Immunological Basis of the Endometriosis: The Complement System as a Potential Therapeutic Target

Immunological Basis of the Endometriosis: The Complement System as a Potential Therapeutic Target

Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic disease characterized by the presence and proliferation of functional endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Ovaries and pelvic peritoneum are the most common locations for endometrial ectopic tissue, followed by deep infiltrating EM sites. The cycl...

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Main Authors: Chiara Agostinis, Andrea Balduit, Alessandro Mangogna, Gabriella Zito, Federico Romano, Giuseppe Ricci, Uday Kishore, Roberta Bulla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
endometriosis
inflammation
innate immunity
complement system
immunotherapy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.599117/full

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