From gut-reproductive microbiota to ferroptosis: a comprehensive insight into the molecular-pathogenicity of endometriosis - Summary - MDSpire

From gut-reproductive microbiota to ferroptosis: a comprehensive insight into the molecular-pathogenicity of endometriosis

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  • Xianhua Han

  • Xin lei Guo

  • Junyu Qiu

  • May 22, 2026

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Objective:

To systematically review the interactions between gut-reproductive microbiome imbalance and iron metabolism disorders, integrating multi-omics evidence to propose a new pathological mechanism framework for endometriosis (EMS).

Key Findings:
  • Imbalances in gut and reproductive microbiomes are key factors in the pathogenesis of EMS.
  • Microbial dysbiosis leads to reduced diversity and enrichment of inflammation-related microbiota, promoting an inflammatory microenvironment.
  • Gut microbes influence iron metabolism and can increase susceptibility to ferroptosis in EMS cells.
  • Ferroptosis is activated by local iron overload in EMS lesions, affecting both lesion cells and ovarian function.
Interpretation:

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Limitations:
  • Current research on the association between microbiome imbalance, iron metabolism, and ferroptosis in EMS is fragmented.
  • Most studies focus on either microbial community changes or ferroptosis mechanisms without a comprehensive overview.
Conclusion:

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