Endocannabinoid System in Pregnancy Maintenance and Labor: A Mini-Review

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a cell-signaling system present in multiple organ systems and is an integral part of sustaining the microenvironment necessary for early pregnancy success and maintenance. It plays a significant role in embryo development, transport and implantation as well as pla...

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Main Authors: Melissa L. Kozakiewicz, Chad A. Grotegut, Allyn C. Howlett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.699951/full