Unique Characteristics of Adenomyosis Lesion-Derived Assembloids (IMAGE)
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Adenomyosis, marked by ectopic endometrial tissue, lacks effective models. Xu et al. develop an assembloid model replicating hormone responses and adenomyosis features. Single-cell analysis and further experiments revealed epithelial-stromal heterogeneity, disrupted BMP, enhanced WNT signaling, and increased immune and angiogenic activity. The model advances understanding of adenomyosis and therapeutic exploration.
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Dr. Yiliang Xu from Tongji University.
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