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BackgroundHuman endometrium harbors stem/progenitor cells (SPCs) that may contribute to the establishment of endometriosis when seeded outside the uterus. Oct-4, C-kit and Musashi-1 are some of the many proteins used to characterize SPCs, b…

Endometriosis is a benign chronic disease characterized by the presence of tissue resembling the endometrium outside the uterine cavity.The etiology of endometriosis appears to be polygenic and multifactorial, but the exact pathogenic mecha…

Endometriosis is a chronic benign disease characterized by the presence of abnormally located tissue resembling the endometrium with glands and stroma. This disease has a high degree of morbidity due to chronic pelvic pain and infertility. …