Matrix metalloproteinase-9 activity in the plasma of patients after surgical resection of endometriomas

Maher Ali Abdallah; Steveq Kang; Steven T Nakajima; Cicek Gercel-Taylor

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.11.043

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 activity in the plasma of patients after surgical resection of endometriomas

Fertil Steril. 2006 Jun;85(6):1847-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.11.043. Epub 2006 May 3.

Authors

Maher Ali Abdallah¹, Steveq Kang, Steven T Nakajima, Cicek Gercel-Taylor

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. maherabdallah@aol.com

PMID: 16674956
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.11.043

Abstract

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may have a role in the pathogenesis of endometrioma. The level of MMP was lower compared to the level taken after resection of endometrioma.

Publication types

Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

Endometriosis / blood*
Endometriosis / surgery*
Enzyme Activation
Female
Humans
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 / blood*
Pilot Projects
Postoperative Period

Substances

Matrix Metalloproteinase 9