Tlr4 t399i polymorphism and endometriosis in a cohort of italian women
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Marchionni Enrica, Porpora Maria Grazia, Megiorni Francesca, Piacenti Ilaria, Giovannetti Agnese, Marchese Cinzia, Benedetti Panici Pierluigi, Pizzuti Antonio
ISSN: 2075-4418
Endometriosis is a widespread multifactorial disease in which environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors contribute to the phenotype. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes implicated in pivotal molecular mechanisms have been investigated as susceptible risk factors in distinct populations. Among these, Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) represents a good candidate due to its role in the immune/inflammatory response and endometriosis pathogenesis.