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Increased concentrations of cathepsin D in peritoneal fluid from women with endometriosis.

Authors :
Suzumori, Nobuhiro
Source :
Molecular Human Reproduction; May2001, Vol. 7 Issue 5, p459, 4p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Assesses variations in proteolytic enzyme cathepsin D levels in peritoneal fluid and serum from women with endometriosis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Implications for the therapeutic efficacy of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists; Stage distribution of endometriosis patients during surgery; Correlation of cathepsin D levels with tumor invasiveness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13609947
Volume :
7
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Molecular Human Reproduction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4472210
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/molehr/7.5.459