaseRecent studiesClear conclusionsReproductive eventsInfertilityPathogenesisLesionsSymptomsWomenIs the endometrium or oocyte/embryo affected in endometriosis?
Garcia-Velasco J, Arici A. Is the endometrium or oocyte/embryo affected in endometriosis? Human Reproduction 1999, 14: 77-89. PMID: 10690803, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.suppl_2.77.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOocyte/embryo qualityEmbryo qualityInadequate luteal functionOocyte donation programEffect of endometriosisEndometrium of womenOvarian steroid productionSpontaneous abortion rateSpectrum of conditionsOocytes/embryosImplantation rateEctopic endometriumEutopic endometriumClinical studiesLuteal functionUltrasound studyEndometriosisEndometriumOocyte qualityBiochemical markersSteroid productionDonation programAbortion rateWomenInfertilityChemokines and human reproduction
Garcı́a-Velasco J, Arici A. Chemokines and human reproduction. Fertility And Sterility 1999, 71: 983-993. PMID: 10360897, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(99)00120-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotactic protein-1Interleukin-8Preterm laborCervical ripeningMonocyte chemotactic protein-1Endometrial stromal cell growthRole of chemokinesProtein 1Corpus luteum functionInterleukin-8 correlatesNew therapeutic strategiesAutocrine growth factorHuman reproductionStromal cell growthRelease of collagenaseExtracellular matrix remodelingPeritoneal fluidVillous placentaChemotactic cytokinesHuman endometriumMEDLINE searchFollicular developmentTherapeutic strategiesLeukocyte trafficChemokinesImmunology of endometriosis
Senturk L, Arici A. Immunology of endometriosis. Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 1999, 43: 67-83. PMID: 10392782, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-0378(98)00079-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHOX gene expression is altered in the endometrium of women with endometriosis
Taylor H, Bagot C, Kardana A, Olive D, Arici A. HOX gene expression is altered in the endometrium of women with endometriosis. Human Reproduction 1999, 14: 1328-1331. PMID: 10325287, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.5.1328.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor: Peritoneal and Follicular Fluid Levels and its Effect on Early Embryonic Development
Seli E, Zeyneloglu H, Senturk L, Bahtiyar O, Olive D, Arici A. Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor: Peritoneal and Follicular Fluid Levels and its Effect on Early Embryonic Development. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 69: 1145-1148. PMID: 9627307, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00074-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBasic fibroblast growth factorFibroblast growth factorPeritoneal fluidFollicular fluidBasic FGF levelsFollicular fluid levelsPresence of endometriosisFGF levelsBlastocyst formationException of ageOvulation inductionProspective studyMenstrual cycleMAIN OUTCOMEFluid levelsEndometriosisMurine preimplantation embryonic developmentGrowth factorFGF concentrationsPreimplantation embryonic developmentWomenTwo-cell murine embryosPreimplantation embryosEmbryonic developmentReproductive parametersThe Peritoneal Fluid Levels of Interleukin‐12 in Women with Endometriosis
Zeyneloglu H, Senturk L, Seli E, Bahtiyar O, Olive D, Arici A. The Peritoneal Fluid Levels of Interleukin‐12 in Women with Endometriosis. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 1998, 39: 152-156. PMID: 9506213, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.1998.tb00347.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal fluid levelsIL-12Peritoneal fluidMesothelial cell culturesInterleukin-12Fluid levelsPg/High-sensitivity enzyme-linked immunosorbentNatural killer cell activityKiller cell activityIL-12 levelsPresence of endometriosisNatural killer cellsPeritoneal fluid samplesMonocytes/macrophagesEnzyme-linked immunosorbentKiller cellsT cellsEndometriosisCell culturesCell activityWomenFluid samplesSignificant differencesStromal
1997
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND ENDOMETRIOSIS
Zeyneloglu H, Arici A, Olive D. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND ENDOMETRIOSIS. Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 1997, 24: 307-329. PMID: 9163769, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70306-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research