Higher expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor VEGFR-2 (Flk-1) and metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in a rat model of peritoneal endometriosis is similar to cancer diseases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endometriosis is a common disease characterized by the presence of a functional endometrium outside the uterine cavity, causing pelvic pain, dysmenorrheal, and infertility. This disease has been associated to development of different...

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Main Authors: Nasciutti Luiz E, Palmero Celia Y, Berardo Plínio T, Machado Daniel E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/29/1/4

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