<it>MUC4 </it>gene polymorphisms associate with endometriosis development and endometriosis-related infertility

<it>MUC4 </it>gene polymorphisms associate with endometriosis development and endometriosis-related infertility

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucin 4 (<it>MUC4</it>) plays an important role in protecting and lubricating the epithelial surface of reproductive tracts, but its role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis is largely unknown.</p> <p>Methods...

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Main Authors: Lai Chih-Ho, Chen Chih-Ping, Lin Chia-Ying, Chen Chih-Mei, Chang Hui-Wen, Chang Cherry, Lin Wei-Yong, Liu Hsing-Ping, Sheu Jim, Tsai Fuu-Jen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/9/19

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