| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3941414 | Fertility and Sterility | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) expression is higher in leiomyomas compared with paired normal myometrium. The expression of COMT in leiomyoma cells is hormonally regulated—estrogen down-regulates, whereas P and dexamethasone up-regulate, COMT expression.
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Authors
Salama A. Salama, Shu-Leong Ho, Hui-Qun Wang, Jukka Tenhunen, Carola Tilgmann, Ayman Al-Hendy,