Serum leucine‐rich α2‐glycoprotein as a possible marker for inflammatory status in endometriosis
Mio Kobayashi,
Orie Nakamura,
Yoshikazu Kitahara
et al.
Abstract:PurposeThis study aimed to investigate whether serum leucine‐rich α2‐glycoprotein (LRG) is a useful diagnostic biomarker for endometriosis, including the evaluation of treatment efficacy and exploration of LRG production in endometriotic lesions.MethodsForty‐three women with endometriomas were compared to 22 women with benign ovarian cysts and 30 women who underwent assisted reproduction as controls. Changes in serum LRG levels were assessed before and after surgery, and during dienogest treatment. LRG express… Show more
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