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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Plasma C3a-des-Arg levels in women with and without endometriosis
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 62, No. 3, Year 2009
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Problem: The lack of a reliable method for early non-invasive detection of endometriosis often results in delayed diagnosis. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that the plasma concentration of complement factor C3a (anaphylatoxin) can be used as a non-invasive test in the diagnosis of endometriosis. Method of study: The C3a concentration was analyzed using ELISA in 160 patients with (n = 109) or without (n = 51) endometriosis during menstruation (n = 49), follicular phase (n = 55), and luteal (n = 56) phase. Results: Plasma C3a concentration was comparable between patients with [102 (27-2213) ng/mL] and without [105 (32-2340) ng/mL] (P = 0.84) endometriosis, also when assessed separately during menstruation, follicular phase, and luteal phase. Conclusion: We found no difference in C3a levels between women with and without endometriosis and did not confirm our hypothesis that plasma C3a levels can be used as diagnostic test for endometriosis. © 2009 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
Authors & Co-Authors
Fassbender, Amelie
Belgium, Leuven
Ku Leuven– University Hospital Leuven
D'Hooghe, Thomas Maria
Belgium, Leuven
Ku Leuven– University Hospital Leuven
Mihályi, Attila M.
Belgium, Leuven
Ku Leuven– University Hospital Leuven
Kyama, Cleophas Mutinda
Belgium, Leuven
Ku Leuven– University Hospital Leuven
Simsa, Péter
Belgium, Leuven
Ku Leuven– University Hospital Leuven
Lessey, Bruce A.
United States, Greenville
University Medical Group
Statistics
Citations: 13
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1600-0897.2009.00728.x
ISSN:
16000897
Research Areas
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Participants Gender
Female