Estrogen Receptors and Estrogen-Induced Uterine Vasodilation in Pregnancy

Estrogen Receptors and Estrogen-Induced Uterine Vasodilation in Pregnancy

Normal pregnancy is associated with dramatic increases in uterine blood flow to facilitate the bidirectional maternal–fetal exchanges of respiratory gases and to provide sole nutrient support for fetal growth and survival. The mechanism(s) underlying pregnancy-associated uterine vasodilation remain...

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Main Authors: Jin Bai, Qian-Rong Qi, Yan Li, Robert Day, Josh Makhoul, Ronald R. Magness, Dong-bao Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
estrogen receptors
estrogens
nitric oxide
hydrogen sulfide
vasodilatation
uterine artery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/12/4349

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