Factors involved in the inflammatory events of cervical ripening in humans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cervical ripening is an inflammatory reaction. The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) mediates glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory reactions, whereas nuclear factor (NF)kappaB is a key pro-inflammatory transcription factor. Prostaglandins as...

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Main Authors: Wang Hong, Akerberg Sonja, Masironi Britt, Mansson Christopher, Stygar Denis, Stjernholm-Vladic Ylva, Ekman-Ordeberg Gunvor, Sahlin Lena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/74