Plasma membrane receptor mediated MAPK signaling pathways are activated in human uterine cervix at parturition

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cervical ripening resembles an inflammatory reaction. Estrogens induce leukocyte migration into tissue and factors promoting cervical remodeling and labor, although the mechanisms are only partially known. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Wang Hong, Stjernholm Ylva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/3