Vaginal Lactoferrin Modulates PGE2, MMP-9, MMP-2, and TIMP-1 Amniotic Fluid Concentrations

• Main Authors: Alessandro Trentini (Author), Martina Maritati (Author), Carlo Cervellati (Author), Maria C. Manfrinato (Author), Arianna Gonelli (Author), Carlo A. Volta (Author), Fortunato Vesce (Author), Pantaleo Greco (Author), Franco Dallocchio (Author), Tiziana Bellini (Author), Carlo Contini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Inflammation plays an important role in pregnancy, and cytokine and matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) imbalance has been associated with premature rupture of membranes and increased risk of preterm delivery. Previous studies have demonstrated that lactoferrin (LF), an iron-binding protein with anti-inf...