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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Main Authors: Bor Pinar, Danielsen Carl, Brüel Annemarie, Ørtoft Gitte, Oxlund Birgitte S, Oxlund Hans, Uldbjerg Niels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/82