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The roles of prostanoid EP receptors in the control of contractions of human myometrium

2012-01-01

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The primary function of the uterus during pregnancy is to harbour the growing fetus in a quiescent environment. Upon maturation of the fetus, the uterus generates forceful contractions during labour. Prostaglandins are central in the parturition process. PGE2 in particular, is produced in large quantities by fetal membranes and possible roles include cervical ripening and the stimulation of uterine contractions. P...

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Literature Corpus work: 8067d139-0934-5114-a550-609afcaa820a
DOI: 10.25560/9305

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