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Stromal cells from endometriotic lesions and endometrium from women with endometriosis have reduced decidualization capacity.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Mar 2006
Klemmt Petra A B, Carver Janet G, Kennedy Stephen H, Koninckx Philippe R, Mardon Helen J
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the phenotype, proliferative, and differentiation capacities in vitro of stromal cells derived from peritoneal, ovarian, and deeply infiltrating endometriosis. DESIGN: Experimental study using phase contrast microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and functional bioassays. SETTING: University-based laboratory. PATIENT(S): Women with and without endometriosis undergoing surgery for benign...
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