The role of GPX1 in the pathogenesis of female pelvic organ prolapse.

Gestation and delivery can increase intra-abdominal pressure, which are well-known risk factors for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). But the pathogenesis mechanism of POP remains unclear. Our previous research showed that the expression of glutathione peroxidase type 1 (GPX1) decreased in pelvic floor l...

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Main Authors: Shasha Hong, Li Hong, Bingshu Li, Debin Wu, Cheng Liu, Jie Min, Wenjun Guo, Ming Hu, Jianming Tang, Yang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5546568?pdf=render