By Dr. Youngran ParkFibrogenesis in endometriosis: The role of neuropeptides
By Dr. Youngran Park
Endometriosis is a debilitating gynaecologic disease affecting 6–10% of women of reproductive age. Endometriotic lesions are known to be hyperinnervated due to neurogenesis resulting from neutrophins secreted by endometriotic lesions and possibly platelets. These neutrophins seem to preferentially favor the…
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