Methodological concerns regarding levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in serum of patients with endometriosis

Simone Ferrero, David John Gillott, Paola Anserini, Valentino Remorgida, Børge Teisner, Jurgis Gediminas Grudzinskas
Human Reproduction · 2003 · vol. 19(1) , pp. 220–221 · doi:10.1093/humrep/deh033 · PMID:14688193 · W2101915766
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This paper discusses concerns regarding the measurement of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in patient serum, noting that psychological stress in humans is linked to endocrine dysregulation affecting glucose disposal.

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In humans, psychological stress is related to endocrine dysregulation with modications of glucose disposal (Seematter et al., 2002).

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Research Design Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Endometriosis Female Humans Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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