A total of 260 unfertilized human oocytes obtained in our IVF program were studied cytogenetically, by a gradual fixation-air drying method proposed by Mikamo and Kamiguchi (1983). The oocytes were obtained from 72 cycles of 52 patients (me…
PROBLEM: Our aim was to investigate endometrial antigens involved in the autoimmunity of endometriosis. METHOD: We detected endometrial antigens against which autoantibodies directed with Western blotting. RESULTS: Thirteen (72.2%), 14 (77.…
OBJECTIVE: To assess the expression of Cu,Zn-SOD and Mn-SOD in peritoneal fluid and ectopic endometrium from women with adenomyosis. STUDY DESIGN: The levels of Cu,Zn-SOD and Mn-SOD were measured in peritoneal fluid from infertile women wh…
ObjectiveTo clarify the pathogenesis of endometriosis on the basis of analysis of primary lesion sites, age at onset, rate of progression, and response to drug treatment.Study designThe clinical records of 690 women with laparoscopically co…
A novel tumor-associated protein (TAP), that was originally detected immunologically through the use of a monospecific antiserum against a placental antigen, was quantified by means of the rocket technique of Laurell. Four hundred and fifty…