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Abstract
The human uterine cervix can produce nitric oxide (NO), a free radical with an ultra-short half-life. The release of NO changes during pregnancy and is increased in early nonviable pregnancies compared to normal uncomplicated pregnancies. This review concentrates on the role of NO release in cervical ripening in pregnant women. Also some suggestions on future aspects are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18246474 DOI: 10.1080/07853890701716802
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Med ISSN: 0785-3890 Impact factor: 4.709