Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10064562 | European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
These findings suggest that KCOs inhibit uterine myometrial contraction more effectively during pregnancy than in the non-pregnant state due to gestation-enhanced expression of KATP channels, implying that KCOs might be useful for preventing premature delivery.
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Authors
Kenjiro Sawada, Ken-ichirou Morishige, Kae Hashimoto, Keiichi Tasaka, Hirohisa Kurachi, Yuji Murata, Yoshihisa Kurachi,