Gogacz M
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· 12 papers in corpus
observational
2026
It is supposed that the primary or secondary dysfunction of macrophages may play an essential role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. It is postulated that macrophage-derived cytokines and signaling molecules, such as IL-1 (interleukin),…
review
2026
OBJECTIVES: Endometriosis presents a multitude of challenges for individuals. Current treatment of the disease is based on pharmacotherapy that aims to relieve pain, improves future fertility, potentially slows disease progression and lesse…
case-report
2011
BACKGROUND: To date, a limited number of endometriosis cases occurring before or around the time of menarche have been documented. CASE: An 11-year-old adolescent underwent an emergency operation for left ovarian endometrioma. Her menarche…
observational
2008
OBJECTIVES: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) plays a key role in the processes underlying the development of pelvic endometriosis. TNF-alpha acts on target cells via two receptors: TNFR1(p55) and TNFR2(p75). Depending on cell type an…
observational
2004
INTRODUCTION: Abnormal expression of cytokines is considered to be involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In 63 women with various stages of endometriosis preoperative levels of cytokines, including IL-6, IL-8…
observational
2004
OBJECTIVE: Changes in peritoneal fluid (PF) composition may affect fertilization as well as early embryonic development. Leptin, an adipocyte hormone, has been shown to act as a link between adipose tissue and the reproductive system. There…
observational
2001
Leptin may play a role in the regulation of menstrual cycle acting either directly on ovaries or at the level of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Peritoneal fluid is a biologically active environment that influences ovarian function but, on…
other
2001
Phagocytic activity of macrophages isolated from peritoneal fluid (PF) was estimated using flow cytometry. Study group consists of 28 patients with endometriosis and 19 patients with benign noninflammatory tumour of adnex(is) served as refe…
other
2001
Dendritic cells represent discrete leukocyte subpopulation of specialist or "professional" antigen-presenting cells (APC). They play a crucial role in the activation of naive T cells "in vivo" They have monocyte/macrophages origin. There ar…
observational
2001
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether impairment of the antioxidant systems of peritoneal fluid might be a factor responsible for infertility. STUDY DESIGN: Total antioxidant status was measured in peritoneal fluid obtained from 18 infertile wom…
observational
1999
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the concentration of malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant status in the peritoneal fluid (PF) of patients with unexplained infertility (UI) and infertile women with minimal and mild endometriosis. MATERIALS …
observational
1995
The presence of leukocyte subpopulations was demonstrated in peritoneal fluid and in endometrial tissue of women with (n = 16) and without (n = 20) endometriosis. Peritoneal fluid samples were also assayed for effects on lymphocyte prolifer…