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
Effect of the new legislation and single-embryo transfer policy in Turkey on assisted reproduction outcomes: preliminary results
Kutlu P, Atvar O, Vanlioglu O, Kutlu U, Arici A, Yilmaz S, Yilmaz E, Delikara N, Bener F, Kamar A, Alpak O, Ozekici U. Effect of the new legislation and single-embryo transfer policy in Turkey on assisted reproduction outcomes: preliminary results. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2010, 22: 208-214. PMID: 21195669, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2010.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple pregnancy ratePregnancy rateAge groupsSingle embryo transfer policyOverall populationClinical pregnancy rateSecond treatment cycleAssisted reproduction outcomesYears of ageNumber of embryosDifferent age groupsClinical pregnancyMulticentre studyMultiple pregnanciesReproduction treatmentTreatment cyclesReproduction outcomesOlder agePregnancyOutcomesFurther investigationSignificant declineFurther cyclesAgeGroupEndometriosis-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 potentialEpidemiological factors influencing IVF outcome: Evidence from the Yale IVF program
Matalliotakis I, Cakmak H, Arici A, Goumenou A, Fragouli Y, Sakkas D. Epidemiological factors influencing IVF outcome: Evidence from the Yale IVF program. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2008, 28: 204-208. PMID: 18393021, DOI: 10.1080/01443610801912436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIVF outcomesFamily historyEpidemiological factorsIVF-ET cyclesIVF-ET outcomeIVF-ET treatmentNon-pregnant womenMain outcome measuresMedical School HospitalDegree of smokingAge of womenIVF-ETInfertile womenMenstrual statusObstetric historyPregnant womenRetrospective studyIVF programMedical filesFertilization outcomeMedical historyInverse associationIVF unitMenstrual symptomsOutcome measuresCycle outcome can be predicted by the growth profile of untransferred cleavage-stage embryos
Yilmaz S, Kutlu P, Sofuoglu K, Delikara N, Kolankaya A, Arici A. Cycle outcome can be predicted by the growth profile of untransferred cleavage-stage embryos. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2008, 16: 124-128. PMID: 18252058, DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60565-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup 1Pregnancy outcomesPregnancy rateGroup 2Intracytoplasmic sperm injection cyclesAssisted reproduction treatment cyclesBlastocyst formationSperm injection cyclesCycle outcomeIVF unitReceiving treatmentTreatment cyclesDay 5Excess embryosCleavage stage embryosPatientsOutcomesInjection cyclesDevelopmental potentialExtended culture
2004
Regulation of Fas ligand expression by vascular endothelial growth factor in endometrial stromal cells in vitro
Berkkanoglu M, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Kayisli U, Selam B, Arici A. Regulation of Fas ligand expression by vascular endothelial growth factor in endometrial stromal cells in vitro. Molecular Human Reproduction 2004, 10: 393-398. PMID: 15073283, DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gah060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStromal cell survivalCell survivalStromal cellsVascular endothelial growth factorEndometrial stromal cellsPotent mitogenic cytokineFasL expressionGrowth factorRegulation of FasLApoptotic signalingTranslation levelsFas ligand expressionWestern blot analysisEndothelial growth factorFas receptorFasL levelsBlot analysisFas ligandExpression of FasLConcentration-dependent mannerMitogenic cytokinesEffects of VEGFRegulationExpressionParacrine manner
2002
Structural Differentiation of Human Uterine Luminal and Glandular Epithelium during Early Pregnancy: An Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Study
Demir R, Kayisli U, Celik-Ozenci C, Korgun E, Demir-Weusten A, Arici A. Structural Differentiation of Human Uterine Luminal and Glandular Epithelium during Early Pregnancy: An Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Study. Placenta 2002, 23: 672-684. PMID: 12361686, DOI: 10.1053/plac.2002.0841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlandular epitheliumEarly pregnancyTrophoblastic invasionEarly gestationClear cellsDark cellsImmunoreactivity of PCNAEpithelial cellsEarly human pregnancyHuman endometrial epitheliumApocrine secretory activityEndothelial marker CD31Luminal epithelial cellsEarly gestation periodCell nuclear antigenHuman pregnancyEndometrial cellsMenstrual cycleImmunohistochemical studyEndometrial epitheliumLuminal epitheliumSurface epitheliumProminent nucleoliPregnancyUterine secretions
2001
Diagnosis and laparoscopic management of a fallopian tube torsion following Irving tubal sterilization: A case report
Sozen I, Kadako R, Fleischman S, Arici A. Diagnosis and laparoscopic management of a fallopian tube torsion following Irving tubal sterilization: A case report. Surgical Endoscopy 2001, 16: 217-217. PMID: 11961651, DOI: 10.1007/s004640041031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPelvic inflammatory diseaseTubal torsionTubal ligationCase reportTubal sterilizationHistory of PIDFallopian tube torsionIntermittent pelvic painSerious clinical entityPomeroy tubal ligationTubal cauterizationPelvic painQuadrant painLaparoscopic managementDiagnostic laparoscopyClinical entityMedical historyFallopian tubeInflammatory diseasesRight tubeComputerized searchPatientsEnglish literatureSecond episodePainRegulation of Fas Ligand Expression by Estradiol and Progesterone in Human Endometrium1
Selam B, Kayisli U, Mulayim N, Arici A. Regulation of Fas Ligand Expression by Estradiol and Progesterone in Human Endometrium1. Biology Of Reproduction 2001, 65: 979-985. PMID: 11566716, DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod65.4.979.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFasL expressionSteroid hormonesEndometrial cellsHuman endometriumMenstrual cycle-dependent expressionGlandular cellsOvarian steroid hormonesSex steroid hormonesEndometrial glandular cellsLate proliferative phaseStrong FasL expressionFas ligand expressionFasL mRNA expressionReverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysisTranscription-polymerase chain reaction analysisFasL protein expressionMaternal immunotoleranceWestern blot analysisInteraction of FasLFasL immunoreactivityImplantation windowMenstrual cycleHuman Endometrium1Secretory phaseChain reaction analysisObserver 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
Empty follicle syndrome: evidence for recurrence
Zreik T, Garcia-Velasco J, Vergara T, Arici A, Olive D, Jones E. Empty follicle syndrome: evidence for recurrence. Human Reproduction 2000, 15: 999-1002. PMID: 10783341, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/15.5.999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmpty follicle syndromeDrug-related problemsChance of recurrenceAltered folliculogenesisDysfunctional folliculogenesisIVF cyclesIVF patientsFrustrating conditionRecurrencePatientsFuture reproductive performanceFolliculogenesisInfrequent eventReproductive performanceRare eventOocytesSyndromeEtiology
1999
Prospective, randomized, crossover study to evaluate the benefit of human chorionic gonadotropin–timed versus urinary luteinizing hormone–timed intrauterine inseminations in clomiphene citrate–stimulated treatment cycles
Zreik T, Garcı́a-Velasco J, Habboosh M, Olive D, Arici A. Prospective, randomized, crossover study to evaluate the benefit of human chorionic gonadotropin–timed versus urinary luteinizing hormone–timed intrauterine inseminations in clomiphene citrate–stimulated treatment cycles. Fertility And Sterility 1999, 71: 1070-1074. PMID: 10360912, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(99)00116-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnancy rateClomiphene citrateCrossover studyUltrasound monitoringUrinary LH levelsReproductive Medicine CenterMale factor infertilityOverall pregnancy rateHCG timingLeading follicleUnexplained infertilityLH levelsUrinary LHFactor infertilityIntrauterine inseminationMenstrual cycleInfertile couplesMAIN OUTCOMEMedicine CenterProtocol BProtocol ADay 3IUITreatment cyclesDay 10HOX 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
Expression and Hormonal Regulation of Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 in Myometrium and Leiomyomata
Sozen I, Olive D, Arici A. Expression and Hormonal Regulation of Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 in Myometrium and Leiomyomata. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 69: 1095-1102. PMID: 9627299, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00072-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMCP-1 mRNA levelsChemotactic protein-1MCP-1Leiomyoma cellsSex steroidsHigher MCP-1 levelsSteroid hormonesMCP-1 protein productionMonocyte chemotactic protein-1MCP-1 levelsMRNA levelsProtein 1Proliferative phase samplesImmunoreactive MCP-1MCP-1 expressionUniversity Medical CenterLeiomyoma cell proliferationParacrine growth factorMCP-1 mRNAGrowth stimulatory effectMessenger RNA levelsPathogenesis of leiomyomaLocal immunityGnRH analoguesProspective studyMyometrial tissue in uterine septa
Zreik T, Troiano R, Ghoussoub R, Olive D, Arici A, McCarthy S. Myometrial tissue in uterine septa. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 1998, 5: 155-160. PMID: 9564063, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(98)80082-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingMyometrial tissueUterine septumTertiary referral centerT1-weighted sequencesReferral centerConsecutive womenRetrospective reviewHistologic evaluationMRI examinationsResonance imagingFibrous tissueTesla scannerSeptumComplete septumMyometriumTissueFast spin echoPartial septaInterleukin-8 Induces Proliferation of Endometrial Stromal Cells: a Potential Autocrine Growth Factor1
Arici A, Seli E, Zeyneloglu H, Senturk L, Oral E, Olive D. Interleukin-8 Induces Proliferation of Endometrial Stromal Cells: a Potential Autocrine Growth Factor1. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1998, 83: 1201-1205. PMID: 9543141, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.83.4.4743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial stromal cellsIL-8 productionInterleukin-8Sex steroid hormonesAutocrine growth factorGrowth factorEndometrial cellsCell proliferationSteroid hormonesStromal cellsEndometrial stromal cell proliferationNeutrophil chemoattractant/Potential autocrine growth factorProliferation of endometriumOligonucleotide treatmentPathogenesis of endometriosisProliferation inhibitory effectPotent angiogenic agentStromal cell proliferationConcentration-dependent inhibitionNumber of cytokinesConcentration-dependent increaseAntisense oligonucleotide treatmentEndometrial functionSpecific growth factorsComparison of Intrauterine Insemination with Timed Intercourse in Superovulated Cycles with Gonadotropins: A Meta-analysis
Zeyneloglu H, Arici A, Olive D, Duleba A. Comparison of Intrauterine Insemination with Timed Intercourse in Superovulated Cycles with Gonadotropins: A Meta-analysis. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 69: 486-491. PMID: 9531883, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00552-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnancy rateUnexplained infertilityProspective studyOdds ratioHusband's spermCycles of IUIEnglish-language abstractsSuperovulated cyclesTimed intercourseSuperovulation cyclesIntrauterine inseminationCommon odds ratioMAIN OUTCOMEPatient's chanceAcademic centersIUIMeta-AnalysisGonadotropinConfidence intervalsIntercoursePatientsPregnancyInfertilitySpermMEDLINEThe 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