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Abstract
Introduction:
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder affecting about ten to fifteen percent of women in the reproductive age and up to 50% of infertile patients are affected by endometriosis. The disease is characterized by the ectopic location of endometrial cells in tissues other than the uterine cavity its main symptoms are chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and infertility
MMPs form a multigenic family of proteolytic enzymes that depend on zinc for activation
Aim of the work:
The aim of the present study is to evaluate MMP-9 forms in the ectopic and eutopic endometrial tissue of women with endometriosis
Conclusion:
We conclude that Matrix Metalloproteinase-9(MMPs-9) is increased in the cases of endometriosis that prove that mmp9 is a good marker for endometriosis