2012
Statins Inhibit Monocyte Chemotactic Protein 1 Expression in Endometriosis
Cakmak H, Basar M, Seval-Celik Y, Osteen KG, Duleba AJ, Taylor HS, Lockwood CJ, Arici A. Statins Inhibit Monocyte Chemotactic Protein 1 Expression in Endometriosis. Reproductive Sciences 2012, 19: 572-579. PMID: 22267540, PMCID: PMC3439122, DOI: 10.1177/1933719111430998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCultured endometriotic cellsMonocyte chemotactic protein-1 expressionChemotactic protein-1 expressionMCP-1 productionEndometriotic cellsProtein-1 expressionEndometriotic implantsMouse modelMCP-1 messenger RNA expressionExerts anti-inflammatory effectsAnti-inflammatory effectsEffect of statinsAnti-inflammatory propertiesMCP-1 expressionMevalonate pathwayDose-dependent inhibitionNude mouse modelMessenger RNA expressionDose-dependent mannerEctopic endometriumEndometrial cellsPeritoneal surfaceStatinsPotential treatmentInhibitory effect
2006
Regulation of FAS Ligand Expression by Chemokine Ligand 2 in Human Endometrial Cells
Selam B, Kayisli UA, Akbas GE, Basar M, Arici A. Regulation of FAS Ligand Expression by Chemokine Ligand 2 in Human Endometrial Cells. Biology Of Reproduction 2006, 75: 203-209. PMID: 16687653, DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.105.045716.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFASLG expressionEndometrial stromal cellsStromal cellsChemokine ligand 2Protein expressionSemiquantitative RT-PCR analysisRT-PCR analysisFAS ligand expressionHuman endometriumCellular growthWestern blot analysisRate of apoptosisCultured endometrial stromal cellsExtracellular matrixJurkat cellsIncreased apoptotic rateHuman endometrial stromal cellsApoptotic moleculesLevels of CCL2Blot analysisDynamic tissueNumerous hormonesApoptosisHuman endometrial cellsSame cells