How can macroscopically normal peritoneum contribute to the pathogenesis of endometriosis?

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This paper investigates the role of macroscopically normal peritoneum in the development and progression of endometriosis.

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This study indicates that the immunobiology of macroscopically normal peritoneum is relevant to understand the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Peritoneal interleukin 6, interleukin 12, and ferritin were differentially expressed in women with and without endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Gene Expression Profiling Peritoneum Peritoneum Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Ferritins Ferritins Gene Expression Gene Expression Humans Interleukin-12 Interleukin-12 Interleukin-6 Interleukin-6 Menstrual Cycle Menstrual Cycle Peritoneum

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