Pathogenesis of endometriosis: natural immunity dysfunction or autoimmune disease?

Giuseppe Matarese, Giuseppe De Placido, Yorgos Nikas, Carlo Alviggi
Trends in molecular medicine · 2003 · vol. 9(5) , pp. 223–228 · doi:10.1016/s1471-4914(03)00051-0 · PMID:12763528 · W2031924019
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This review explores the debate surrounding endometriosis as either a result of innate immunity dysfunction or an autoimmune condition.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Autoimmune Diseases Endometriosis Animals Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Female Humans Killer Cells, Natural Killer Cells, Natural Macrophages Macrophages Peritoneum Peritoneum

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