Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Beijing, China.
Sci Prog. 2024 Apr-Jun;107(2):368504241257126. doi: 10.1177/00368504241257126.
Pericytes (PCs) are versatile cells integral to the microcirculation wall, exhibiting specific stem cell traits. They are essential in modulating blood flow, ensuring vascular permeability, maintaining homeostasis, and aiding tissue repair process. Given their involvement in numerous disease-related pathological and physiological processes, the regulation of PCs has emerged as a focal point of research. Adenomyosis is characterized by the presence of active endometrial glands and stroma encased by an enlarged and proliferative myometrial layer, further accompanied by fibrosis and new blood vessel formation. This distinct pathological condition might be intricately linked with PCs. This article comprehensively reviews the markers associated with PCs, their contributions to angiogenesis, blood flow modulation, and fibrotic processes. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive overview of the current research on adenomyosis pathophysiology, emphasizing the potential correlation and future implications regarding PCs and the development of adenomyosis.
周细胞(PCs)是广泛存在于微循环壁中的多功能细胞,具有特定的干细胞特征。它们在调节血流、确保血管通透性、维持内稳态和辅助组织修复过程中发挥着重要作用。鉴于它们参与了许多与疾病相关的病理和生理过程,PCs 的调节已成为研究的焦点。子宫腺肌病的特征是存在活跃的子宫内膜腺体和基质,被扩大和增殖的子宫肌层包裹,进一步伴有纤维化和新血管形成。这种独特的病理状况可能与 PCs 密切相关。本文全面综述了与 PCs 相关的标志物、它们在血管生成、血流调节和纤维化过程中的作用。此外,还全面概述了当前对子宫腺肌病病理生理学的研究,强调了 PCs 与子宫腺肌病发展之间的潜在相关性和未来意义。
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