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The Role of Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition in Human Amniotic Membrane Rupture
CONTEXT: Biochemical weakening of the amnion is a major factor preceding preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROMs), leading to preterm birth. Activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) is known to play a key role in collagen degradation of the amnion; however, epithelial to mesenchymal tra...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Endocrine Society
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5460731/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28388726 http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jc.2016-3150 |