title: Mannose-binding lectin levels in endometriosis.
abstract: The serum concentrations of mannose-binding lectin in patients with or without endometriosis do not differ. Mannose-binding lectin could be involved in the modulation of inflammatory responses, but it does not seem to take part in endometriosis pathogenesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey. doctorkemal@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Kemal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ozerkan
authors.forename: Barbaros
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Oral
authors.forename: Gürkan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Uncu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D037601:Mannose-Binding Lectin / Q000097:blood*; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D037601:Mannose-Binding Lectin