Collagen concentration and biomechanical properties of samples from the lower uterine cervix in relation to age and parity in non-pregnant women
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During normal pregnancy the cervix has a load bearing function. The cervical tissue consists mainly of an extracellular matrix (ECM) rich in collagen; important for the biomechanical properties. The aim of the present study was to ev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/82 |