Factors involved in the inflammatory events of cervical ripening in humans

• Main Authors: Wang Hong (Author), Akerberg Sonja (Author), Masironi Britt (Author), Mansson Christopher (Author), Stygar Denis (Author), Stjernholm-Vladic Ylva (Author), Ekman-Ordeberg Gunvor (Author), Sahlin Lena (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2004-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...