Increased Expression of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 in Ovarian Endometrioma and Its Possible Role in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis

Increased Expression of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 in Ovarian Endometrioma and Its Possible Role in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis

Although endometriosis is a benign disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissues outside the uterus, ectopic endometrial cells can exhibit malignant biological behaviors. Retinol-binding protein4 (RBP4) is a novel adipocyte-derived cytokine, which has important roles in regulating ins...

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Main Authors: Jae Chul Lee, Sung Hoon Kim, Young Sang Oh, Ju Hee Kim, Sa Ra Lee, Hee Dong Chae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
adipokine
endometriosis
ovarian endometrioma
retinol-binding protein 4
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/11/5827

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