Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5586176 | Placenta | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
UG pretreatment significantly reduced MMP-9 and MMP-2 expression and activity in fetal membranes stimulated with LPS, suggesting a possible protective mechanism of micronized progesterone in preventing infection-associated PTB.
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Authors
Tai-Ho MD, PhD, Szu-Fu MD, PhD, Chung-Pu PhD, Meng-Jen MS, Yi-Lin MS, T'sang-T'ang MD,