Increased expression of c-fos protein associated with increased matrix metalloproteinase-9 protein expression in the endometrium of endometriotic patients

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This study found that c-fos protein expression is increased in the endometrium of women with endometriosis, and this increase correlates with elevated matrix metalloproteinase-9 protein expression.

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Endometriosis Endometrium Estradiol Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Ovarian Diseases Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-fos Adult Endometriosis Endometrium Estradiol Female Humans Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Menstrual Cycle Menstrual Cycle Middle Aged Ovarian Diseases Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-fos Up-Regulation

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