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Ramkumar Menon, Stephen J. Fortunato

Fetal membrane inflammatory cytokines: a switching mechanism between the preterm premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor pathways

Keywords: cytokines, preterm labor, prematurity, PROM, MMPs, Apoptosis

Inflammatory cytokines are involved in both preterm labor and preterm premature of the membranes pathways; however, the interaction between TNF-? and its receptors may dictate the clinical outcome of pregnancy.

Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Walter de Gruyter

Print ISSN: 1619-3997
Volume: 32, 09/2004
Pages: 391 - 399

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