Expression and significance of MMP-2 and VEGF in endometriosis
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Abstract
Objective To investigate the role of matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP 2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the pathogenesis of endometriosis (EMs). Methods A total of 70 specimens of endometriosis and 30 specimens of the normal controls were evaluated by immunohistologically techique with polyclonal antibody against MMP 2 and VEGF. Results The expression levels of MMP 2 in endometriotic tissues was higher than that in the normal endometrium( P <0.01).Expression of VEGF in ectopic endo...
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