Evaluation of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in comparison with C-reactive protein as biochemical serum markers in women with endometriosis

Demethylation of a nonpromoter cytosine-phosphate-guanine island in the aromatase gene may cause the aberrant up-regulation in endometriotic tissues

“…We have demonstrated that measurement of serum levels of interleukin-8 might improve the diagnostic reliability of endometriosis (24). Recently, Lermann and co-workers (25) reported that very low C-reactive protein serum levels might serve as a marker for the absence of endometriosis.…”

A unifying biologic explanation for “high‐sensitivity” C‐reactive protein and “low‐grade” inflammation

“…Thus, for example, we have heard a physician say, "A protein called highsensitivity CRP predicts myocardial infarction." Studies have even been published comparing levels of CRP and hsCRP (7). As Casas et al have recently pointed out, "It is important to recognize that .…”

Serum interleukin-8, CA-125 levels, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratios and combined markers in the diagnosis of endometriosis

“…The diagnostic performance of hsCRP was recently found to be superior to classical CRP for women with moderate to severe endometriosis. However, CRP was not found to be useful for diagnosing the early stages of endometriosis (27,28).…”