Mannose-binding lectin levels in endometriosis.
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.
Ozerkan
Kemal
K
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey. doctorkemal@yahoo.com
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Barbaros
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Gürkan
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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*
D037601:Mannose-Binding Lectin