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11β-HSD1 in Human Fetal Membranes as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Preterm Birth
29 Jan 2018
Abstract excerpt
Human parturition is a complex process involving interactions between the myometrium and signals derived from the placenta, fetal membranes, and fetus. Signals originating from fetal membranes are crucial components that trigger parturition, which is clearly illustrated by the labor-initiating consequence of membrane rupture. It has been recognized for a long time that among fetal tissues in late gestation the...
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