[HTML][HTML] Genetics of Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse: up to date

Y Li, Z Li, Y Li, X Gao, T Wang, Y Huang, M Wu - Biomolecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a benign disease characterized by the descent of pelvic
organs due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and fascial tissues. Primarily affecting elderly …

Fortifying the foundation: assessing the role of uterine ligament integrity in uterine prolapse and beyond

G Pecorella, R Sparic, A Morciano, I Babovic… - Archives of Gynecology …, 2024 - Springer
Background Pelvic floor stability is influenced by various biomechanical, anatomical, and
physiological factors. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving the treatment of …

[HTML][HTML] The mechanism of adipose mesenchymal stem cells to stabilize the immune microenvironment of pelvic floor injury by regulating pyroptosis and promoting …

X Wu, F Zhang, X Mao, F Xu, X Ding, X Sun, J Wang - Materials Today Bio, 2024 - Elsevier
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) has a high incidence rate among Chinese women. Repeated
mechanical stimulation is an important factor causing POP, but the injury mechanism has not …

Molecular mechanisms of pelvic organ prolapse influenced by Fbln5 via Fosl1/Mir-222/Meis1/Col3a1 axis

R Zhang, Y Li, J Zhang - Cellular Signalling, 2024 - Elsevier
This study delves into the role of FBLN5 in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and its molecular
mechanisms, focusing on the FOSL1/miR-222/MEIS1/COL3A1 axis. Gene relationships …

Investigation of murine vaginal creep response to altered mechanical loads

GL Clark-Patterson, JA McGuire… - Journal of …, 2021 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The vagina is a viscoelastic fibromuscular organ that provides support to the pelvic organs.
The viscoelastic properties of the vagina are understudied but may be critical for pelvic …

Functional outcome of the anterior vaginal wall in a pelvic surgery injury rat model after treatment with stem cell-derived progenitors of smooth muscle cells

Y Wang, Y Wen, K Kim, H Wu, J Zhang… - Stem Cell Research & …, 2024 - Springer
Background Stem-cell-derived therapy is a promising option for tissue regeneration. Human
iPSC-derived progenitors of smooth muscle cells (pSMCs) exhibit limited proliferation and …

The biomechanics of the vagina: a complete review of incomplete data

J Dubik, M Alperin, R De Vita - npj Women's Health, 2025 - nature.com
The biomechanical properties of the vagina are crucial to fulfilling physiological functions
such as menstruation, sexual intercourse, pregnancy, and childbirth. Alterations to these …

Collagen organization and structure in FBLN5-/-mice using label-free microscopy: implications for pelvic organ prolapse

CM Jennings, AC Markel, MJE Domingo… - Biomedical Optics …, 2024 - opg.optica.org
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a gynecological disorder described by the descent of
superior pelvic organs into or out of the vagina as a consequence of disrupted muscles and …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in vaginal bioengineering: Applications, techniques, and needs

LM Buchanan, MJE Domingo, SE White… - Current Research in …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The specific anatomy, physiology, and health needs of women have long been overlooked
and understudied, with the male body and biology centered as the 'baseline'in biomedical …

Biaxial Murine Vaginal Remodeling With Reproductive Aging

SE White, JX Kiley… - Journal of …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Higher reproductive age is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes, pre-
eclampsia, and severe vaginal tearing during delivery. Further, menopause is associated …