Expression of hypoxia-inducible factors in human endometrium and suppression of matrix metalloproteinases under hypoxic conditions do not support a major role for hypoxia in regulating tissue breakdown at menstruation.

Zhang, J

Expression of hypoxia-inducible factors in human endometrium and suppression of matrix metalloproteinases under hypoxic conditions do not support a major role for hypoxia in regulating tissue breakdown at menstruation. [electronic resource] - Human reproduction (Oxford, England) Feb 2002 - 265-74 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0268-1161

10.1093/humrep/17.2.265 doi


Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors
Blotting, Western
Cell Hypoxia--physiology
Cells, Cultured
DNA-Binding Proteins
Endometrium--cytology
Endothelial Growth Factors--metabolism
Female
Humans
Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha Subunit
Immunohistochemistry
Isoenzymes--metabolism
Lymphokines--metabolism
Matrix Metalloproteinases--metabolism
Matrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-Associated
Menstruation--physiology
Metalloendopeptidases--metabolism
Receptors, Aryl Hydrocarbon
Stromal Cells--metabolism
Trans-Activators--metabolism
Transcription Factors--metabolism
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors