[Evaluation of autoantibodies against oocyte theca cells in peritoneal effusion and serum of women with endometriosis].

Maria Szczepańska, M Szczepańska, Jana Skrzypczak, J Skrzypczak, Maciej Kurpisz, M Kurpisz
Ginekologia polska · 1997 · vol. 68(12) , pp. 588–95 · PMID:9686467 · W2432639615
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This study found three-fold higher median levels of anti-oocyte theca cell antibodies in peritoneal fluid of infertile women with minimal endometriosis compared to fertile women, with no differences observed in serum.

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Abstract

The aim of the study was evaluation of presence of the antibodies against theca of the oocyte in peritoneal effusion and in serum in fertile and infertile women with minimal endometriosis in luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Antibodies were measured by means of ELISA method. Median of the antibodies against theca was three-fold higher in peritoneal effusion in infertile women. No differences were stated in serum.

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endometriosis

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Ascitic Fluid Autoantibodies Endometriosis Oocytes Theca Cells Ascitic Fluid Autoantibodies Endometriosis Endometriosis Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Luteal Phase Oocytes Reference Values Theca Cells

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