Marked elevation of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in the peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis
This study investigated macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) levels in peritoneal fluid from women with and without endometriosis, finding significantly higher MIF concentrations in women diagnosed with endometriosis.
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