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
2011
Bidirectional Interaction Between Unfolded-Protein-Response Key Protein HSPA5 and Estrogen Signaling in Human Endometrium1
Guzel E, Basar M, Ocak N, Arici A, Kayisli UA. Bidirectional Interaction Between Unfolded-Protein-Response Key Protein HSPA5 and Estrogen Signaling in Human Endometrium1. Biology Of Reproduction 2011, 85: 121-127. PMID: 21389343, DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.110.089532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHSPA5 expressionHuman endometriumMenstrual cycleStromal cellsUnfolded protein responseNormal human endometriumEndometrial glandularEstradiol levelsHuman Endometrium1Possible inverse correlationIshikawa cellsEstrogen signalingLocal paracrineEndometriumSteroid hormonesAutocrine factorHeat shock 70EstrogenInverse correlationBidirectional regulationExpression levelsBidirectional interactionsShock 70Dynamic tissueHSPA5
2010
Preeclampsia-related increase of interleukin-11 expression in human decidual cells
Basar M, Yen CF, Buchwalder LF, Murk W, Huang SJ, Godlewski K, Kocamaz E, Arda O, Schatz F, Lockwood CJ, Kayisli UA. Preeclampsia-related increase of interleukin-11 expression in human decidual cells. Reproduction 2010, 140: 605-612. PMID: 20668109, PMCID: PMC3795512, DOI: 10.1530/rep-10-0263.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDeciduaEstradiolFemaleHumansImidazolesImmunohistochemistryInterleukin-11Interleukin-1betaNaphthalenesNF-kappa BP38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPre-EclampsiaPregnancyProtein Kinase CPyridinesReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerStatistics, NonparametricTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaConceptsFirst trimester decidual cellsDecidual cellsPlacental sectionsLeukocyte-free first trimester decidual cellsGestational age-matched controlsProtein kinase CMaternal-placental interfaceUteroplacental blood flowPathogenesis of preeclampsiaAnti-inflammatory processesCultured decidual cellsTumor necrosis factorAge-matched controlsHuman decidual cellsQuantitative RT-PCRSystemic inflammationNecrosis factorPreeclampsiaBlood flowP38 MAP kinaseIL11 expressionNuclear factorStimulatory effectIL11RT-PCR
2008
Preeclampsia-Related Inflammatory Cytokines Regulate Interleukin-6 Expression in Human Decidual Cells
Lockwood CJ, Yen CF, Basar M, Kayisli UA, Martel M, Buhimschi I, Buhimschi C, Huang SJ, Krikun G, Schatz F. Preeclampsia-Related Inflammatory Cytokines Regulate Interleukin-6 Expression in Human Decidual Cells. American Journal Of Pathology 2008, 172: 1571-1579. PMID: 18467705, PMCID: PMC2408417, DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2008.070629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-6 levelsIL-6Decidual cellsGestational age-matched control placentasElevated IL-6 levelsIL-6 mRNA levelsCommon pregnancy disorderGenesis of preeclampsiaUteroplacental blood flowFetal-placental unitInterleukin-6 levelsPathogenesis of preeclampsiaPro-inflammatory cytokinesEndothelial cell dysfunctionInterleukin-6 expressionHuman decidual cellsReal-time quantitative RT-PCRTime quantitative RT-PCRQuantitative RT-PCRFetal morbidityDecidual macrophagesPreeclamptic womenSystemic inflammationPregnancy disordersControl placentas
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