An Ovum Capture Inhibitor (OCI) in Endometriosis Peritoneal Fluid

H. Suginami, Kohji Yano
In: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey · 1989 · vol. 44(8) , pp. 627 · doi:10.1097/00006254-198908000-00020 · W2017816419
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Endometriosis peritoneal fluid contains an ovum capture inhibitor (OCI) that impairs the uptake of oocytes by the fimbriae of the fallopian tube.

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Sigenobu, Ehime, Japan

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