[Evaluation of autoantibodies against oocyte theca cells in peritoneal effusion and serum of women with endometriosis].
The aim of the study was evaluation of presence of the antibodies against theca of the oocyte in peritoneal effusion and in serum in fertile and infertile women with minimal endometriosis in luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Antibodies were measured by means of ELISA method. Median of the antibodies against theca was three-fold higher in peritoneal effusion in infertile women. No differences were stated in serum.
Kliniki Rozrodczości, Instytutu Ginekologii i Połoznictwa w Poznaniu.
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D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000276:immunology*; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000097:blood / Q000276:immunology*; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000276:immunology; D008183:Luteal Phase; D009865:Oocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D012016:Reference Values; D013799:Theca Cells / Q000276:immunology*
D001323:Autoantibodies