Matrix metalloproteinases 3 polymorphism increases the risk of developing advanced endometriosis and infertility: A case-control study

• Main Authors: Jéssica V Cardoso (Author), Daniel E Machado (Author), Mayara C da Silva (Author), Plínio T Berardo (Author), Renato Ferrari (Author), Maurício S Abrão (Author), Jamila A Perini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Endometriosis has a complex and multifactorial pathology, and it is considered one of the main causes of infertility nowadays. The angiogenic process, which involves remodeling of extracellular matrix, is crucial for the development of this disease, mainly by the action of the matrix meta...