Morphological changes in the fast vs slow fiber profiles of the urethras of diabetic pregnant rats

Background. This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that diabetes and pregnancy detrimentally affect the normal function of urethral striated muscles in rats, providing a model for additional studies related to urinary incontinence. The aim of this study was to evaluate morphological altera...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Marini, Angélica M. Pascon Barbosa, Débora C. Damasceno, Selma M. Michelin Matheus, Rodrigo de Aquino Castro, Manoel João B. Castello Girão, Marilza V. Cunha Rudge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-11-01
Series:Urogynaecologia International Journal
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Online Access:http://www.urogynaecologia.org/index.php/uij/article/view/83