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The SPRI determination of cathepsin L and S in plasma and peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis.
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Załęcka J, Zielińska Z, Ołdak Ł, Sakowicz A, Mańka G, Kiecka M, Spaczyński R, Piekarski P, Banaszewska B, Jakimiuk A, Issat T, Młodawski J, Szubert M, Sieroszewski P, Raba G, Szczupak K, Kluz T, Kluza M, Pierzyński P, Ciebiera M, Wojtyła C, Lipa M, Warzecha D, Wielgoś M, Cendrowski K, Gorodkiewicz E, Laudański PAbstract
Endometriosis is a common disease with a complex pathomechanism and atypical symptoms, often leading to delayed diagnosis. Currently, the sole method for confirming the presence of the disease is through laparoscopy and histopathological examination of collected tissue. However, this invasive procedure carries potential risk and complications, necessitating the exploration of non-surgical diagnostic methods for endometriosis. This study aims to analyze peritoneal fluid and plasma samples for the expression of cathepsin L and cathepsin S to identify potential biomarkers for non-invasive diagnostic approaches to endometriosis.