Regulated expression of matrix metalloproteinases, inflammatory mediators, and endometrial matrix remodeling by 17beta-estradiol in the immature rat uterus

• Main Authors: Caruso Joseph A (Author), Olenchock Benjamin A (Author), Cavalcanto Todd D (Author), Trivedi Shreya P (Author), Peano Bryan J (Author), Russo Louise A (Author), Smolock Amanda R (Author), Vishnevsky Oleg (Author), Gardner Russell M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Administration of a single physiological dose of 17beta-estradiol (E2:40 microg/kg) to the ovariectomized immature rat rapidly induces uterine growth and remodeling. The response is characterized by changes in endometrial stromal arc...