The role of iron metabolism and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of endometriosis
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Disrupted iron metabolism is implicated in causing oxidative stress within the peritoneal cavity, contributing to the pathogenesis of endometriosis.
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Despite many years of extensive investigations and increasing number of studies, the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains unclear Accumulated data suggests that disrupted iron metabolism may induce oxidative stress in the peritoneal cavity of endometriosis patients.
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