Role of the processes of angiogenesis, proteolysis, iron transport and changes of morpho- functional status of immunocompetent cells in the pathogenesis of infiltrative endometriosis

The paper reports of the activation of the callikrein - kinine system, increased levels of vascular-endothelial growth factor, disturbances in the system of transport and exchange of iron and specific changes of morpho-functional status of immune- competent cells in peritoneal fluid in cases of infiltrative endometriosis, possibly responsible for aggressive course of this severe form of the disease and resistance to treatment.