Reduction of estrogen production by interleukin-6 in a human granulosa tumor cell line may have implications for endometriosis-associated infertility

Imari Deura, Tasuku Harada, Fuminori Taniguchi, Tomio Iwabe, Masao Izawa, Naoki Terakawa
Fertility and Sterility · 2005 · vol. 83(4) , pp. 1086–1092 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.12.014 · PMID:15831279 · W2023861301
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Interleukin-6 reduced estrogen production in a human granulosa tumor cell line, suggesting a potential mechanism contributing to endometriosis-associated infertility.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Estradiol Infertility, Female Interleukin-6 Luteal Cells Antigens, CD Antigens, CD Aromatase Aromatase Cell Line, Tumor Cytokine Receptor gp130 Endometriosis Endometriosis Enzyme Activation Enzyme Activation Estradiol Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female

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