Modulation of human uterine smooth muscle cell collagen contractility by thrombin, Y-27632, TNF alpha and indomethacin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preterm labour occurs in approximately 10% of pregnancies and is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality. However, the pathways involved in regulating contractility in normal and preterm labour are not fully elucidated. Our a...

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Main Authors: Smith Terry J, Morrison John J, Fitzgibbon Joan, O'Brien Margaret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/2