Growth differentiation factor 9 concentration in the follicular fluid of infertile women with endometriosis.
This study evaluated the level of growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) in the follicular fluid of infertile women with endometriosis. The presence of GDF-9 in follicular fluid of preovulatory follicle was confirmed by Western blotting method in the band of 53 kDa, and GDF-9 concentration in women with severe endometriosis was lower than in those without.
Hendarto
Hendy
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia. hndhendy@yahoo.com
Prabowo
Prajitno
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Moeloek
Farid Anfasa
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Soetjipto
Soetjipto
S
D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D015571:Follicular Fluid / Q000378:metabolism*; D005498:Follicular Phase / Q000378:metabolism; D055429:Growth Differentiation Factor 9 / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000378:metabolism*; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000378:metabolism; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D055815:Young Adult
D055429:Growth Differentiation Factor 9