Gazvani MR
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· 6 papers in corpus
lab-animal
2001
OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) on in vitro proliferation of endometrial cells and their production of the cytokine interleukin-8 (IL-8). DESIGN: In vitro study. SETTING: Obstetrics…
2001
We investigated peritoneal fluid levels of the cytokines, interleukin-8 (IL-8), IL-12, IL-11 and IL-14 in women with and without endometriosis to identify any possible role for these molecules in the pathophysiology of the disease. In addit…
observational
2001
BACKGROUND: Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a cytokine with both stimulatory and inhibitory effects on the inflammatory system such as macrophage inhibition and T-cell activation. It is known to regulate several monocyte functions, including inhibi…
rct
2000
OBJECTIVE: To identify the effects of long-term GnRH agonist use (6-24 months), with and without add-back therapy, and spontaneous reversibility of bone mass density (BMD) up to 6 years after treatment. DESIGN: A prospective, randomized, l…
observational
2000
OBJECTIVE: To determine the peritoneal fluid concentrations of interleukin-11 (IL-11) in women with endometriosis as compared with the control group. DESIGN: A prospective, controlled study. SETTING: The obstetrics and gynecology departme…
observational
1998
There is increasing evidence that immunological mechanisms play a role in the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of endometriosis. It was therefore of interest to study interleukin-8 (IL-8), a chemokine, in the peritoneal fluid and peripheral…