Current Research in Physiology
K Yoshida - Current Research in Physiology, 2023 - europepmc.org
The uterine cervix plays two important but opposing roles during pregnancy–as a
mechanical barrier that maintains the fetus for nine months and as a compliant structure that …
mechanical barrier that maintains the fetus for nine months and as a compliant structure that …
[HTML][HTML] Bioengineering and the cervix: The past, current, and future for addressing preterm birth
K Yoshida - Current Research in Physiology, 2023 - Elsevier
The uterine cervix plays two important but opposing roles during pregnancy–as a
mechanical barrier that maintains the fetus for nine months and as a compliant structure that …
mechanical barrier that maintains the fetus for nine months and as a compliant structure that …
The mechanical role of the cervix in pregnancy
Appropriate mechanical function of the uterine cervix is critical for maintaining a pregnancy
to term so that the fetus can develop fully. At the end of pregnancy, however, the cervix must …
to term so that the fetus can develop fully. At the end of pregnancy, however, the cervix must …
Mechanics of cervical remodelling: insights from rodent models of pregnancy
The uterine cervix undergoes a complex remodelling process during pregnancy,
characterized by dramatic changes in both extracellular matrix (ECM) structure and …
characterized by dramatic changes in both extracellular matrix (ECM) structure and …
Beyond cervical length: emerging technologies for assessing the pregnant cervix
H Feltovich, TJ Hall, V Berghella - American journal of obstetrics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Spontaneous preterm birth is a heterogeneous phenotype. A multitude of pathophysiologic
pathways culminate in the final common denominator of cervical softening, shortening, and …
pathways culminate in the final common denominator of cervical softening, shortening, and …
Distinct roles of cervical epithelia and stroma in pregnancy and parturition
S Nallasamy, M Mahendroo - Seminars in reproductive …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Through pregnancy the cervix must simultaneously remain competent for pregnancy
maintenance and yet become progressively compliant to ensure on time parturition. Cervical …
maintenance and yet become progressively compliant to ensure on time parturition. Cervical …
Tissue engineering for cervical function in pregnancy
Cervical insufficiency is a significant obstetrical complication that causes preterm birth. The
current treatment of cervical insufficiency is cerclage surgery. A cerclage is a suture that is …
current treatment of cervical insufficiency is cerclage surgery. A cerclage is a suture that is …
Contributions to the dynamics of cervix remodeling prior to term and preterm birth
SM Yellon - Biology of reproduction, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Major clinical challenges for obstetricians and neonatologists result from early cervix
remodeling and preterm birth. Complications related to cervix remodeling or delivery …
remodeling and preterm birth. Complications related to cervix remodeling or delivery …
The pathophysiology of human premature cervical remodeling resulting in spontaneous preterm birth: Where are we now?
J Vink, M Mourad - Seminars in perinatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Approximately one in ten (approximately 500,000) pregnancies results in preterm birth (PTB)
annually in the United States. Although we have seen a slight decrease in the US PTB rate …
annually in the United States. Although we have seen a slight decrease in the US PTB rate …
Contractile function of the cervix plays a role in normal and pathological pregnancy and parturition
OAG Tantengco, R Menon - Medical hypotheses, 2020 - Elsevier
The cervix plays an integral part in ensuring the proper timing of pregnancy and parturition. It
maintains the fetus within the uterus and protects it from pathogens present in the vaginal …
maintains the fetus within the uterus and protects it from pathogens present in the vaginal …