Myometrium

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Nov 2, 2008 ... The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall consisting of smooth muscle cells and supporting stromal and vascular tissue. ...

Identification and expression of G-proteins in human myometrium ...
We report that human myometrium contains G alpha i1, G alpha i3, and G alpha q, and G alpha 11, which are expressed at similar levels in tissues from ...

C-kit immunopositive interstitial cells (Cajal-type) in human ...
The aim of this study was to verify the existence of human myometrial Cajal-like interstitial cells (m-CLIC). Six different, complementary approaches were ...

Prostaglandins and the myometrium and cervix.
Here we review the involvement of prostaglandins in myometrial and cervical functions with emphasis on human labor and birth. In addition, the cellular ...

Mechanisms of galanin-induced contraction in the rat myometrium.
The aim of this study was to determine the mechanism of galanin-induced myometrial contraction. For this purpose, we simultaneously measured intracellular ...

HOXA10 expression is repressed by progesterone in the myometrium ...
Here, we demonstrate that HOXA10 is expressed in the myometrium as well. In situ hybridization reveals abundant HOXA10 expression, and Northern analysis ...

Contractile effects of prostaglandins, oxytocin, and endothelin-1 ...
This study was conducted to evaluate the contractile responsiveness of human myometrial tissue in vitro to PGs and to compare this response with that of ...

Side population in human uterine myometrium displays phenotypic ...
The uterine smooth muscle layer or myometrium is remodeled, and both cell hypertrophy and hyperplasia are evident. The origin of the new smooth muscle cells ...