Could a defect in phagocytosis cause endometriosis?

Could a defect in phagocytosis cause endometriosis? By Yu Yu

The macrophages are important immune cells in the peritoneal cavity because they function to remove aberrant cells or tissues by the process of phagocytosis. In endometriosis, there is an increased number of peritoneal macrophages and heightened production of inflammation molecules…

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