The Role of Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition in Human Amniotic Membrane Rupture.

CONCLUSION: This work demonstrated that amniotic cell EMT was associated with labor, and that EMT decreased the tensile strength of the amnion. These findings suggest a role for EMT in the pathophysiology of PPROM and may provide a basis for development of therapies to prevent preterm labor. PMID: 27992249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: J Clin Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research