Dating endometriotic ovarian cysts based on the content of cyst fluid and its potential clinical implications

Cellular and molecular mechanisms of fibrosis

Wynn, T. (2008) · The Journal of Pathology · doi:10.1002/path.2277 · Cited by 4,495 · see citing works

Mechanisms of fibrosis: therapeutic translation for fibrotic disease

Wynn, T. A., & Ramalingam, T. R. (2012) · Nature Medicine · doi:10.1038/nm.2807 · Cited by 3,541 · see citing works

Revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine classification of endometriosis: 1996

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (1997) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(97)81391-x · Cited by 3,018 · see citing works

Picrosirius staining plus polarization microscopy, a specific method for collagen detection in tissue sections

Junqueira, L. C. U., Bignolas, G., & Brentani, H. (1979) · The Histochemical Journal · doi:10.1007/bf01002772 · Cited by 2,570 · see citing works

‘The Ideal Mesh?'

Klinge, U., Park, J.-K., & Klosterhalfen, B. (2013) · Pathobiology · doi:10.1159/000348446 · Cited by 1,791 · see citing works

Liver fibrosis – from bench to bedside

Friedman, S. L. (2003) · Journal of Hepatology · doi:10.1016/s0168-8278(02)00429-4 · Cited by 1,780 · see citing works

FERRITIN: STRUCTURE, GENE REGULATION, AND CELLULAR FUNCTION IN ANIMALS, PLANTS, AND MICROORGANISMS

Theil, E. C. (1987) · Annual Review of Biochemistry · doi:10.1146/annurev.bi.56.070187.001445 · Cited by 1,337 · see citing works

Rac1b and reactive oxygen species mediate MMP-3-induced EMT and genomic instability

Radisky, D. C., Levy, D. D., Littlepage, L. E., Liu, H., Nelson, C. M., Fata, J. E., Leake, D., Godden, E. L., Albertson, D. G., Angela Nieto, M., et al. (2005) · Nature · doi:10.1038/nature03688 · Cited by 1,284 · see citing works

Peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometriosis, and adenomyotic nodules of the rectovaginal septum are three different entities

Nisolle, M., & Donnez, J. (1997) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00191-x · Cited by 1,279 · see citing works

Renal fibrosis: New insights into the pathogenesis and therapeutics

Liu, Y. (2006) · Kidney International · doi:10.1038/sj.ki.5000054 · Cited by 1,088 · see citing works

Blood Rheology and Hemodynamics

Baskurt, O. K., & Meiselman, H. J. (2003) · Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis · doi:10.1055/s-2003-44551 · Cited by 1,022 · see citing works

PAI‐1 in tissue fibrosis

Ghosh, A. K., & Vaughan, D. E. (2011) · Journal of Cellular Physiology · doi:10.1002/jcp.22783 · Cited by 679 · see citing works

Association between endometriosis stage, lesion type, patient characteristics and severity of pelvic pain symptoms: a multivariate analysis of over 1000 patients

Vercellini, P., Fedele, L., Aimi, G., Pietropaolo, G., Consonni, D., & Crosignani, P. G. (2007) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/del339 · Cited by 547 · see citing works

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in endometriosis

Donnez, J., Smoes, P., Gillerot, S., Casanas-Roux, F., & Nisolle, M. (1998) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/13.6.1686 · Cited by 531 · see citing works

Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in TGF-β1-Induced Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Activation and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells

Rhyu, D. Y., Yang, Y., Ha, H., Lee, G. T., Song, J. S., Uh, S., & Lee, H. B. (2005) · Journal of the American Society of Nephrology · doi:10.1681/asn.2004050425 · Cited by 523 · see citing works

The distinguishing cellular and molecular features of the endometriotic ovarian cyst: from pathophysiology to the potential endometrioma-mediated damage to the ovary

Sanchez, A. M., Viganò, P., Somigliana, E., Panina-Bordignon, P., Vercellini, P., & Candiani, M. (2014) · Human Reproduction Update · doi:10.1093/humupd/dmt053 · Cited by 357 · see citing works

Contents of Endometriotic Cysts, Especially the High Concentration of Free Iron, Are a Possible Cause of Carcinogenesis in the Cysts through the Iron-Induced Persistent Oxidative Stress

Yamaguchi, K., Mandai, M., Toyokuni, S., Hamanishi, J., Higuchi, T., Takakura, K., & Fujii, S. (2008) · Clinical Cancer Research · doi:10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-07-1614 · Cited by 324 · see citing works

Epithelial to mesenchymal transition-like and mesenchymal to epithelial transition-like processes might be involved in the pathogenesis of pelvic endometriosis†

Matsuzaki, S., & Darcha, C. (2012) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/der442 · Cited by 216 · see citing works

Age-related evolution in color appearance of endometriosis

Redwine, D. B. (1987) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)59611-3 · Cited by 214 · see citing works

Potential involvement of iron in the pathogenesis of peritoneal endometriosis

Defrere, S., Lousse, J. C., Gonzalez-Ramos, R., Colette, S., Donnez, J., & Van Langendonckt, A. (2008) · Molecular Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/molehr/gan033 · Cited by 204 · see citing works

The endoscopic localization of endometrial implants in the ovarian chocolate cyst

Brosens, I. A., Puttemans, P., & Deprest, J. A. (1994) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56752-1 · Cited by 199 · see citing works

Endometriosis: Correlation between histologic and visual findings at laparoscopy

Walter, A. J., Hentz, J. G., Magtibay, P. M., Cornella, J. L., & Magrina, J. F. (2001) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1067/mob.2001.115747 · Cited by 197 · see citing works

Involvement of the nuclear factor-κB pathway in the pathogenesis of endometriosis

González-Ramos, R., Van Langendonckt, A., Defrère, S., Lousse, J.-C., Colette, S., Devoto, L., & Donnez, J. (2010) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.01.013 · Cited by 179 · see citing works

REVIEW: Accuracy of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of endometriosis: a systematic quantitative review

Wykes, C. B., Clark, T. J., & Khan, K. S. (2004) · BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00433.x · Cited by 177 · see citing works

Subtle appearance of pelvic endometriosis

Stripling, M. C., Martin, D. C., Chatman, D. L., Zwaag, R. V., & Poston, W. M. (1988) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)59767-2 · Cited by 167 · see citing works

Postoperative Adhesions: From Formation to Prevention

Alpay, Z., Saed, G. M., & Diamond, M. P. (2008) · Seminars in Reproductive Medicine · doi:10.1055/s-0028-1082389 · Cited by 156 · see citing works

Nuclear factor-kappa B is constitutively activated in peritoneal endometriosis

González-Ramos, R., Donnez, J., Defrère, S., Leclercq, I. A., Squifflet, J. P., Lousse, J., & Langendonckt, A. V. (2007) · Molecular Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/molehr/gam033 · Cited by 154 · see citing works

Patterns of and Risk Factors for Recurrence in Women With Ovarian Endometriomas

Liu, X., Yuan, L., Shen, F., Zhu, Z., Jiang, H., & Guo, S.-W. (2007) · Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000265215.87717.8b · Cited by 146 · see citing works

Nuclear Factor-κB (NF-κB): An Unsuspected Major Culprit in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis That Is Still at Large?

Guo, S. (2006) · Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation · doi:10.1159/000096047 · Cited by 140 · see citing works

Platelets are an unindicted culprit in the development of endometriosis: clinical and experimental evidence

Ding, D., Liu, X., Duan, J., & Guo, S.-W. (2015) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/dev025 · Cited by 139 · see citing works

Involvement of the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway in the Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Fibrosis in Endometriosis

Matsuzaki, S., & Darcha, C. (2013) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0076808 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Iron overload in the peritoneal cavity of women with pelvic endometriosis

Van Langendonckt, A., Casanas-Roux, F., & Donnez, J. (2002) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(02)03346-0 · Cited by 137 · see citing works

Iron storage is significantly increased in peritoneal macrophages of endometriosis patients and correlates with iron overload in peritoneal fluid

Lousse, J., Defrère, S., Langendonckt, A. V., Gras, J. M., González-Ramos, R., Colette, S., & Donnez, J. (2008) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.02.103 · Cited by 137 · see citing works

Histologic analysis of endometriomas: what the surgeon needs to know

Muzii, L., Bianchi, A., Bellati, F., Cristi, E., Pernice, M., Zullo, M. A., Angioli, R., & Panici, P. B. (2006) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.06.055 · Cited by 128 · see citing works

Ovarian endometriosis

Busacca, M., & Vignali, M. (2003) · Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/01.gco.0000084247.09900.4f · Cited by 128 · see citing works

Endometriosis: What a Pain It Is

Vercellini, P. (1997) · Seminars in Reproductive Medicine · doi:10.1055/s-2008-1068755 · Cited by 120 · see citing works

Endometriosis classification: an update

Adamson, G. D. (2011) · Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/gco.0b013e328348a3ba · Cited by 119 · see citing works

Iron overload enhances epithelial cell proliferation in endometriotic lesions induced in a murine model

Defrère, S., Langendonckt, A. V., Vaesen, S., Jouret, M., Ramos, R., González, D., & Donnez, J. (2006) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/del261 · Cited by 109 · see citing works

Automated quantification of renal fibrosis with Sirius Red and polarization contrast microscopy

Street, J. M., Souza, A. C. P., Álvarez-Prats, A., Horino, T., Hu, X., Yuen, P. S. T., & Star, R. A. (2014) · Physiological Reports · doi:10.14814/phy2.12088 · Cited by 101 · see citing works

Potential involvement of hemoglobin and heme in the pathogenesis of peritoneal endometriosis

Van Langendonckt, A., Casanas-Roux, F., Dolmans, M.-M., & Donnez, J. (2002) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(01)03211-3 · Cited by 91 · see citing works

Increased Angiogenesis and Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor during Scarless Repair

Colwell, A. S., Beanes, S. R., Soo, C. B., Dang, C., Kang, T., Longaker, M. T., Atkinson, J. B., & Lorenz, H. P. (2005) · Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000138252.51581.22 · Cited by 88 · see citing works

Deep endometriosis conundrum: evidence in favor of a peritoneal origin

Vercellini, P., Aimi, G., Panazza, S., Vicentini, S., Pisacreta, A. M., & Crosignani, P. G. (2000) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(00)00420-9 · Cited by 87 · see citing works

De novo formation of adhesions in endometriosis: the role of iron and free radical reactions

Arumugam, K., & Dip, Y. C. Y. (1995) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)57655-9 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Oxytocin receptor expression in smooth muscle cells of peritoneal endometriotic lesions and ovarian endometriotic cysts

Mechsner, S., Bartley, J., Loddenkemper, C., Salomon, D. S., Starzinski-Powitz, A., & Ebert, A. D. (2005) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.11.038 · Cited by 79 · see citing works

Multiplex protein profiling of bronchoalveolar lavage in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Wim, A., Willems, S., Verleden, S. E., Vanaudenaerde, B. M., Wynants, M., Christophe, D., Jonas, Y., Jana, S., Eric, K., & Verleden, G. M. (2013) · Annals of Thoracic Medicine · doi:10.4103/1817-1737.105718 · Cited by 78 · see citing works

Smooth muscle metaplasia in ovarian endometriosis

Fukunaga (2000) · Histopathology · doi:10.1046/j.1365-2559.2000.00845.x · Cited by 74 · see citing works

Location, color, size, depth, and volume may predict endometriosis in lesions resected at surgery

Stratton, P., Winkel, C. A., Sinaii, N., Merino, M. J., Zimmer, C., & Nieman, L. K. (2002) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(02)03337-x · Cited by 72 · see citing works

Preventing adhesions in obstetric and gynecologic surgical procedures.

González-Quintero, V. H., & Cruz-Pachano, F. (2009) · PubMed · Cited by 69 · see citing works

Endometriosis: Endometriosis and infertility: raised iron concentration in the peritoneal fluid and its effect on the acrosome reaction

Arumugam, K. (1994) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138649 · Cited by 58 · see citing works

Smooth muscle metaplasia and innervation in interstitium of endometriotic lesions related to pain

Odagiri, K., Konno, R., Fujiwara, H., Netsu, S., Yang, C., & Suzuki, M. (2008) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.101 · Cited by 57 · see citing works

Histology of Chocolate Cysts

Martin, D. C., & BERRY, J. D. (1990) · Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · doi:10.1089/gyn.1990.6.43 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

Disruption of hemochromatosis protein and transferrin receptor 2 causes iron-induced liver injury in mice

Delima, R. D., Chua, A. C. G., Tirnitz‐Parker, J. E. E., Gan, E. K., Croft, K. D., Graham, R. M., Olynyk, J. K., & Trinder, D. (2012) · Hepatology · doi:10.1002/hep.25689 · Cited by 54 · see citing works

The current staging system for endometriosis: does it help?

Roberts, C. P., & Rock, J. A. (2003) · Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(02)00056-6 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung fibrosis, and lung iron deposition in thalassaemia major

Zakynthinos, E. G. (2001) · Thorax · doi:10.1136/thorax.56.9.737 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

Iron toxicity mediated by oxidative stress enhances tissue damage in an animal model of diabetes

Sampaio, A. F. S., Silva, M., Dornas, W. C., Costa, D. C., Silva, M. E., dos Santos, R. C., de Lima, W. G., & Pedrosa, M. L. (2014) · BioMetals · doi:10.1007/s10534-014-9717-8 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

VEGF suppresses epithelial-mesenchymal transition by inhibiting the expression of Smad3 and miR-192, a Smad3-dependent microRNA

HONG, J.-P., Li, X., Li, M., & Fa-lei, Z. (2013) · International Journal of Molecular Medicine · doi:10.3892/ijmm.2013.1337 · Cited by 41 · see citing works

Danazol in the management of ureteral obstruction secondary to endometriosis

Rivlin, M. E., Krueger, R. P., & Wiser, W. L. (1985) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)48751-0 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

VEGF ameliorates tubulointerstitial fibrosis in unilateral ureteral obstruction mice via inhibition of epithelial-mesenchymal transition

Lian, Y.-G., Zhou, Q., Zhang, Y., & Fa-lei, Z. (2011) · Acta Pharmacologica Sinica · doi:10.1038/aps.2011.111 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Chemical Assay of Iron in Ovarian Cysts: A New Diagnostic Method to Evaluate Endometriotic Cysts

Iizuka, M., Igarashi, M., Abe, Y., Ibuki, Y., Koyasu, Y., & Ikuma, K. (1998) · Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation · doi:10.1159/000009999 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Magnetic resonance relaxation time in evaluating the cyst fluid characteristics of endometrioma

Takahashi, K., Okada, S., Okada, M., Kitao, M., Kaji, Y., & Sugimura, K. (1996) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a019266 · Cited by 36 · see citing works

The endometriosis cycle and its derailments

Brosens, I. A., Puttemans, P., Deprest, J. A., & Rombauts, L. J. F. (1994) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138594 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Classification of endometriosis:Improving the classification of endometriotic ovarian cysts

NEZHAT, C. R., Nezhat, F. R., NEZHAT, C. R., & Seidman, D. S. (1994) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138423 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

The value of magnetic resonance relaxation time in staging ovarian endometrial cysts

Sugimura, K., Takemori, M., Sugiura, M., Okizuka, H., Kono, M., & Ishida, T. (1992) · British Journal of Radiology · doi:10.1259/0007-1285-65-774-502 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Ovarian endometriosis and peritoneal endometriosis: are they different entities from a fertility perspective?

Nisolle, M. (2002) · Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/00001703-200206000-00006 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Clinical value of components of the plasminogen activation system in ovarian cyst fluid.

Ea, B., Massuger, L. F. A. G., Cm, T., Geurts-Moespot, A. J., Jh, V. S., Boonstra, H., & Sweep, F. C. G. J. (2002) · PubMed · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Expression of platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 in red and black endometriotic lesions

Langendonckt, A. V., Eggermont, J., Casanas‐Roux, F., Scholtes, H. É., & Donnez, J. (2004) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.05.075 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung fibrosis, and lung iron deposition in thalassaemia major

Zakynthinos, E. G., Vassilakopoulos, T. P., Kaltsas, P., et al. (2001) · Thorax · doi:10.1136/thx.56.9.737 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

[Ferritin levels in the peritoneal fluid--a new endometriosis marker?].

Polak, G., Wertel, I., Tarkowski, R., Morawska, D., Nowakowski, A. M., & Kotarski, J. (2006) · PubMed · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Pathogenesis of adenomyosis, an update on molecular mechanisms

Vannuccini, S., Tosti, C., Carmona, F., Huang, S. J., Chapron, C., Guo, S.-W., & Petraglia, F. (2017) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.06.016 · Cited by 326 · see citing works

Platelets drive smooth muscle metaplasia and fibrogenesis in endometriosis through epithelial–mesenchymal transition and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transdifferentiation

Zhang, Q., Duan, J., Liu, X., & Guo, S.-W. (2016) · Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.mce.2016.03.015 · Cited by 211 · see citing works

Corroborating evidence for platelet-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transdifferentiation in the development of adenomyosis

Liu, X., Shen, M., Qi, Q., Zhang, H., & Guo, S.-W. (2016) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/dew018 · Cited by 190 · see citing works

Cellular changes consistent with epithelial-mesenchymal transition and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transdifferentiation in the progression of experimental endometriosis in baboons

Zhang, Q., Duan, J., Olson, M., Fazleabas, A., & Guo, S.-W. (2016) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719116641763 · Cited by 149 · see citing works

Platelets are an unindicted culprit in the development of endometriosis: clinical and experimental evidence

Ding, D., Liu, X., Duan, J., & Guo, S.-W. (2015) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/dev025 · Cited by 139 · see citing works

Endometriosis: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Leading to Fibrosis

Garcia, J. M. G., Vannuzzi, V., Donati, C., Bernacchioni, C., Bruni, P., & Petraglia, F. (2022) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1007/s43032-022-01083-x · Cited by 145 · see citing works

The role of fibrosis in endometriosis: a systematic review

Vissers, G., Giacomozzi, M., Verdurmen, W. P. R., Peek, R., & Nap, A. W. (2024) · Human Reproduction Update · doi:10.1093/humupd/dmae023 · Cited by 130 · see citing works

Transforming growth factor β1 signaling coincides with epithelial–mesenchymal transition and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transdifferentiation in the development of adenomyosis in mice

Shen, M., Liu, X., Zhang, H., & Guo, S.-W. (2015) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/dev314 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

The M2a macrophage subset may be critically involved in the fibrogenesis of endometriosis in mice

Duan, J., Liu, X., Wang, H., & Guo, S.-W. (2018) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.05.017 · Cited by 121 · see citing works

Fibrogenesis resulting from cyclic bleeding: the Holy Grail of the natural history of ectopic endometrium

Guo, S.-W. (2018) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/dey015 · Cited by 116 · see citing works

Histological and Immunohistochemical Characterization of the Similarity and Difference Between Ovarian Endometriomas and Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis

Liu, X., Zhang, Q., & Guo, S.-W. (2018) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719117718275 · Cited by 110 · see citing works

Is it time for a paradigm shift in drug research and development in endometriosis/adenomyosis?

Guo, S., & Groothuis, P. G. (2018) · Human Reproduction Update · doi:10.1093/humupd/dmy020 · Cited by 93 · see citing works

The role of iron in the pathogenesis of endometriosis: a systematic review

Wyatt, J. N. R., Fernando, S. M. C., Powell, S. G., Hill, C. J., Arshad, I., Probert, C. S., Ahmed, S., & Hapangama, D. K. (2023) · Human Reproduction Open · doi:10.1093/hropen/hoad033 · Cited by 95 · see citing works

Neuropeptides Substance P and Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide Accelerate the Development and Fibrogenesis of Endometriosis

Yan, D., Liu, X., & Guo, S.-W. (2019) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-019-39170-w · Cited by 82 · see citing works

Progressive development of endometriosis and its hindrance by anti-platelet treatment in mice with induced endometriosis

Zhang, Q., Liu, X., & Guo, S.-W. (2017) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2016.11.006 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: potential benefits and harms of screening and risk-reducing surgery

Guo, S. (2015) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.08.006 · Cited by 73 · see citing works

Ovarian Masses in Children and Adolescents: A Review of the Literature with Emphasis on the Diagnostic Approach

Birbas, E., Kanavos, T., Gkrozou, F., Skentou, C., Daniilidis, A., & Vatopoulou, A. (2023) · Children · doi:10.3390/children10071114 · Cited by 81 · see citing works

Origins and Progression of Adolescent Endometriosis

Brosens, I. A., Gargett, C. E., Guo, S., Puttemans, P., Gordts, S., Brosens, J. J., & Benagiano, G. (2016) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719116637919 · Cited by 73 · see citing works

Nanomedicines for Endometriosis: Lessons Learned from Cancer Research

Moses, A. S., Demessie, A. A., Taratula, O. R., Korzun, T., Slayden, O. D., & Taratula, O. (2021) · Small · doi:10.1002/smll.202004975 · Cited by 66 · see citing works

Peritoneal Fluid Cytokines Reveal New Insights of Endometriosis Subphenotypes

Zhou, J., Chern, B. S. M., Barton‐Smith, P., Phoon, J. W. L., Tan, T. Y., Viardot-Foucault, V., Ku, C. W., Tan, H. H., Chan, J. K. Y., & Lee, Y. H. (2020) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms21103515 · Cited by 65 · see citing works

Anti-platelet therapy holds promises in treating adenomyosis: experimental evidence

Zhu, B., Chen, Y., Shen, X., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2016) · Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · doi:10.1186/s12958-016-0198-1 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Progress in the diagnosis and management of adolescent endometriosis: an opinion

Benagiano, G., Guo, S., Puttemans, P., Gordts, S., & Brosens, I. A. (2017) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.09.015 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Evidence in Support for the Progressive Nature of Ovarian Endometriomas

Ding, D., Wang, X., Chen, Y.-S., Benagiano, G., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2020) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaa189 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

Nerve fibers and endometriotic lesions: partners in crime in inflicting pains in women with endometriosis

Yan, D., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2016) · European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.06.017 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

The establishment of a mouse model of deep endometriosis

Yan, D., Liu, X., & Guo, S.-W. (2019) · Human Reproduction · doi:10.1093/humrep/dey361 · Cited by 47 · see citing works

Platelets induce increased estrogen production through NF-κB and TGF-β1 signaling pathways in endometriotic stromal cells

Qi, Q., Liu, X., Zhang, Q., & Guo, S.-W. (2020) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-020-57997-6 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

Further Evidence for Hypercoagulability in Women With Ovarian Endometriomas

Ding, D., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2018) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719118799195 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

Mesothelial Cells Participate in Endometriosis Fibrogenesis Through Platelet-Induced Mesothelial-Mesenchymal Transition

Yan, D., Liu, X., Xu, H., & Guo, S. (2020) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaa550 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

Spotlight on iron overload and ferroptosis: Research progress in female infertility

Zhang, J., Su, T., Fan, Y., Cheng, C., Xu, L., & Li-tian (2023) · Life Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122370 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

Platelets induce endothelial–mesenchymal transition and subsequent fibrogenesis in endometriosis

Yan, D., Liu, X., Xu, H., & Guo, S. (2020) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.03.020 · Cited by 39 · see citing works

Activated Platelets Induce Estrogen Receptor β Expression in Endometriotic Stromal Cells

Zhang, Q., Ding, D., Liu, X., & Guo, S.-W. (2015) · Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation · doi:10.1159/000377629 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Identification of lesional attributes of dysmenorrhea severity and the serum antimüllerian hormone levels in women with ovarian endometriomas

Nie, J., Zhao, C., Laganà, A. S., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2022) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.04.016 · Cited by 39 · see citing works

Anti-platelet therapy is efficacious in treating endometriosis induced in mouse

Guo, S., Ding, D., & Liu, X. (2016) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2016.07.007 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Plasma High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1), Osteopontin (OPN), and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) as Admissible Biomarkers for Endometriosis

Cao, Y., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2019) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-019-45785-w · Cited by 36 · see citing works

Scutellarin Suppresses Platelet Aggregation and Stalls Lesional Progression in Mouse With Induced Endometriosis

Ding, D., Cai, X., Zheng, H., Guo, S., & Liu, X. (2018) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719118817661 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Immune Dysregulation in Endometriomas: Implications for Inflammation

Dymanowska-Dyjak, I., Terpiłowska, B., Morawska, I., Michalski, A., Polak, G., Terpiłowski, M., Rahnama, M., & Grywalska, E. (2024) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms25094802 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Reduced vagal tone in women with endometriosis and auricular vagus nerve stimulation as a potential therapeutic approach

Hao, M., Liu, X., Rong, P., Li, S., & Guo, S. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-020-79750-9 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Differentiation of Endometriomas from Ovarian Hemorrhagic Cysts at Magnetic Resonance: The Role of Texture Analysis

Lupean, R.-A., Ștefan, P.-A., Csutak, C., Lebovici, A., Măluţan, A. M., Buiga, R., Melincovici, C. S., & Mihu, C. M. (2020) · Medicina · doi:10.3390/medicina56100487 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Possible involvement of neuropeptide and neurotransmitter receptors in Adenomyosis

Xu, X., Cai, X., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2021) · Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · doi:10.1186/s12958-021-00711-6 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Various types of adenomyosis and endometriosis: in search of optimal management

Guo, S. (2023) · Fertility and Sterility · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.03.021 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Reduced Expression of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 3 Subunit e and Its Possible Involvement in the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Endometriosis

Cai, X., Shen, M., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2017) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719117702248 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Analysis of differences in the transcriptomic profiles of eutopic and ectopic endometriums in women with ovarian endometriosis

Feng, X., Qi, L., Xu, X., Feng, Y., Gong, X., Aili, A., Chen, Y., Xue, Z., Xue, J., & Tong, X. (2021) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.11045 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Activated Platelets Induce Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α Expression Likely through Transforming Growth Factor-β1 in Human Endometrial Stromal Cells

Qi, Q.-M., Guo, S.-W., & Liu, X.-S. (2019) · Reproductive and Developmental Medicine · doi:10.4103/2096-2924.262390 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

FAP+ activated fibroblasts are detectable in the microenvironment of endometriosis and correlate with stroma composition and infiltrating CD8+ and CD68+ cells

Kellers, F., Lützen, U., Verburg, F. A., Lebenatus, A., Tesch, K., Yalçın, F., Jesinghaus, M., Stoll, V., Grebe, H., Röcken, C., et al. (2025) · Human Reproduction Open · doi:10.1093/hropen/hoaf003 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

The presence of living endometrial cells in ovarian endometriotic cyst fluid may contribute to the recurrence of endometriosis after surgical excision of endometriomas

Xu, X., Chen, Y., Yu, Q., Wang, J., Xu, P., Zhu, L., Xu, Q., Zhang, J., Cui, S., Yu, K., et al. (2022) · Journal of Ovarian Research · doi:10.1186/s13048-022-01018-9 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Drug Development in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: It Takes More Than Just Good Science

Groothuis, P. G., & Guo, S.-W. (2018) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1177/1933719118785767 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Progressively diminished estrogen signaling concordant with increased fibrosis in ectopic endometrium

Nie, J., Yi, Y., Liu, X., & Guo, S.-W. (2025) · Human Reproduction Open · doi:10.1093/hropen/hoaf028 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

From Inflammation to Malignancy: The Link Between Endometriosis and Gynecological Cancers

Kłodnicka, K., Michalska, A., Januszewski, J., Forma, A., Teresiński, G., Flieger, J., Bogucki, J., Maciejewski, M., Syty, K., & Baj, J. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms262411816 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Circulating CD56+ NKG2D+ NK cells and postoperative fertility in ovarian endometrioma

Liu, Z.-Q., Lu, M.-Y., & Liu, B. (2020) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-020-75570-z · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Towards an understanding of the molecular mechanisms of endometriosis-associated symptoms (Review)

Imanaka, S., Maruyama, S., Kimura, M., Nagayasu, M., & Kobayashi, H. (2020) · World Academy of Sciences Journal · doi:10.3892/wasj.2020.53 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Pharmacologic treatment of the ovarian endometrioma

Benagiano, G., Guo, S., Bianchi, P., Puttemans, P., Gordts, S., Petraglia, F., & Brosens, I. A. (2016) · Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy · doi:10.1080/14656566.2016.1229305 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Results of dienogest treatment and its discontinuation in patients with symptomatic adenomyosis: a prospective cohort study

Shen, M., Liu, X., Ding, D., & Guo, S.-W. (2025) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2025.104880 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Preoperative and perioperative intervention reduces the risk of recurrence of endometriosis in mice caused by either incomplete excision or spillage and dissemination.

Chen, Y.-S., Liu, X.-S., & Guo, S.-W. (2021) · Reproductive Biomedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.04.017 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Early maternal separation accelerates the progression of endometriosis in adult mice

Long, Q., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2020) · Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · doi:10.1186/s12958-020-00600-4 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Distribution of smooth muscle actin and collagen in superficial peritoneal endometriotic lesions varies from the surrounding microenvironment

Colgrave, E. M., Keast, J. R., Nowell, C. J., Healey, M., Rogers, P. A. W., Holdsworth‐Carson, S. J., & Girling, J. E. (2023) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103610 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Activation of cGAS/STING Drives Inflammation and Cellular Senescence of Macrophages in Ovarian Endometrioma Induced by Endometriotic Cyst Fluid

Ye, W., Sun, Y. K., Cai, J., Yin, J., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Zhang, S., Xia, S., & Song, Y. (2024) · Advanced Biology · doi:10.1002/adbi.202300711 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Progressively Diminished Prostaglandin E2 Signaling in Concordance with Increasing Fibrosis in Ectopic Endometrium

Yi, Y., Nie, J., Liu, X., & Guo, S. (2024) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1007/s43032-024-01658-w · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Differentiation of Endometriomas from Hemorrhagic Cysts at Magnetic Resonance: The Role of Quantitative Signal Intensity Measurements

Lupean, R.-A., Ștefan, P.-A., Lebovici, A., Csutak, C., Rusu, M., & Mihu, C. M. (2020) · Current Medical Imaging Formerly Current Medical Imaging Reviews · doi:10.2174/1573405616999201027211132 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

A protocol for creating endometriosis in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Slayden, O. D., Luo, F., & Martin, L. D. (2023) · Journal of Medical Primatology · doi:10.1111/jmp.12681 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Recognizing and differentiating uncommon body fluids: Considerations and tools for a proper practical approach

Janssens, P. M. W. (2017) · Clinica Chimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.cca.2017.05.005 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Somatic driver mutations in endometriosis as possible regulators of fibrogenesis (Review)

Kobayashi, H. (2019) · World Academy of Sciences Journal · doi:10.3892/wasj.2019.12 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Overexpression of miR-21-5p as a potential pathogenesis marker for ovarian endometriosis

Mahmoud, M., WalyEldeen, A. A., samie, M. A., Sadek, A. M., ElAkhras, S., Samir, M., Ahmed, O., Sayed, R. M. S., Baiomy, A. A., Ibrahim, S., et al. (2025) · The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology · doi:10.1186/s41936-024-00414-5 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

A Fibronectin (FN)‐Silk 3D Cell Culture Model as a Screening Tool for Repurposed Antifibrotic Drug Candidates for Endometriosis

Teworte, S., Behrens, M. C., Widhe, M., Gurzeler, L., Hedhammar, M., & Luciani, P. (2025) · Small · doi:10.1002/smll.202409126 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Endometriosis-associated pain and adhesions — new pathogenetic aspects and therapeutic approach

Yarmolinskaya, M. I., & Adamyan, L. V. (2023) · Russian Journal of Human Reproduction · doi:10.17116/repro20232902193 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Epidemiological characteristics of suspected adenomyosis in the Chinese physical examination population: a nested case-control study

Huang, Y., Su, X., Chen, K., Zhang, L., Xu, W., Pu, Y., Xu, F., Gong, R., Zhang, J., Nie, Y., et al. (2024) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074488 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Causal effects of genetically determined circulating metabolites on endometriosis: A Mendelian randomization study

Liu, L., Yin, J., Liu, Y., Li, B., Kang, S., & Du, N. (2024) · Medicine · doi:10.1097/md.0000000000040690 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Glypican3 and serglycin as potential biomarkers involved in the pathogenesis of ovarian endometriosis

Hassanein, H. H., WalyEldeen, A. A., Sayed, R. M. S., Taha, A., Ibrahim, S., & Hassan, H. (2025) · Tissue and Cell · doi:10.1016/j.tice.2025.102867 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

The quest for genetic sequence variants conferring risk of endometriosis

Guo, S. (2020) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-816561-4.00006-5 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Role of molecular signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of adenomyosis

Shalina, M. A., Yarmolinskaya, M. I., Netreba, E. A., & Beganova, A. K. (2021) · Journal of obstetrics and women s diseases · doi:10.17816/jowd57192 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Iron deposition in ovarian endometrioma evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging R2* non-invasively

Zhang, P., Song, Y., Su, M., Lin, Y., He, Y., Liu, X., Wu, N., Lin, Y., Wang, Z., Yuan, M., et al. (2025) · Reproductive BioMedicine Online · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2025.105024 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Feasibility study on QSM and R2* mapping for quantitative evaluation of iron deposition and ovarian function assessment in endometriotic ovarian cysts

Ding, D., Chang, L., Wang, X., Xu, Y., Yang, B., Pylypenko, D., Xu, T., Wang, J., Yu, D., & Wang, F. (2025) · La radiologia medica · doi:10.1007/s11547-025-02152-2 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

The role of insulin-like growth factor binding proteins in TGF-β1-induced fibroblast-myofibroblast transition during endometriosis fibrosis

Wang, X., He, J., Shen, S., Li, M., Yuan, S., Xu, W., Zhu, S., Ding, Y., & Wang, X. (2026) · Cellular Signalling · doi:10.1016/j.cellsig.2026.112362 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Unexpected high levels of iron and rubidium in the peritoneal fluid of endometriosis patients

López-Botella, A., Romero, A., Sánchez, R., Torró, J. L. T., Velasco, I., Acién, M., & Gómez‐Torres, M. J. (2025) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180270 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Tetramethylpyrazine Stalls Lesional Progression via Inducing Senescence in Mouse with Induced Deep Endometriosis

Luo, M., Cai, X., Liu, X., Yan, D., & Guo, S. (2022) · Medical Research Archives · doi:10.18103/mra.v10i11.3341 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

THE RISK FACTORS OF MENSTRUATION CYCLE AND LIFESTYLE TO THE PREVALENCE OF THE OVARY CYST IN GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT IN KONAWE

Saraswati, P. S. (2019) · INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IJHSRD) · doi:10.36566/ijhsrd/vol1.iss1/1

Response to Letter to the Editor from Liu et al: “Evidence in Support for the Progressive Nature of Ovarian Endometriomas”

Liu, X., Benagiano, G., Ding, D., & Guo, S. (2020) · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaa542

The roles and functions of macrophages in endometriosis

Jiao, X., Ji, M., Guo, S., & Wang, G. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-820661-4.00007-8

Endometriosis Research: From Bench to Bedside

Laganà, A. S., & La Rosa, V. L. (2022) · MDPI eBooks · doi:10.3390/books978-3-0365-2798-7

The Role of Platelets in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis and New Therapeutic Ideas

许, 万. (2022) · Advances in Clinical Medicine · doi:10.12677/acm.2022.124367

Clinical diagnosis model Construction of endometriosis based on clinical data*Preprint

Zhang, W., Jia, Q., Tang, H., Chen, Y., Shan, W., Zhu, G., & Chen, J. (2024) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3890783/v1

Additional file 1 of The presence of living endometrial cells in ovarian endometriotic cyst fluid may contribute to the recurrence of endometriosis after surgical excision of endometriomas

Xu, X., Chen, Y., Yu, Q. P., Wang, J., Xu, P., Zhu, L., Xu, Q., Zhang, J., Cui, S., Yu, K., et al. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20408677

Decoding Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Symptoms and Impacts

Emami, A. (2025) · Obstetrics and gynecology. · doi:10.5772/intechopen.1008252

Additional file 1 of Possible involvement of neuropeptide and neurotransmitter receptors in Adenomyosis

Xu, X., Cai, X., Liu, X., & 郭孙伟 (2021) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.14059997

Additional file 2 of The presence of living endometrial cells in ovarian endometriotic cyst fluid may contribute to the recurrence of endometriosis after surgical excision of endometriomas

Xu, X., Chen, Y., Yu, Q., Wang, J., Xu, P., Zhu, L., Xu, Q., Zhang, J., Cui, S., Yu, K., et al. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20408680

Additional file 3 of The presence of living endometrial cells in ovarian endometriotic cyst fluid may contribute to the recurrence of endometriosis after surgical excision of endometriomas

Xu, X., Chen, Y., Yu, Q., Wang, J., Xu, P., Zhu, L., Xu, Q., Zhang, J., Cui, S., Yu, K., et al. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.20408683

Is endometriosis a progressive disease?

Guo, S., Canis, M. J., & Vercellini, P. (2026) · Trends in Molecular Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.molmed.2026.02.011

EndoTwin-W: glycodelin-A and CA-125 as non-invasive biomarkers of endometrial receptivity derived from a multiscale computational digital twinPreprint

Goyal, R. (2026) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.64898/2026.05.27.728028

Nano-based innovations for reimagining endometriosis: Next-gen diagnostics and therapeutics toward targeted and transformative therapy- A comprehensive review

Paramshetti, S., Angolkar, M., Patil, D., Spandana, K. M. A., Osmani, R. A. M., Gangadharappa, H. V., Fatease, A. M. A., Alamri, A. H., Hani, U., & Trivedi, R. (2026) · Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jddst.2026.108752 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Original Article Dating Endometriotic Ovarian Cysts Based on the Content of Cyst Fluid and its Potential Clinical Implications

Guo, S.-W., Ding, D., Shen, M., & Liu, X. (2016)

Potential clinical implications of iron metabolism in ovarian endometriosis

Liu, M.-N., Chen, L., Xu, T., & Zhang, K. (2022) · Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology · doi:10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127017 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Chemical Assay of Iron in Ovarian Cysts: A New Diagnostic Method to Evaluate Endometriotic Cysts

Iizuka, M., Igarashi, M., Abe, Y., Ibuki, Y., Koyasu, Y., & Ikuma, K. (1998) · Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation · doi:10.1159/000009999 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Relationship between Cyst Fluid Concentrations of Iron and Severity of Dysmenorrhea in Patients with Ovarian Endometrioma

Imanaka, S., Maruyama, S., Kimura, M., Nagayasu, M., Kawahara, N., & Kobayashi, H. (2021) · Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation · doi:10.1159/000514972 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Effect of the cyst fluid concentration of iron on infertility in patients with ovarian endometrioma

Nagayasu, M., Imanaka, S., Kimura, M., Maruyama, S., Kawahara, N., & Kobayashi, H. (2020) · World Academy of Sciences Journal · doi:10.3892/wasj.2020.66 · Cited by 8 · see citing works