Elevated Serum CD95/FAS and HIF-1α Levels, but Not Tie-2 Levels, May Be Biomarkers in Patients With Severe Endometriosis: A Preliminary Report

Endometriosis, in accordance with its severity, increases serum CD95/FAS and HIF-1α levels, but not Tie-2 levels. These biomarkers may be useful for reproductive surgeons to improve the quality of counseling women about the presence and severity of endometriosis.