| Nitric oxide in the human uterine cervix: endogenous ripening factor. | |
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PMID: 18246474 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The human uterine cervix can produce nitric oxide (NO), a free radical with an ultra-short half-life. The release of NO changes during pregnancy and is increased in early nonviable pregnancies compared to normal uncomplicated pregnancies. This review concentrates on the role of NO release in cervical ripening in pregnant women. Also some suggestions on future aspects are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Mervi R H Väisänen-Tommiska |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of medicine Volume: 40 ISSN: 0785-3890 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Med. Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-22 Completed Date: 2008-07-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8906388 Medline TA: Ann Med Country: Sweden |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 45-55 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. mervi.vaisanen-tommiska@hus.fi |
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Animals Cervical Ripening / drug effects, physiology* Cervix Uteri / drug effects, metabolism, physiology Female Humans Nitric Oxide / biosynthesis, physiology* Nitric Oxide Donors / therapeutic use Pregnancy |
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0/Nitric Oxide Donors; 10102-43-9/Nitric Oxide |
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