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[Association of HLA-A, B antigens with susceptibility to advanced endometriosis in Koreans].
The Korean journal of laboratory medicine - 1 Apr 2008
Whang Dong Hee, Kim Sung Hoon, Park Myoung Hee, Choi Young Min
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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing diverse diseases, including infertility, pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and constipation. While there is a growing body of evidence that genetic and immunologic factors play important roles in the pathogenesis of the disease, HLA-A, B antigens have been reported to be associated with the risk of endometriosis in the...
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