Ekerhovd, E Nitric oxide induced cervical ripening in the human: Involvement of cyclic guanosine monophosphate, prostaglandin F(2 alpha), and prostaglandin E(2). [electronic resource] - American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Apr 2002 - 745-50 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 0002-9378 Standard No.: 10.1067/mob.2002.121327 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Cervical RipeningCervix Uteri--anatomy & histologyCyclic AMP--analysisCyclic GMP--analysisCyclooxygenase 1Cyclooxygenase 2Dinoprost--analysisDinoprostone--analysisFemaleGestational AgeHumansImmunoblottingIsoenzymes--analysisIsosorbide Dinitrate--administration & dosageMembrane ProteinsMicroscopy, ElectronNitric Oxide--physiologyNitric Oxide Donors--administration & dosagePregnancyProstaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases--analysis