Endometriosis is an estrogen‐dependent, chronic, proinflammatory disease prevalent in
10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. Characterized by the growth of endometrium …

Post-surgical adhesions are common in almost all surgical areas and are associated with
significant rates of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs, especially when a …

The mesothelium is composed of an extensive monolayer of specialized cells (mesothelial
cells) that line the body's serous cavities and internal organs. Traditionally, this layer was …

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is associated with an important production of
inflammatory mediators. However, it is unknown whether there is a relationship between the …

The development of peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a successful therapy has and still depends
on experimental models to test and understand critical pieces of pathophysiology. To date …

Emerging evidence supports the notion that inflammation fosters the development of
common benign gynecologic disorders, including uterine leiomyoma, endometriosis, and …

Regulated recruitment and clearance of neutrophils (PMN) is the hallmark of competent host
defense and resolution of inflammation. We now report that IFN-γ controls PMN infiltration …

The mesothelium was traditionally thought to be a simple tissue with the sole function of
providing a slippery, nonadhesive, and protective surface to allow easy movement of organs …

Systemic inflammation, as evidenced by elevated inflammatory cytokines, is a feature of
advanced renal failure and predicts worse survival. Dialysate IL-6 concentrations associate …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an efficient renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage
renal disease. Even if it ensures an outcome equivalent to hemodialysis and a better quality …