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Title: Potential molecular targets for intervention in pelvic organ prolapse

Journal Article · · Frontiers in Medicine
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a concerning gynecological benign illness in middle-aged and senior women. Its etiology is complex, the incidence rate is high, symptoms are clinically subjective, and its influence tends to be polarized. At present, for those who need medical treatment, whether surgical or non-surgical, complications cannot be ignored, and treatment effect needs to be optimized. However, there is a lack of accurate molecular biological interventions for the prevention, diagnosis, progression delay, and treatment of POP. Here, we reviewed the current state of understanding of the molecular mechanisms and factors associated with POP etiology. These factors include cyclins, matrix metal peptidases/tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases, microRNAs, homeobox A11, transforming growth factor β1, insulin-like growth factor 1, fibulin 5, lysyl oxidase-like 1, oxidative stress, inflammatory response, estrogen, and other potential biomarkers associated with POP. In addition, relevant molecular targets that may be used to intervene in POP are summarized. The aim of this review was to provide more information to identify accurate potential biomarkers and/or molecular targets for the prevention, diagnosis, progression delay, and treatment of POP, with the goal of improving medical treatment for patients at-risk for POP or having POP. Continued research is needed to identify additional details of currently accepted molecular mechanisms and to identify additional mechanisms that contribute to POP.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Electricity (OE), Advanced Grid Research & Development. Power Systems Engineering Research
OSTI ID:
1998206
Journal Information:
Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Name: Frontiers in Medicine Vol. 10; ISSN 2296-858X
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SACopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Switzerland
Language:
English

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