Reduced trypsin-binding capacity of α2-macroglobulin in the peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis: possible relevance to alterations in macrophase function

Maureane Hoffman, M Hoffman, A F Haney, Arthur F. Haney, J. Brice Weinberg, J B Weinberg
Fertility and Sterility · 1988 · vol. 50(1) , pp. 39–47 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)60006-7 · PMID:2454848 · W2409961366
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This study investigated the trypsin-binding capacity of α2-macroglobulin in peritoneal fluid from women with endometriosis and found it to be reduced, suggesting a potential link to altered macrophage function.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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alpha-Macroglobulins Ascitic Fluid Endometriosis Trypsin alpha-Macroglobulins Ascitic Fluid Electrophoresis Endometriosis Endopeptidases Endopeptidases Female Humans Macrophages Macrophages Trypsin

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