Guinea-pig interpubic joint (symphysis pubica) relaxation at parturition: Underlying cellular processes that resemble an inflammatory response

• Main Authors: Muñoz- (Author), Ramos Jorge G (Author), Ortega Hugo H (Author), Rodríguez Horacio A (Author), Luque Enrique H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>At term, cervical ripening in coordination with uterine contractions becomes a prerequisite for a normal vaginal delivery. Currently, cervical ripening is considered to occur independently from uterine contractions. Many evidences su...