Hsieh Yao-Yuan, Chang Chi-Chen, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Lin Cheng-Chieh, Tsai Chang-Hai
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Fertil Steril. 2005 Mar;83(3):796-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.08.032.
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a regulator of angiogenesis and mediator of sex steroid-induced cell growth and differentiation. We observed that EGFR gene 2073*T-related genotypes and allele are associated with higher susceptibilities to endometriosis and leiomyoma.
表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)是血管生成的调节因子,也是性类固醇诱导的细胞生长和分化的介质。我们观察到,EGFR基因2073*T相关的基因型和等位基因与子宫内膜异位症和平滑肌瘤的易感性增加有关。