Wilms' tumor gene 1 (WT1) overexpression in neurons in deep endometriosis: a pilot study
An Coosemans1, Philippe Moerman, Ignace Vergote
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Experimental Laboratory of Gynaecology, UZ Gasthuisberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Fertility and Sterility
|August 30, 2008
Abstract:
Innervation of deep endometriosis has recently been linked to its severe pain symptoms. We demonstrated for the first time that the Wilms' tumor gene 1 is overexpressed in part of these nerves.
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