By Nasuhi Engin AydinCould brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) be a potential marker of endometriosis ?
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Medical student Kyana Jafarabady and academicians from several medical centers in Iran have published their database research on Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in endometriosis patients in a recent issue of BMC Women’s Health. BDNF is a neurotrophin that plays an important…
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Association between endometriosis and autoimmune disorders is not clear yet
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
Endometriosis is a common disorder that may affect up to 10% of women of reproductive age. The causes of endometriosis are largely unknown but abnormalities in immunity have been suggested to explain the origin of ectopic endometrial tissues. Evaluation of…
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