Statistical analyses for peritoneal NKG2D ligands (MICA, MICB and ULBP-2) ratio levels in women with endometriosis and controls.

Iñaki González-Foruria (702865), Pietro Santulli (443960), Sandrine Chouzenoux (702866), Francisco Carmona (702867), Frédéric Batteux (261690), Charles Chapron (443963)
2015 · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0119961.t002 · W6941561150
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This study analyzed peritoneal NKG2D ligand ratio levels in women with endometriosis and controls using the Mann-Whitney U Test, presenting results as median values with ranges.

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The study analyzed peritoneal fluid levels of soluble NKG2D ligands, specifically MICA, MICB, and ULBP-2, in women diagnosed with endometriosis compared to control subjects. Researchers found that these soluble ligands are released during the course of endometriosis and that their concentrations correlate positively with the severity of the disease. The paper provides statistical data supporting the role of these immune markers in the pathophysiology of the condition. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically examining peritoneal NKG2D ligand ratios as indicators of disease severity.

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Analyses were performed both including samples with undetectable levels of NLG2D ligands (i.e. below lower limit of detection of the assay) and without these samples.Results are expressed as median (range)Values are expressed in pg/mgu. Statistical analysis was performed with the Mann-Whitney U Test.Statistical analyses for peritoneal NKG2D ligands (MICA, MICB and ULBP-2) ratio levels in women with endometriosis and controls.
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Soluble Ligands for the NKG2D Receptor Are Released during Endometriosis and Correlate with Disease Severity Table 2 Statistical analyses for peritoneal NKG2D ligands (MICA, MICB and ULBP-2) ratio levels in women with endometriosis and controls. Skip to main content Advertisement Browse Subject Areas ? Click through the PLOS taxonomy to find articles in your field. For more information about PLOS Subject Areas, click here. Statistical analyses for peritoneal NKG2D ligands (MICA, MICB and ULBP-2) ratio levels in women with endometriosis and controls.

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