Hilkens, C
It involves a variety of complex pathophysiological processes, including energy metabolism disorders, free radical damage, inflammatory responses, apoptosis, and necrosis
Protects against enzymatic matrix degradation
A key hypothesis we are studying here is that in endometriosis, a pro-oxidant microenvironment in the local vicinity of the follicle created by an unbalanced redox state detrimentally impacts the quality of oocytes, sperm, and embryos, hampering their cellular function, jeopardizing their viability, and that this is a fundamental underlying cause of diminished fertility with endometriosis
If anyone here could give me some data on these issues, particularly with references to medical literature, I would greatly appreciate it