<it>MUC2 </it>polymorphisms are associated with endometriosis development and infertility: a case-control study

• Main Authors: Chang Cherry (Author), Chen Yi (Author), Lin Wu-Chou (Author), Chen Chih-Mei (Author), Chen Chih-Ping (Author), Lee Shan-Chih (Author), Sheu Jim (Author), Tsai Fuu-Jen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucins are highly glycosylated proteins protecting and lubricating epithelial surface of respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts. Members of the mucin protein family have been suggested to play an important role in deve...