Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6144330 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Collagen cross-links (PYD, DPD, DHLNL, and PEN) are detectable by UPLC-ESI-MS/MS in the human cervix. The internal os exhibits significant collagen cross-link heterogeneity compared with the external os. Further studies are needed to evaluate how collagen cross-link heterogeneity correlates to the mechanical strength and function of the human cervix.
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Authors
Noelia M. MD, Kristin M. PhD, Kyoko MS, Serge PhD, Hongfeng MD, PhD, Cande V. PhD, MPH, Ronald J. MD, Jan PhD, Joy MD,