Suppressive regulatory T cells and latent transforming growth factor-β-expressing macrophages are altered in the peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis
Abstract Background Endometriosis is a known cause of infertility. Differences in immune tolerance caused by regulatory T cells (Tregs) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) are thought to be involved in the pathology of endometriosis. Evidence has indicated that Tregs can be separated into three...
Main Authors: | Tetsuro Hanada, Shunichiro Tsuji, Misako Nakayama, Shiro Wakinoue, Kyoko Kasahara, Fuminori Kimura, Takahide Mori, Kazumasa Ogasawara, Takashi Murakami |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12958-018-0325-2 |
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