Expression of mannose-binding lectin in the peritoneal fluid of women with and without endometriosis
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This study investigated mannose-binding lectin expression in peritoneal fluid and found significantly higher levels in women with endometriosis compared to controls.
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Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) modulates inflammation and usually enhances clearance of apoptotic cells. We observed that the concentration and total amount of peritoneal fluid MBL does not differ in patients with and without endometriosis.
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