*2.3. Data Processing*

After the screening, two independent researchers performed the data extraction by filling out a clinical form in a previously established spreadsheet. Finally, the findings were analyzed and the written data descriptively synthesized.

#### **3. Results and Discussions 3. Results and Discussions**

In the initial search, 336 articles were identified, 90 of which were duplicates, resulting in 246 articles. The studies were screened by reading the title and abstract, with 19 articles selected and one excluded since the full-length text was only available in the Mandarin language (Figure 1). The distribution of the captured articles and the related terms are shown in Table 1. No research was found addressing the terms "protectin", "galectin" or "melanocortin" associated with "endometriosis". The included studies and their main findings are shown in Table 2. In the initial search, 336 articles were identified, 90 of which were duplicates, resulting in 246 articles. The studies were screened by reading the title and abstract, with 19 articles selected and one excluded since the full-length text was only available in the Mandarin language (Figure 1). The distribution of the captured articles and the related terms are shown in Table 1. No research was found addressing the terms "protectin", "galectin" or "melanocortin" associated with "endometriosis". The included studies and their main findings are shown in Table 2.

**Figure 1. Figure 1.**Flowchart of article selection. Flowchart of article selection. SSão José-SC—Brazil, 2021. ão José-SC—Brazil, 2021.


**Table 1.** Articles captured in the database and grouped according to the main observed mediators. São José, SC—Brazil, 2021.

PRM: pro-resolving mediators; ANXA1: Annexin A1; FPR: formyl peptide receptors.

**Table 2.** Categorization of articles selected by the main authors, journal, design and study target. São José-SC—Brazil, 2021.

