Transcriptomic analysis delineates preterm prelabor rupture of membranes from preterm labor in preterm fetal membranes

• Main Authors: Lori A. Underhill (Author), J. M. Mennella (Author), G. A. Tollefson (Author), A. Uzun (Author), B. E. Lechner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, preterm birth remains the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years old. Spontaneous preterm birth is comprised of two events that may or may not occur simultaneously: preterm labor and preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). To further explore the...