Collagen concentration and biomechanical properties of samples from the lower uterine cervix in relation to age and parity in non-pregnant women

• Prif Awduron: Bor Pinar (Awdur), Danielsen Carl (Awdur), Brüel Annemarie (Awdur), Ørtoft Gitte (Awdur), Oxlund Birgitte S (Awdur), Oxlund Hans (Awdur), Uldbjerg Niels (Awdur)
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• Cyhoeddwyd: BMC, 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During normal pregnancy the cervix has a load bearing function. The cervical tissue consists mainly of an extracellular matrix (ECM) rich in collagen; important for the biomechanical properties. The aim of the present study was to ev...