Increased IL-25 levels in the peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis

Highlights • Significantly higher levels of IL-25 in the PF of women with endometriosis. • IL-25 levels did not correlate to age or stage of endometriosis. • Menstrual phase or hormonal status was not correlated to IL-25 levels. • IL-25 might hold a potential as a diagnostic tool for endometriosis....

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Published in:Journal of reproductive immunology 2016-04, Vol.114, p.6-9
Main Authors: Bungum, Helle Folge, Nygaard, Uffe, Vestergaard, Christian, Martensen, Pia M, Knudsen, Ulla Breth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Ascitic Fluid - immunology
Ascitic Fluid - metabolism
Case-Control Studies
Diagnostic tool
Endometriosis
Endometriosis - immunology
Endometriosis - metabolism
Female
Humans
IL-2
Inflammatory response
Interleukin-17 - immunology
Interleukin-17 - metabolism
Laparoscopy
Mast Cells - immunology
Mast Cells - metabolism
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Peritoneal fluid
Th2 Cells - immunology
Th2 Cells - metabolism
Type 1 allergy
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Summary:Highlights • Significantly higher levels of IL-25 in the PF of women with endometriosis. • IL-25 levels did not correlate to age or stage of endometriosis. • Menstrual phase or hormonal status was not correlated to IL-25 levels. • IL-25 might hold a potential as a diagnostic tool for endometriosis.
ISSN:0165-0378
1872-7603
DOI:10.1016/j.jri.2016.01.003