mRNA expression and localization of bNOS, eNOS and iNOS in human cervix at preterm and term labour

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preterm birth is the primary cause of the neonatal mortality and morbidity. There will be no preterm birth without a cervical softening. Nitric oxide (NO) is shown to be a mediator of term cervical ripening. The aim of this study was...

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Main Authors: Byström Birgitta, Garfield Robert E, Klimaviciute Aurelija, Maul Holger, Törnblom Susanne, Malmström Anders, Ekman-Ordeberg Gunvor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-08-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/3/1/33