| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10032096 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Although phosphodiesterase type 5 messenger ribonucleic acid was present in the fetal placenta, phosphodiesterase type 5 protein was expressed only in maternally derived placental tissue. This suggests that regulation of cGMP levels and vascular tone in the umbilical circulation differs from the uterine circulation.
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Authors
Kristin H. MD, XuMing MD, PhD, R. Scott BS, Kenneth E. PhD,