Soluble adhesion molecules in serum and peritoneal fluid are associated with pelvic pain in endometriosis

Fadhil Ahsan, Budi Santoso, Nanda Yuli Rahmawati, Fidyah Nanda Alditia, Alfin Firasy Mufid, Ashon Sa’adi, Ashon Sa'adi, Sri Ratna Dwiningsih, Arif Tunjungseto, M Y Ardianta Widyanugraha
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2024 · vol. 169(1) , pp. 138–147 · doi:10.1002/ijgo.16004 · PMID:39513714 · W4404185669
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Serum sE-selectin, and serum and peritoneal sICAM-1 levels correlated with pelvic pain in women with endometriosis, suggesting a role in pain and diagnosis.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between soluble adhesion molecules (sE-cadherin, sE-selectin, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1) in serum and peritoneal fluid and pelvic pain in infertile women with endometriosis. METHODS: This observational study included 86 infertile women undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy, 43 of whom were diagnosed with endometriosis. Pain intensity was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Levels of soluble adhesion molecules in serum and peritoneal fluid were quantified using ELISA. Statistical analysis included the Mann-Whitney U test for group comparisons, Spearman's rank correlation for associations with VAS scores, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for diagnostic performance. RESULTS: Serum sE-selectin levels were significantly higher in women with pelvic pain (P = 0.022) and correlated with VAS scores (r = 0.271, P = 0.012). Peritoneal sE-selectin and sICAM-1 levels were elevated in women with pelvic pain (P = 0.044 and P = 0.029, respectively) and showed positive correlations with VAS scores (r = 0.246, P = 0.022 and r = 0.310, P = 0.004, respectively). Comparing endometriosis and control groups, peritoneal sE-selectin and sICAM-1 levels were significantly higher in endometriosis cases with pelvic pain (P = 0.003 and P < 0.001, respectively). ROC analysis revealed the potential diagnostic value of serum sE-selectin (AUC = 0.698, P = 0.002), serum sICAM-1 (AUC = 0.721, P < 0.001), and serum sVCAM-1 (AUC = 0.750, P < 0.001) in distinguishing endometriosis from non-endometriosis cases. CONCLUSION: Elevated levels of sE-selectin and sICAM-1 in serum and peritoneal fluid are associated with pelvic pain in women with endometriosis, suggesting their role in pain pathogenesis and potential as biomarkers for pain severity and disease diagnosis. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and validate these findings in larger cohorts.

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mesh:D004715mesh:D017699endometriosis

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Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Ascitic Fluid Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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