Search for dissertations about: "myometrial cells"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words myometrial cells.

2. 1. Effects of some Endocrine Disruptors on Human and Grey Seal Uterine Cells

   Author : Carolina Bredhult; Matts Olovsson; Britt-Marie Bäcklin; Olle Söder; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Obstetrics and gynaecology; Reproductive toxicology; Baltic grey seal; leiomyoma; myometrial cells; endometrial endothelial cells; hormones; endocrine disruptors; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar;

   Abstract : The effects of environmental contaminants in humans and animals are of great concern. Some contaminants are endocrine disruptors that may interfere with the endogenous hormonal signalling and disturb, for example, reproductive organs and functions. READ MORE

4. 2. Regulation of vascular tone in myometrial resistance arteries in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia

   Author : Karolina Kublickiene; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Atrial natriuretic peptide; Blood vessels; Endothelin-l; Endothelin receptors; Myogenic tone; Myometrial Arteries; Preeclampsia; Pregnancy; Nitric oxide; Shear stress; Vascular endothelium; Vascular smooth muscle .;

   Abstract : Background: Normal pregnancy is characterized by the occurrence of substantial vasodilatation. Pressure responsiveness and vascular reactivity to administered vasoconstrictors undergo considerable attenuation. These circulatory changes are essential to maintain adequate oxygen and nutrient delivery to the placenta and thus to the fetus. READ MORE

5. 3. The uterine proteoglycan expression in pregnancy and labor

   Author : Ann Hjelm Cluff; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Labor; dysfunctional labor; heparan sulphate proteoglycans; syndecans; glypicans; perlecans; decorin; connexin 43; gap junctions; myometrial contractions;

   Abstract : Objective: Protracted labor is a common clinical problem causing maternal and fetal complications. It is the leading indication for caesarean sections throughout the world, and emphasizes our need to be able to control labor. READ MORE

6. 4. Molecular mechanisms involved in the growth of human uterine leiomyomas

   Author : Xuxia Wu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Human uterine leiomyomas; myometrium; the menstrual cycle; estrogen; progesterone; cellular proliferation; apoptosis; oncogene; growth factor; growth factor receptor.;

   Abstract : Human uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are benign neoplasms arising from uterine smooth muscle cells, and are suggested to be sex steroid dependent. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which sex steroids, mainly estrogen and progesterone, influence the growth of Ieiomyomas. READ MORE

7. 5. New pharmacological aspects of melatonin

   Author : Lena G. E. Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Melatonin is a hormone that takes part in the regulation of biological rhythms. It is produced in the pineal gland and is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by exposure to light. READ MORE