MicroRNA Activation of LOX-1 Mechanisms in Endometriosis
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2026-12-31
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs in women. With endometriosis, tissue that should be
found in the womb is found in sites outside of the womb. This disorder impairs the function
of the cells that line the body's blood vessels (endothelium). The endothelium helps to
control blood flow in healthy vessels. Women with this disorder have an increased risk for
high blood pressure and high cholesterol. They have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease,
too. With this study, we will learn how endometriosis impairs the lining of blood vessels and
increases the risk for disease.