| Testa |
| Angiogenesis and growth factors and their receptors |
| VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) protein or mRNA |
| Cell adhesion molecules and other matrix‐related proteins |
| TIMP‐1 (tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases‐1) protein or mRNA |
| Hormonal markers |
| CYP19 (aromatase cytochrome P450) |
| Notes:a Limited diagnostic value was assigned when there were at least three studies demonstrating low diagnostic estimates that do not meet or approach the criteria for either replacement or triage test, or demonstrating no differential expression in endometriosis. We advise against further evaluation of these biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis. |
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