Cytokines and endometriosis.

Janina Markowska, M Kowalska, Marek Gogacz, Jane R. Lubin, Mary Ann Markowski, Janina Kamińska
In: PubMed · 2004 · vol. 31(4) , pp. 269–70 · W2396725780
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This study analyzed preoperative serum cytokine levels in women with endometriosis and found significantly elevated IL-6 and b-FGF, with a trend for higher IL-8.

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Abnormal expression of cytokines is considered to be involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis.In 63 women with various stages of endometriosis preoperative levels of cytokines, including IL-6, IL-8, BVEGF, b-FGF, of TNF RI and TNF RII were analysed employing ELISA tests (R&D kits).In the sera of endometriosis patients significantly augmented levels of IL-6 and of b-FGF were detected as well as a trend for elevated IL-8 levels.Elevated serum levels of cytokines may show poor correspondence to the localized pathological process. Endometriosis would find a stricter reflection in cytokine levels in fluids or tissues of the pelvis minor.

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