Ovarian Pathologies: Insights into Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategy
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ovarian physiology; primary ovarian insufficiency; ovarian cancer; mitochondrial metabolism; endocrine disruptors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ovaries are the female gonads that play a fundamental role in reproduction and hormone production. In short, they are responsible for (1) follicular development, (2) ovulation of stable oocytes, and (3) luteinization to maintain viable offspring during pregnancy.
Ovarian dysfunction underlies many infertility disorders. There are several ovarian pathologies, some of genetic origin and others resulting from genetic susceptibility and environmental interactions. Ovarian pathologies include primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), Turner syndrome, fragile X syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, ovarian torsion, hyperthecosis, luteomas, and ovarian cancer.
We are pleased to invite you to discuss conditions that involve major changes within the ovary and the influence of various factors in the pathogenesis of ovarian disease.
This Special Issue focuses on the molecular pathophysiology of ovarian disease and dysfunction and the gaps in our knowledge that need to be addressed in future studies. We welcome original papers and reviews on this timely subject.
Prof. Dr. Anna Ptak
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- subfertility and infertility
- hormonal dysfunction
- diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
- ovarian cysts
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)
- ovarian cancer
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