Interplay between Misplaced Müllerian-Derived Stem Cells and Peritoneal Immune Dysregulation in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis

Antonio Simone Laganà, Emanuele Sturlese, Giovanni Retto, Vincenza Sofo, Onofrio Triolo, Antonio Simone Laganà, Emanuele Sturlese, Giovanni Retto, Vincenza Sofo, Onofrio Triolo

Abstract

In the genetic regulation of Müllerian structures development, a key role is played by Hoxa and Wnt clusters, because they lead the transcription of different genes according to the different phases of the organogenesis, addressing correctly cell-to-cell interactions, allowing, finally, the physiologic morphogenesis. Accumulating evidence is suggesting that dysregulation of Wnt and/or Hox genes may affect cell migration during organogenesis and differentiation of Müllerian structures of the female reproductive tract, with possible dislocation and dissemination of primordial endometrial stem cells in ectopic regions, which have high plasticity to differentiation. We hypothesize that during postpubertal age, under the influence of different stimuli, these misplaced and quiescent ectopic endometrial cells could acquire new phenotype, biological functions, and immunogenicity. So, these kinds of cells may differentiate, specializing in epithelium, glands, and stroma to form a functional ectopic endometrial tissue. This may provoke a breakdown in the peritoneal cavity homeostasis, with the consequent processes of immune alteration, documented by peripheral mononuclear cells recruitment and secretion of inflammatory cytokines in early phases and of angiogenic and fibrogenic cytokines in the late stages of the disease.

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Hoxa and Wnt interplay mechanism. Hox—homeobox protein: this gene is part of the A cluster on chromosome 7 and encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor that may regulate gene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation. More specifically, it may function in fertility, embryo viability, and regulation of hematopoietic lineage commitment. Wnt—wingless-type: this gene is involved in the development of the anterior-posterior axis in the female reproductive tract and also plays a critical role in uterine smooth muscle pattering and maintenance of adult uterine function. BMP—bone morphogenetic protein: the protein encoded by this gene is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein family which is part of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. The superfamily includes large families of growth and differentiation factors. Please refer to chapters 5 (Role of Hoxa genes), 6 (Role of Wnt genes), and 7 (Hoxa and Wnt dynamic interplay) for extensive explanation.

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