Production of endometrial matrix metalloproteinases, but not their tissue inhibitors, is modulated by progesterone withdrawal in an in vitro model for menstruation.

Salamonsen, L A

Production of endometrial matrix metalloproteinases, but not their tissue inhibitors, is modulated by progesterone withdrawal in an in vitro model for menstruation. [electronic resource] - The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism May 1997 - 1409-15 p. digital

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

0021-972X

10.1210/jcem.82.5.3920 doi


Cells, Cultured
Endometrium--drug effects
Epithelium--enzymology
Female
Glycoproteins--genetics
Humans
Kinetics
Menstruation--physiology
Metalloendopeptidases--antagonists & inhibitors
Models, Biological
Progesterone--administration & dosage
Protease Inhibitors--metabolism
RNA, Messenger--metabolism
Stromal Cells--enzymology
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases