Interleukin-6 and soluble interleukin-6 receptor in peritoneal fluid and serum of patients with endometriosis
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This study found elevated concentrations of IL-6 and soluble IL-6 receptor in the peritoneal fluid and serum of endometriosis patients compared to those with benign gynecologic conditions.
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OBJECTIVE: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and soluble Interleukin-6-receptor (sIL-6R) concentrations were investigated in patients with endometriosis and other benign gynecologic diseases.
METHODS: During laparoscopy or laparotomy peritoneal fluid and serum were collected from 29 patients with endometriosis, 31 patients with benign ovarian masses and 4 patients with chronic inflammation or adhesions. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentrations were determined by Elisa-technique.
RESULTS: Patients with endometriosis stage IV revealed slightly higher IL-6 concentrations in peritoneal fluid when compared to patients with stage I to II disease and ovarian masses/ chronic inflammation. IL-6 serum concentrations were higher in case of stage I and II when compared to stage III and IV and ovarian masses/chronic inflammation. Patients with endometriosis revealed significantly higher sIL-6 receptor concentrations in peritoneal fluid and serum as compared to patients with ovarian cysts and chronic inflammation.
CONCLUSION: IL-6 and soluble IL-6 receptor may be considered to be involved in endometriosis. However, the patho-physiologic mechanism must be the subject of further investigation.
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