Maternal age effects on myometrial expression of contractile proteins, uterine gene expression, and contractile activity during labor in the rat

Advanced maternal age of first time pregnant mothers is associated with prolonged and dysfunctional labor and significant risk of emergency cesarean section. We investigated the influence of maternal age on myometrial contractility, expression of contractile associated proteins (CAPs), and global ge...

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Main Authors: Elmes, Matthew, Szyszka, Alexandra, Pauliat, Caroline, Clifford, Bethan, Daniel, Zoe, Cheng, Zhangrui, Wathes, Claire, McMullen, Sarah
Format: Article
Published: Wiley Open Access 2015
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/40063/