Elevated levels of fibroblast growth factor-2 in serum from women with endometriosis

Bourlev V, Vladimir Bourlev, Anders Larsson, Larsson A, Matts Olovsson, Olovsson M
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2006 · vol. 194(3) , pp. 755–759 · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.08.064 · PMID:16522409 · W2105788721
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This study investigated fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) levels in serum from women with endometriosis and found they were elevated compared to controls.

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ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine whether serum and peritoneal fluid levels of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) differ between women with and without endometriosis and to examine the relationship between proliferative activity in the endometriotic lesions and the levels of FGF-2 in serum and peritoneal fluid.Study designBiopsy specimens of peritoneal endometriotic lesions (n = 25) were analyzed immunohistochemically regarding proliferative activity in stroma, glands, and blood vessels. The FGF-2 concentration was measured in peritoneal fluid and serum from 25 women with endometriosis and 14 healthy controls.ResultsPatients with endometriosis had higher serum concentrations of FGF-2 during both the proliferative and secretory menstrual phases than healthy women. Peritoneal fluid levels of FGF-2 differed significantly between women with high and low proliferative activity in their endometriotic lesions.ConclusionWomen with endometriosis have a higher serum level of FGF-2 than healthy controls.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Adult Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Biomarkers Biomarkers Cell Proliferation Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Humans

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