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 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 measures
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
2001
Regulation 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 analysis
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
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 septa
1996
Modulation of leukemia inhibitory factor gene expression and protein biosynthesis in the human fallopian tube
Keltz M, Attar E, Buradagunta S, Olive D, Kliman H, Arici A. Modulation of leukemia inhibitory factor gene expression and protein biosynthesis in the human fallopian tube. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 175: 1611-1619. PMID: 8987949, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70114-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlood Physiological PhenomenaCells, CulturedCulture MediaCytokinesEpitheliumFallopian TubesFemaleGene Expression RegulationGrowth InhibitorsGrowth SubstancesHormonesHumansInterleukin-6Leukemia Inhibitory FactorLymphokinesMiddle AgedPregnancyPregnancy, EctopicRNA, MessengerStromal CellsConceptsLeukemia inhibitory factor expressionLeukemia inhibitory factorFallopian tubeInhibitory factorStromal cellsEctopic pregnancyStromal cell culturesGrowth factorMessenger ribonucleic acidLeukemia inhibitory factor gene expressionEctopic implantationFactor expressionTubal ectopic pregnancyEpithelial cellsInterleukin-1 alphaHuman fallopian tubePlatelet-derived growth factorMessenger ribonucleic acid levelsRibonucleic acid levelsFactor gene expressionTubal mucosaMenstrual cycleTNF-alphaTumor necrosisCommon site
1995
Endosalpingiosis found at laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain**Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of The American Fertility Society Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, November 5 to 10, 1994.
Keltz M, Kliman H, Arici A, Olive D. Endosalpingiosis found at laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain**Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of The American Fertility Society Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, November 5 to 10, 1994. Fertility And Sterility 1995, 64: 482-485. PMID: 7641898, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)57780-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pelvic painPelvic pain symptomsPelvic painPain symptomsAmerican Fertility Society MeetingYale-New Haven HospitalPatient undergoing laparoscopyUndergoing laparoscopyChronic painChronic pelvicEndosalpingiosisRetrospective analysisPainPathology specimensEndometriosisLaparoscopyPatientsSymptomsSociety meetingsAnnual MeetingSurgeryPelvicHospitalSan AntonioSurgeonsModulation of leukemia inhibitory factor gene expression and protein biosynthesis in human endometrium
Arici A, Engin O, Attar E, Olive D. Modulation of leukemia inhibitory factor gene expression and protein biosynthesis in human endometrium. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1995, 80: 1908-1915. PMID: 7775640, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.80.6.7775640.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBloodCells, CulturedCulture MediaDeciduaEndometriumEpidermal Growth FactorFemaleGene Expression RegulationGrowth InhibitorsHumansInterferon-gammaInterleukin-1Interleukin-6Leukemia Inhibitory FactorLymphokinesMiddle AgedPlatelet-Derived Growth FactorPregnancyProtein BiosynthesisRNA, MessengerTransforming Growth Factor betaTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaConceptsExpression of LIFLeukemia inhibitory factorLIF expressionLIF mRNAEndometrial cellsGrowth factorHuman endometriumLeukemia inhibitory factor gene expressionMenstrual cycle-dependent mannerRole of LIFSteroid hormonesHuman implantationLIF mRNA expressionEndometrial stromal cellsEndometrium/deciduaHuman endometrial cellsPlatelet-derived growth factorEndometrial gland cellsMessenger ribonucleic acid levelsRibonucleic acid levelsMidluteal endometriumFactor gene expressionTime-dependent mannerFirst trimesterTumor necrosisDilutional hyponatremia during hysteroscopic myomectomy with sorbitol-mannitol distention medium
Kim A, Keltz M, Arici A, Rosenberg M, Olive D. Dilutional hyponatremia during hysteroscopic myomectomy with sorbitol-mannitol distention medium. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 1995, 2: 237-242. PMID: 9050566, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80026-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultEndoscopyFemaleHumansHyponatremiaHysteroscopyIndicators and ReagentsLeiomyomaMaleMannitolMenorrhagiaMiddle AgedOrgan SizePelvic PainProstatectomyRetrospective StudiesSodiumSorbitolSyndromeTime FactorsUltrasonographyUterine NeoplasmsUterusWater IntoxicationWater-Electrolyte BalanceConceptsDegree of hyponatremiaHysteroscopic myoma resectionUterine volumeMyoma sizeFibroid volumeDilutional hyponatremiaMyoma resectionYale-New Haven HospitalOperative hysteroscopic proceduresPost-TURP syndromeMyoma volumeHysteroscopic myomectomyOperative timeHyponatremiaHysteroscopic proceduresFluid balanceDistension mediumDistention mediumReproductive endocrinologyOperating timeResectionSyndromeSorbitol-mannitolMyomectomyMyomas
1994
Evaluation of clomiphene citrate and human chorionic gonadotropin treatment: a prospective, randomized, crossover study during intrauterine insemination cycles
Arici A, Byrd W, Bradshaw K, Kutteh W, Marshburn P, Carr B. Evaluation of clomiphene citrate and human chorionic gonadotropin treatment: a prospective, randomized, crossover study during intrauterine insemination cycles. Fertility And Sterility 1994, 61: 314-318. PMID: 8299789, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56524-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnancy rateHCG timingInfertility groupUnexplained infertilityUltrasound monitoringMale factor infertility groupTertiary academic medical centerHuman chorionic gonadotropin treatmentClomiphene citrate stimulationUnexplained infertility groupIntrauterine insemination cyclesChorionic gonadotropin treatmentMale factor infertilityAcademic medical centerEffect of treatmentClomiphene citrateUrinary LHCrossover studyFactor infertilityInsemination cyclesGonadotropin treatmentCitrate stimulationTreatment modalitiesCC stimulationMedical Center