Prostaglandins (PGs) play an important role in parturition in many species, including
humans. The present study examined the distribution of PG receptor subtypes (EP1–4 and …

OBJECTIVE: The effects of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) are mediated through G-protein
coupled receptors, acting via different second messengers. The aim of this study was to …

Prostanoids, especially prostaglandin (PG) E2, are important mediators of uterine relaxation
and contractions during gestation and parturition. Inhibitors of PG formation as well as PG …

Uteroplacental prostaglandins (PGs) play pivotal roles in maintenance and/or termination of
pregnancy in mammals. Regulation of PG biosynthetic and signaling mechanisms in …

Preterm labor occurs in up to 10% of all births but is associated with 85% of perinatal deaths
in otherwise normal babies. Elucidation of the mechanisms involved in normal labor is an …

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) may regulate uterine activation and cervical ripening for labor
through specific contractile and relaxatory receptors (EP1-4). The aim of this study was to …

The aim of this study was to determine whether expression of prostanoid receptor genes
varied with gestational age or labour in the decidua and chorion of baboons. Tissues were …

OBJECTIVE: To study how the decidua contributes to parturition, we examined
prostaglandin F2α concentrations as well as prostaglandin 15-hydroxy dehydrogenase …

Prostaglandins (PGs) play a role in the initiation and maintenance of labor, acting via
specific relaxatory or contractile receptors on myometrium. Myometrial response to addition …

The change from uterine quiescence to enhanced contractile activity may be due to the
differential expression of prostaglandin receptors within the myometrium and fetal …