Proteins exert their roles in life activities via post-translational modifications(PTMs),which include phosphorylation,acetylation,ubiquitination,glycosylation,and methylation.These modifications can change the functions of proteins and play key roles in a variety of diseases.Endometriosis is a common disease in women of childbearing age,although its molecular mechanisms remain unclear.Recent studies have shown that PTMs may be involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis.Here we review the roles of PTMs in the occurrence and development of endometriosis and the potential medical treatments.
Keywords: endometriosis; pathogenesis; post-translational modifications.