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Relaxin regulates hyaluronan synthesis and aquaporins in the cervix of late pregnant mice.
Endocrinology - 1 Dec 2012
Soh Yu May, Tiwari Anjana, Mahendroo Mala, Conrad Kirk P, Parry Laura J
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Cervical ripening is associated with loss of structural integrity and tensile strength, thus enabling the cervix to dilate at term. It is characterized by changes in glycosaminoglycan composition, increased water content, and a progressive reorganization of the collagen network. The peptide hormone relaxin via interaction with its receptor, relaxin family peptide receptor 1 (RXFP1), promotes tissue hydration and...
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