Relaxin increases elastase activity and protease inhibitors in smooth muscle cells from the myometrium compared with cells from leiomyomas.

Chen, Bertha

Relaxin increases elastase activity and protease inhibitors in smooth muscle cells from the myometrium compared with cells from leiomyomas. [electronic resource] - Fertility and sterility Apr 2009 - 1351-4 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1556-5653

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.03.043 doi


Cells, Cultured
Collagen--metabolism
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Elastin--metabolism
Extracellular Matrix--metabolism
Female
Humans
Leiomyoma--metabolism
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle--drug effects
Myometrium--metabolism
Pancreatic Elastase--metabolism
Protease Inhibitors--metabolism
Relaxin--pharmacology
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--metabolism
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2--metabolism
alpha 1-Antitrypsin--metabolism