Comparison of LPS-stimulated release of cytokines in punch versus transwell tissue culture systems of human gestational membranes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cytokine signaling within the amnionic, chorionic and decidual extraplacental gestational membranes plays an important role in membrane rupture and the timing of birth. The predominant in vitro explant culture system for evaluating c...

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Main Authors: Miller Mark F, Loch-Caruso Rita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/121