Potential involvement of the immune system in the development of endometriosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>This article presents an overview of immunological factors and their role in the development of endometriosis, with emphasis on inflammatory cytokines, growth and adhesion factors. Although retrograde menstruation is a common phenomenon among women of reproductiv...

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Main Authors: Mwenda Jason M, Debrock Sophie, Kyama Cleophas M, D'Hooghe Thomas M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-12-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/1/1/123